journalism
Sign in to saveJournalism is the production and distribution of reports on events, facts, ideas, and people that constitute the "news of the day" and inform society with a commitment to accuracy and verification. The word, a noun, applies to the occupation (professional or not), the methods of gathering information, and the organizing literary styles.
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Journalism is the work of gathering, verifying, and sharing accurate information about current events and important topics so that people in society know what's happening around them. It's both a profession and a set of methods that journalists use to research and present news to the public in an organized and truthful way.
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- Production
- Forms
- Social media
- Fake news
- History
- Antiquity
- Early modern newspapers
- News media and the revolutions of the 18th and 19th centuries
- Early 20th century
- China
- France
- Great Britain
- India
- United States
- African-American press
- College
- Writing for experts or for ordinary citizens<span class="anchor" id="Lippmann-Dewey"></span>
- Television
- Digital age
- Demographics in 2016
- Ethics and standards
- Codes of ethics
- Legal status
- Right to protect confidentiality of sources
- See also
- Reviews
- Academic journals
- References
- Further reading
- External links
Journalism is the production and distribution of reports on events, facts, ideas, and people that constitute the "news of the day" and inform society with a commitment to accuracy and verification. The word, a noun, applies to the occupation (professional or not), the methods of gathering information, and the organizing literary styles.
The role of journalism varies across countries, as do perceptions of the profession and its status. In some nations, news media are controlled by the government and lack independence. In others, news media operate independently of government influence and function as private enterprises. Legal frameworks also differ, particularly regarding freedom of speech, freedom of the press, slander, and libel. Scholars have also examined journalism’s role in globalisation, highlighting its contribution to increasing global interconnectedness.