The noblility of reporting

It is indeed interesting how "news reporting and writing" starts off its book with declaring the nobel nature of journalists. The portray journalists as the informers of the people. Protectors- not ones who physically stop damage- that would be bad journalism- but one who give power to the people- the power of knowledge. This position is so sacred and necessary that it must not be tainted with bad journalism. A journalist must have honor, integrity. be fair to all and never sell out. It is with this mind that this book chooses to start off aspiring journalists. The idea is nobel. Was it not one of our own founding fathers that said a democratic and free government is necessary. A free press is necessary, but if need to be chosen he would chose a free press over a free government.

The idea of truth and justice appears in many classes and many books. The real reason I chose this profession comes in the following two chapters of the book. Journalistic integrity is not only talk. It is real. This book spells out for you how you can be nobel and change the world. Not in abstract and indecipherable ways, but in clearly and concisely. Everything about the journalistic education says that you must be fair and honest. The guidelines are strict. A journalist must hold high standards in every aspect of her job. Even in miniscule things such as grammar. A journalist must not publish something with inappropriate grammar even on tight deadline. It is unprofessional can destroy a reputation. The rules are so clear and firm and evolving that a new grammar guide comes out every year in the AP style book.

Of-course, if one regards journalists so highly one can be quite disappointed. This could be a turn off: Its so corrupt I cant do anything about it. Or it can be engaging- these principles can be put into practice- the media is getting there it just needs more people who believe in the principles. Depends on the way you look at it.