I have a debate competiton comin up and i relaly want your help, plz send ur views ARE JOUNRNALISTS INTERESTED ONLY IN SENSATIONALISM? I mean there are so many other topix related to journalism do you think they give a bit too much importance to it?well am against it, so plz review and help me with some nice tips if u'll can
2007-08-04 00:53:35 · 3 answers · asked by xoya 1 in News & Events ➔ Media & Journalism
Most journalists are interested in good stories. Period.
Most want to tell the story in a straight-forward manner. Are there some outlets in which the headline is a little more dramatic than the story? Absolutely. So you have to take them with the proverbial grain of salt.
Look through a newspaper and watch television. There are far few "sensational stories" than you think. Sure, media outlets want sales and ratings, and so they emphasize stories that appeal to the most people.
2007-08-04 11:06:46 · answer #1 · answered by wdx2bb 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
'Journalism' today is about getting the most people to read or watch something so that advertising dollars will skyrocket. To do this effectively it is necessary to cater to the lowest common denominator. Facts are optional.
They feed the publics prejudices and fears until we end up with sensationalised, superficial, biased presentation of absolute drivel. There is no such thing as 'reporting' anymore. It is all show biz.
2007-08-04 03:55:16 · answer #2 · answered by cutsie_dread 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2016-10-01 09:19:51 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋