Thousands of journalists all over world voluntarily embrace the journalist code of ethics as a critical set of values and guidelines required to be a professional and morally upright journalist. The Society of Journalists (SPJ) says that “the code is not intended as a set of ‘rules’ but as a resource for ethical decision making”. Because it is not legally enforced‚ it is up to the integrity of the journalist to uphold the code of ethics. It is not possible to ensure that all journalists abide by the
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ENGLISH FOR JOURNALIST ASSIGNEMENT NAME: PHILEMON KOGANYO REGISTRATION NO: AIJI/O3858P/2014 PHONE NO. 0702252929 1. Explain the term journalist. A journalist is person whose job is to collect news and write about it for newspapers‚ magazines‚ television or radio. He is a person engaged in journalism; especially a writer or editor for a news medium. He is writer who aims at a mass audience. A journalist is also a person who keeps journal. 2. What are the qualities of a good journalist? Information
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PH‚ 2rd deadliest country for Journalists Journalism has long been a high-risk profession‚ many journalists and reporters have put their lives on the line for a story. Journalists often have to go through extreme measures just to get information. Intensive research‚ live coverage and interviews are being demanded more and more by the public and in order to get such vital information‚ being on the scene is necessary. According to Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ)‚ an independent‚ non-profit
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in mass madia nowadays and whether the same media holds it social responsibility in the face if its audience or not. Journalists take an important role in the life of all people. I dare say that journalism is one of the oldest and most important professions. It stands in the equal rank with the job of a doctor even. In my RP I put the stress on the role of good and bad journalists living and working around us. To make all the points clear and to have evidence for every single word of mine I bring
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ethical considerations that journalists must reflect on in their routine journalism duties. A disregard of these may consequently lead to implications that have a major impact on a journalist’s career. However it is understandable why many journalists choose to disregard the ethical considerations they may be faced with. Both institutional and commercial pressures can play a role in a journalist’s disregard for ethical considerations in their job. Although journalists are provided with guidelines
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These groups are targeting journalists for various reasons. According to Samantha Power‚ who was a journalist before she became an U.S. ambassador‚ states that: “Power said regimes and armed groups target journalists because they do not want people to see them for what they really are." The main reason for this‚ is because these groups rely on the support of individuals in the country they are based in‚ as well as other countries around the world. Therefore when journalists are reporting on war-inflicted
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characterize a debate about the role of journalism in society and the nation-state. Lippmann understood that journalism’s role at the time was to act as a mediator or translator between the public and policy making elites. The journalist became the middleman. When elites spoke‚ journalists listened and recorded the information‚
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Silence Of The Journalist A. Background of the Study Impunity means exemption from punishment or loss or escape from fines or punishment. It is when the crimes committed go unpunished‚ and offenders enjoy exemption from the consequences of their misdeeds. Many innocent people hasn’t receive the justice they deserve because the offenders are protected by their right of impunity and this is not only happening in the Philippines but also worldwide. In the past 20 years‚ more than 700 journalists have been
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Journalists and public relations professionals have always been a topic of discussion in relation to their differences‚ similarities and how the two co-operate in the media. This particular point of study has forever been under scrutiny as it is argued whether journalists and PR people are friends or foes. This essay will give a brief history of both public relations and journalism‚ discuss the differences and similarities of the two‚ and look at how the two opposing sides are needed within the media
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the survey list. When contemplating a career as a journalist‚ one probably does not initially consider the risks that they may encounter. "As recently as last week the media has been filled with coverage regarding the injuries sustained by news anchor Bob Woodruff and his camera man while reporting from Iraq. Their vehicle was hit by a roadside bomb near Taji‚ north of Baghdad." (Associated Press‚ Jan. 30‚ 2006). "As a seasoned journalist‚ Woodruff was well aware of the risks involved covering
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