Smith Chapter 1

Question 1

what are the obligation that define the journalism profession

Answer 1

treat people with fairness, respect, compassion
inform public about incidents trends developments in society and govt.
nurture democratic process

Question 2

what is long held fundamental expectation regarding journalism

Answer 2

should explore both social and political issues

Question 3

what is meant by journalists as watchdogs
since early days of
publics ?
2/3 of americans saw investigating govt. claims as

Answer 3

america
right to know mantra after WWII
top role

Question 4

what are the factors that have soured the publics view of journalists

Answer 4

seen way news is gathered 
24 hour news cycle 
under attack by politicans
TV and movie perception of journalists 
media owned by huge companies only concerned with bottom line 
lump all news media into monolith