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Jurnalismenpekerjaan mengumpulkan,
menulis, mengedit, dan menerbitkan berita
dl surat kabar dsb; kewartawanan;
Jurnalistiknyg menyangkut
kewartawanan dan persuratkabaran
Definition of Journalism
Functions of Journalism
1. Inform the public through the news
coverage
2.Influence and mold the public
opinion
3. Amuse or entertain the public
4. Serve and promote community
welfare as a whole
What is News?
An account of an event, or a fact or an
opinion that interests people.
A presentation of current events
Anything that enough people want to read
is news, provided it meets the standards of
good taste and isnt libelous.
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Qualities of a Good
Journalist
1.Resourcefulness- a good journalist is
supposed to be resourceful in order to gain
access credible sources of information and
to gain success to all important event.
2. Critical- in order to separate truth from
propaganda and dogmas that may distort
truth.
Qualities of a Good
Journalist
3. Objective- a journalist is supposed to put
aside personal biases and should not let his
emotions cloud his judgment.
4. Conscientious- a journalist is not
supposed to use his influence in order to
meet personal objectives and should be well
aware of the consequences that may result
from his actions.
Bill Kovach and Tom Rosenstiel, The Elements of Journalism: What Newspeople Should kNow and the Publ
Should Expect, Crown Publishers, 2001.
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