Smith Chapter 11

Question 1

basic questions of this chapter

Answer 1

how do you handle privacy of ordinary people who get drawn into news
what is the role of compassion in the demands of daily journalism

Question 2

why do many journalists shun the notion of compassion
believe compassion runs?
reporters are what not what
compassion will cause reporter to become ?
what pressures
dont want compassiont o get in the way of

Answer 2

counter to objective reporting 
spectators not participants 
weak willed and forget obligations to keep public informed
competitive 
story that will impress editors

Question 3

what do many editors think about compassion

Answer 3

do not think it lessens quality

makes for better reporting

Question 4

answers to hypothetical question on page 217

what does this suggest

Answer 4

what would they do if asked paper not to print story about son drowning
75 of the public would withhold
1 percent of journalists would withhold
-1/3 only publish story include that mother had asked them not to tell
disconnect

Question 5

how do people handle crises

Answer 5

very different 
dont assume taking it well
shock or withdrawal 
very delicate frame of mind 
may produce PTSD

Question 6

tips for reporters regarding treatment of victims

Answer 6

grant victims and families power and control
discuss issues of privacy and confidentiality at beg.
prepare for poss. you will be first to deliver news
ask permission
keep remarks simple
dont say i know how you feel
be accurate
br sensitive to placing blame
be alert to special impact of graphics, photos presentation

Question 7

naming names remains?
stories with names more
readers and viewers want to ?

Answer 7

foundation of journalism
believable
know what is going on in communities and who is involved