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The basic questions of journalism are echoed in an early model of the mass communication process, formulated by

defined journalism as “paid writing (and the audiovisual equivalent) for public media with reference to actual and ongoing events of public relevance”

quasi-constitutional role of “watchdog” on the workings of government.

informed citizens can engage with one another in debate and critical reflection; hence its relevance to discussions of the media.

If journalism matters, then the actions of individual journalists must matter too.

RESPONSIBLE JOURNALISM are:

• Not biased writing

• Reports of what is only seen

• No exaggeration or leaving out details

• Not enhancing what is seen

• Reveals all truth in the story with no edits

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