Sunday, January 25, 2009

the Purpose of Journalism

-provide information

-assist in research

-spotlight key issues in current times

-an outlet for the First Amendment’s right to freedom of the press

-allowing free thought flow for writers, to an extent

-an outlet for public opinion

-freedom of speech

-detail daily happenings, like a journal for the readers, for the effect these happenings may have on the future

-provide conversation topics

-create a community forum

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