One of the many challenges in journalism is to get the correct and reliable details of the story one is covering. Journalists are sometimes scared to cover certain topics which according to them are complicated. But to Susanne Koelbl, getting to do a story you were always afraid of might at the end of the [...]
Treat the receptionist with respect
July 22nd, 2008 · 1 Comment
Tags: Media Landscapes
Can neutrality be relative?
July 19th, 2008 · 1 Comment
A journalist must be neutral, that is one of the first things a student willing to become a professional journalist must know. And this assertion seems to be universally shared by all professional journalists. But more and more, the concept of neutrality tends to be relativized and its definition differs from one journalist to another.
Tags: Media Ethics
A unique example from Benin
July 9th, 2008 · No Comments
Yesterday, we had a very interesting discussion with Dr. Redelfs about the freedom of press. I tried to share my country’s experience with the other participants but I was not given the opportunity. So I think that the blog is a means I can use to do it. Indeed, the freedom of press is a reality [...]
Tags: Media Landscapes