This is a question that we journalists should be thinking about because it defines who we are as reporters. How do we define journalism in the 21st century?
I think that no matter how we look at it, journalism is about balanced reporting. Reporters need to get the voices of people on both sides of the issue to tell the story. Journalists need to use humanizing details to convey the message of their story (whatever that message may be). They need to have good observation skills and ask the right questions. Even if that is not the journalism we commonly see today, I think that is what true journalism should be. However, we cannot always uphold the ideal image of the art we practice. No matter what your job is, the ideal is not always attainable. We can only get as close to the ideal as possible.
I agree. I think tjat journalism in recent years has definitely become individualized. It's almost as if journalist are giving peoplewhat they want to hear but not what is really happening. A perfect example is Fox News during the election. They didn't call Obama's victory even after he had won and were still telling their viewers that Mitt Romney had a chance. I think jouralism needs to be more responsible and balanced.
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