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Although there are many possible definitions of [[w:journalism]], a '''journalist''' is generally understood to be someone who tries to communicate the objective truth about a current topic to an interested but critical audience. A ''good'' journalist is somebody who realizes that the objective truth is | Although there are many possible definitions of [[w:journalism]], a '''journalist''' is generally understood to be someone who tries to communicate the objective truth about a current topic to an interested but critical audience. A ''good'' journalist is somebody who realizes that the objective truth is unobtainable. | ||
A journalist must understand the medium he works in. For instance, a newspaper reporter will write correct English. | A journalist must understand the medium he works in. For instance, a newspaper reporter will write correct English. | ||
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*[[Topic:Science journalism|Science journalism]] | |||
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* [http://bailiwick.lib.uiowa.edu/journalism/journalists.html Other resources] (from the University of Iowa) | * [http://bailiwick.lib.uiowa.edu/journalism/journalists.html Other resources] (from the University of Iowa) | ||
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Revision as of 21:10, 7 December 2006
School of Journalism
Although there are many possible definitions of w:journalism, a journalist is generally understood to be someone who tries to communicate the objective truth about a current topic to an interested but critical audience. A good journalist is somebody who realizes that the objective truth is unobtainable.
A journalist must understand the medium he works in. For instance, a newspaper reporter will write correct English.
Qualities that most news stories must possess:
- Topicality (is the subject interesting?; is it current?)
- Completeness (document the who, what, where, when, how; and if possible, why)
- Accuracy (use at least two distinct sources for each fact you report)
- Impartiality (interview all sides)
- Verifiability (name sources where possible)
Skills
- research
- interviews
- going under cover
- documentation
- short-hand
- composition/recording
- publishing
Topics
See also
Style Guides
- The Guardian (newspaper)
- The Economist (weekly)
- Other resources (from the University of Iowa)