Chapter 14 Question

• Objectivity is the idea that journalists should avoid injecting their opinions into news reports. (Don’t take sides, use multiple sources, avoid conflicts of interest)

• Thoroughness involves looking into every aspect of a story (Interview multiple people, understand the topic that is being covered, proof-read more than once)

• Accuracy is making sure a story offers correct information. (Fact-check and fact-check again, keep direct quotes in context, don’t hesitate to ask for a follow-up interview)

• Fairness involves listening to different viewpoints. (Don’t frame stories in a way that makes them convenient for you – the reporter, keep your opinion out, give all parties opportunities for input)

• Transparency relates to disclosure from the journalist what biases they have (Blogging allows journalists to be colorful and engaging in a way that traditional print does not, name sources, encourage readers to comment on web-posted material)