Monday, 5 December 2011

The Elements of Journalism

                 There are  ten  elements of  journalism in  order  for  journalists  to fulfill  their  duty  of  providing with  the  information ,they need  to  be  free and  self-governing . They  should  follow  these  guidelines :
               1.Journalism's  first  obligation is  for  the  truth .
               2. Its first  loyality is to the  citizens.
               3. Its essence  is discipline  of  verification.
               4. Its practitioners   must  maintain  an  independence  from  those they  cover.
               5.It  must serve as  an independent monitor of  power.
               6.It  must  provide a  forum  for  public  criticism  and compromise.
               7.It  must  strive  to  make the news  significant interesting  and  relevant.
               8. It  must keep the news  comprehensive and proportional.
               9. Its  practitioners must  be  allowed  to  exercise  their  personal  conscience.
            . 10.  The rights  and   responsibilities   of   citizens.

                                                                                                                                                                  

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