Journalists

Having established the reasoning behind this continuing shift towards satirical, simplified, and often trivialised political coverage, and analysing its benefits and detriments, it is crucial to now examine the tangible impacts this has on the behaviours, beliefs, and attitudes of the voting public. In an analysis of the media’s contribution to political apathy, Washbourne (2010, p.11) identifies three key indicators: disproportionate coverage of “cynical or self-interested” topics, rather than…

Question 1 part A The first thing you should do is state the facts. As a journalist, you should already identify the facts because that is what your story is about. Understanding the facts of the case by stating all the facts and issues going on. The second in the list is our values. You should outline your value and say “What is important to me and what are you willing to give up for this value?” The value affects our final decision because your decision cannot go against your values. The…

Every news reporter, journalists, author, or radio host must be always thinking is this ethical? Even though this thought goes through their minds constantly it doesn’t always end up being completely ethical. While doing research on Lou Dobbs, a former conservative worker of CNN, and Rachel Maddow, a current liberal host for MSNBC, I found out that these two people are willing to speak their opinions on every issue. In an article from The Nation, Lou Dobbs is referred to as a hypocrite and…

history in which the mainstream press took advantage of virtually unlimited access to combat zones and other areas of military operations, as long as Pentagon rules and guidelines were followed. Formal types of censorship were basically nonexistent. Journalists also generally had access to most areas of combat zones except those that were limited by the field commanders’ decision. This type of relationship began to change over time as the news media began to reveal the harsh realities of war to…

has been put in a harsh spot because of the inaccuracy of sources within stories. In Paul Farhi’s “Why Everyone (It Seems) Hates the News Media,” he puts more detail in that statement by stating that social media have not been that friendly with journalists. Since the year 1984, Internet Usage has advanced in technology, making it useful not just nationwide but worldwide as well. Yet, to Graham, social media, and news media have been put in harsh spots because of the open access. Tim Graham 's…

lower quality stories; second, journalists may bias their stories in order to create a more appealing story to achieve…

The ‘Postmodern’ War Karmasin et al. (2013), believes that under the premises of globalization and digitization, we are once again witnessing a change in the technical possibilities of communication, which will in turn bring about change in the nature of warfare (xiii). “Wars are no longer fought by regular armies only but also by paramilitary groups, criminals and regular armed forces alike (Karmasin et al., 2013, xiii). Stephan Russ-Mohl (2013) argues that in a globalized world, media…

story. Several liberal news journalists are suspicious, accusing Dr. Carson of lying about his past. Although many believe he is a decent candidate, some journalists, specifically Scott Glover and Maeve Reston of CNN, and Kyle Cheney of POLITICO, are creating unfair and clouded journalism. The liberal news media is not effectively covering Dr. Ben Carson because the media excessively…

Having accurate and unbiased sources are the bright line for what makes great news. Although, some critique these outlets of only showcasing stories that grab in the ratings, lack truth, or just sensationalize the truth. Patrick Cockburn, a renown journalist, is one of the few who work in the media who try to expose the truth about flawed coverage, specially with environment reporting. Sensationalism, as defined by the dictionary is, “(especially in journalism) the use of exciting or shocking…

innovative broadcasting program that keeps all students updated on the most recent techniques for newscasting. This business is undoubtedly an atmosphere of working for what you want and working your way up to the top. In the beginning of most journalists’ career, there is great possibility that they may end up in a one-horse town, reporting local news to a small town and population. A very small portion of broadcasters graduate college and receive a job offer with a well known…