In class we discussed the 6 C's and how they relate to journalism:
1) Constitutional
Journalism helps us maintain our system of democracy. Freedom of the press is part of the First Amendment, and journalists use that freedom everyday in everything they do.
Journalism helps us maintain our system of democracy. Freedom of the press is part of the First Amendment, and journalists use that freedom everyday in everything they do.
2) Constructive
Journalism helps provide "news you can use" to the public. It gives people information about world affairs that may pertain to them and society. It relates to people.
Journalism helps provide "news you can use" to the public. It gives people information about world affairs that may pertain to them and society. It relates to people.
3) Community Oriented
Journalists influence communities and help people form opinions about what's going on in the community. Local leaders are discussed in the news and that makes it relatable to communities on a more personal level.
Journalists influence communities and help people form opinions about what's going on in the community. Local leaders are discussed in the news and that makes it relatable to communities on a more personal level.
4) Credible
Verification is important in journalism. If sources are giving inaccurate information it takes away from its credibility. This is where accountability comes in because journalists need to be accountable for the truth in what they're writing so they don't lead consumers of the news astray.
Verification is important in journalism. If sources are giving inaccurate information it takes away from its credibility. This is where accountability comes in because journalists need to be accountable for the truth in what they're writing so they don't lead consumers of the news astray.
5) Courageous
Journalists need to be courageous about what they publish. It isn't always easy to put work out in public with so many different opinions circulating. Someone is bound to disagree. Journalists need to be the "voice for the voiceless" and let people know what's going on in the world around them, whether consumers like it or not.
Journalists need to be courageous about what they publish. It isn't always easy to put work out in public with so many different opinions circulating. Someone is bound to disagree. Journalists need to be the "voice for the voiceless" and let people know what's going on in the world around them, whether consumers like it or not.
6) Guided by Conscience
Journalists need to be people of integrity and be truthful in their reports. This point was connected to the 13th Article of Faith which talks about things that are "honest, true, chaste, benevolent, virtuous...of good report, praiseworthy." Media should not be used cruelly and to punish people, but it should be informative.
Journalists need to be people of integrity and be truthful in their reports. This point was connected to the 13th Article of Faith which talks about things that are "honest, true, chaste, benevolent, virtuous...of good report, praiseworthy." Media should not be used cruelly and to punish people, but it should be informative.
The main role of journalism in society to inform the general public of world affairs, and the information should be shared accurately.
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