The Responsibility of Journalists to accuracy and ethical principles.
Date Submitted: 09/23/2004 21:10:26
Category: / Social Sciences / Communication Studies
Length: 5 pages (1261 words)
Category: / Social Sciences / Communication Studies
Length: 5 pages (1261 words)
RESPONSIBILITY OF JOURNALISTS
The Encarta Encyclopedia defines journalism as "the gathering, evaluating, and publishing of facts for public interest" ("Journalism"). Citizens rely on newspapers, television, radio, and the Internet for information about public affairs, as well as for daily tools for living, relaxation, and social contact (Baran 46). As conveyors of information regarding political and social issues of the day, journalists provide people with the information they need to be free and self-governing (Kovach IV). As …
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