Basis for a blog article coming soon. (I'm going to make an article about this to help other students who may want to pursue this writing track.) This is a 200 word entry for my Journalism class:
Objectivity: major journalistic value, stick to the observed facts without putting in opinions
suggestions:
Write what's happening.
Use as little adverbs and adjectives as possible. (Also, try not to use the word I.)
When listening to a politician/official or business person for a story, don't take sides. (See Fairness.)
Thoroughness: heavy, in depth researching for a story
suggestions:
Get as much factual information as possible from various sources.
Get the best sources and understand them.
Understand, explain, and make judgements about what the facts mean.
Accuracy: all information must be accurate and factual
suggestions:
Double check EVERYTHING to see if everything is correct and nothing is misinterpreted.
Don't alter the photos.
If you're unsure something is true, don't use it.
Fairness: all sides to a story are covered
suggestions:
When researching, do a thorough dig on all viewpoints to a story.
Talk to opposing teams on an issue. Listen and understand people who disagree on a matter.
Listen, listen, listen!
Transparency: gain and maintain public trust by being honest
suggestions:
Make links to sources online and refer to them in the story.
Be honest, direct, and truthful.
Ask what kinds of news stories people would like to hear/learn.
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