Journalists

contribute to initiatives such as knowledge-based journalism, a call for journalists to have areas of specialization so they can determine what is newsworthy and present facts accurately (Nisbet & Fahy, 2015). In the Gibson article, ten environmental journalists were interviewed regarding changes that may affect the newsroom, public opinion on climate change and what role adaptability plays in the lives of these journalists. Media and presentation of news is changing that breakneck speed, and…

Journalist: Why do you think people come here? Joey: When people think of the local music store, they think of the past. Our society has moved so much towards an online presence to where people click buttons and have stuff delivered to them. I think that the average customer has a yearning to participate in a local community, a store that is somewhat connected to the arts. So they like coming in here. Sometimes there’s people coming in that just want to see old records. And say “ Oh yeah i…

With the dawn of the digital age dispersing knowledge has become even easier and quicker than ever, but the demand for scandal and controversy also seems to be increasing more rapidly. I can understand why stories about celebrities may appeal to journalists and the public alike – it’s hard to ignore a good scandal. However celebrity journalism can be a little more threatening than just keeping up on Kim Kardashian’s latest nude selfie-scandal – beneath the surface lies something a little more…

During the Progressive Era (1896-1917) in the United States, there were journalists, writers, and photographers known as muckrakers. They aimed to reveal corruption and wrongdoing in big businesses and the government by publishing sensationalist books and articles. Although President Theodore Roosevelt initially created the term to criticize journalists who he believed had crossed the line in their pursuit of stories, many journalists in today’s world, including Jessica Mitford, consider the…

“All the President’s Men,” by Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward tells the story of Watergate and how the events transpired, and how Woodward and Bernstein acted as journalists to present one of the most compelling cases of reporting. While this book was not only informative from a historical perspective but also in learning about journalistic standpoint. The book starts by introducing the two men and addressing some of the early speculation about what happened at Watergate. Then, as Woodward…

too much information online, and people may not know how to choose what to read or which ones they should trust. Unlike newspaper or radio, they have someone to monitor and filter all the information. Because of the high requirement to become a journalist, they have the necessary skills to do proper investigation. Also, blogs would be hard for elderly to use too. Blogs are filled with variable qualities. Sometimes bloggers might use internet slang to convey their thoughts such as "lol", “ttyl”,…

Muckraker to Mole An Analysis of Investigative Journalist’s Role Throughout History – What is was, currently is and might be Introduction: This paper explores the development of investigative journalism from its early 20th-century beginnings of ‘muckraking, ' to its current function in today’s society. First examined is the history behind investigative journalism, detailing the original obligations of reporters such as Upton Sinclair and Seymour Hersh. Regardless of the name muckraker,…

Steve Wilstein The journalist Steve Wilstein is a great and a achieving journalist. He has had major articles dealing with any type of sport. He has made it to the Hall of Fame for his writing. To me his work is excellent and very detailed, it's interesting to read also to share with some people. I chose him as a journalist because he is realistic, known for his work, and the way he writes about sports. The way Wilstein writes is not the fake stuff you see on magazines or on blogs. The…

which occurs in our society allowing many innocent people with a certain cultures and ethnic groups become targets of discrimination. Debating on which side is morally correct in war can be difficult to visualize, but with the many news sources and journalist in the world they use a technique called propaganda which publicized bias media that affect younger generations in our society unconsciously. With a prime example of “Media owners, whether powerful families, individuals or corporation seek…

In the excerpt Key Readings In Journalism, chapter 22, it talks about a woman named Rachel Carson. Although Carson was not a journalist, she was widely considered to be an conservationist and was worried about the damage being done to the environment with the use of pesticides and released a book about DDT and her findings were astounding. Although she faced major backlash from the chemical industry, she stood by her work. The use of DDT came under stricter regulation from the government.…