Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Basic Principle of Journalism

The main objective of Journalism is to provide accurate and reliable information of any event or incident to the audience. When collecting the information, a journalist should follow its basic principles. They are as follows:
  • First obligation is to the truth
  • First loyalty is to the citizen
  • Its essence is a discipline of verification
  • Maintain an independence
  • Serve as an independent monitor of power
  • Provide a forum for public criticism and compromise
  • Strive to make a significant interest and relevant
  • Keep the news comprehensive and proportional
  • Its practitioners' must be allowed to exercise their personal conscience.

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