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Journalism
Definition
Journalism is the work of gathering, writing, and reporting news, as well as analyzing and interpreting events in order to inform the public.
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- investigative journalism
- photojournalism
- citizen journalism
- broadcast journalism
- print journalism
- ethical journalism
- political journalism
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Usage note
Journalism refers to the activity of gathering, writing, and reporting news. It is often used to refer to the industry as a whole, as in 'the future of journalism'.
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Example sentences
- She works in journalism and writes for a newspaper.
- He studied journalism in college and now works for a TV station.
- Journalism is important because it keeps people informed about what is happening in the world.
- The journalist interviewed the mayor for the article.
- I want to pursue a career in journalism and become a news anchor.
Quotes
'Journalism is printing what someone else does not want printed: everything else is public relations.' - George Orwell
'Journalism is not a crime.' - Wa Lone
'Journalism can never be silent: that is its greatest virtue and its greatest fault. It must speak, and speak immediately, while the echoes of wonder, the claims of triumph and the signs of horror are still in the air.' - Henry Anatole Grunwald
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