Ishallwin Fafali

    "Journalism is not a profession" is a contentious statement that has been debated for decades. While some argue that journalism lacks the formalized training, ethical standards, and regulatory oversight typically associated with professions like law or medicine, others maintain that journalism is indeed a profession with its own set of standards and responsibilities. The following books contribute to this ongoing debate: "The Elements of Journalism" by Bill Kovach and Tom Rosenstiel: emphasizes the importance of journalism as a profession with a commitment to truth, accuracy, fairness, and transparency. The authors argue that journalism serves a public trust and requires a dedication to ethical principles. "The Death and Life of American Journalism" by Robert W. McChesney and John Nichols: critiques the commercialization and corporatization of journalism, suggesting a need for a new model that is more democratic and community-oriented. While not explic...

  1.      According to Howard Good  (2010), Journalism is the pursuit of truth and the dissemination of information to the public, conducted with accuracy, fairness, and accountability, in order to empower individuals to make informed decisions in a democratic society. 2 .   Rowman & Littlefield   Kovach .B  and Tom Rosenstiel (200 7 ) explained Journalism as the discipline of verification. It is the essence of a democracy, for it is the primary means by which the public is informed of the events and issues essential to its functioning as a democratic society.     3 .Journalism is defined by Joel Krieger (201 3 ) as the organized collection, editing, and presentation of news and other information to an audience. It involves the timely and accurate reporting of events, issues, and trends, with the aim of keeping the public well-informed and facilitating democratic deliberation 4 .       Kelly McBride and Tom Rosenstiel,...