The article, Discovering the News: A Social History of American Newspapers by Michael Schudson argues that journalism has changed due to changes in society. For instance, in the 1820’s newspapers consisted of only business and politics. The newspapers required subscriptions, only the wealthy could afford. “Objectivity” was not a journalist’s key focus, but rather to be factual. The ideal changed after World War 1. According to Schudson, “Objectivity is a peculiar demand to make of institutions… that are dedicated first of all to economic survival.” This means that many only focused on what would sell, rather than the content. Schudson also claimed that objectivity is not a feasible demand to ask of reporters and editors who do not have professional
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Newspapers were expected to be written in favor of viewpoint, rather than an unbiased one. Instead, the creation of the Associated Press changed that view. The Associated Press gathered news from publications with various political allegiances, forcing them to become objective in order to please all clientele. The Associated Press marked what would become a new guideline for journalism. Schudson also supports his argument by providing solutions to becoming more objective as a journalist. Schudson claims that higher education and training is required to provide individuals with scientific knowledge. This knowledge will further assist trainees to not focus on personal factors. Schudson compares the training of detachment to be required of journalist and law students. “Law students are taught to distinguish “legal” questions from ‘moral’ issues.” Journalist must remove themselves their own personal viewpoints.
“Just the Facts” by David T.Z. Mindich discusses the need to understand objectivity in any day and age. Mindich argues, what objectivity is in terms of evolution. The evolution of newspapers to radio, and then onto television. Mindich argues that objectivity lacks diversity in America. He also states, the goal of journalist is to be objective, although many refuse to be completely objective. Journalist still try to practice
Newspapers were expected to be written in favor of viewpoint, rather than an unbiased one. Instead, the creation of the Associated Press changed that view. The Associated Press gathered news from publications with various political allegiances, forcing them to become objective in order to please all clientele. The Associated Press marked what would become a new guideline for journalism. Schudson also supports his argument by providing solutions to becoming more objective as a journalist. Schudson claims that higher education and training is required to provide individuals with scientific knowledge. This knowledge will further assist trainees to not focus on personal factors. Schudson compares the training of detachment to be required of journalist and law students. “Law students are taught to distinguish “legal” questions from ‘moral’ issues.” Journalist must remove themselves their own personal viewpoints.
“Just the Facts” by David T.Z. Mindich discusses the need to understand objectivity in any day and age. Mindich argues, what objectivity is in terms of evolution. The evolution of newspapers to radio, and then onto television. Mindich argues that objectivity lacks diversity in America. He also states, the goal of journalist is to be objective, although many refuse to be completely objective. Journalist still try to practice