Week 4: Assignment and Student Response

MondayDec 4 at 9:04am

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Passion and Objectivity

Quite often, reporters are asked to cover an issue they are passionate about. However, reporters must remain objective and accurate. The greatest challenge for even the most objective of reporters is to utilize an objective story angle as well.

But is this possible? Pure objectivity in journalism is difficult to achieve because of the human factor. Whether a writer knows it or not, the second they choose the story angle, the objectivity of the work has been diminished. Writing about passionate topics such as conservation and culture can stir the emotions of any staff writer, but the elements of the trade remain.

Professional reporters unlock new angles to trending topics and write passionately about it, but they do it with professional/acceptable objectivity and accuracy.

Essentially, provide a balanced debate and allow your readers to reach their own conclusions.