Class discussion Review: 10 elements of journalism

       One of the first things we learned about in Joirnalism 1 was the concept of the 10 elements of journalism. These elements are vital in the production of any type of journalism to make sure that everything is being clearly stated to the audience. From truth and loyalty to analyze and inclusive, journalists have a very big job to do.


        The first element is truth. Being truthful as a journalists is so important because the audience is relying on you to give them the correct information when needed. The next element is loyalty. Loyalty is also very important because journalists produce to a mass audience so it needs to be able to be read by everyone and not pointing anyone or anything out. The third element is verification. Making sure that your subject is able to be verified is so important because nobody wants to hear false information when they need to hear what is true, loyal and correctly verified.

        The fourth element is independence. In journalism, independence assures that the writer or producer is not giving their opinion but is actually give the facts even if they go against their personal beliefs including information about religious or political standpoints. The next element is called watchdog. Watching over the people in charge of the community is a big job so it's important that journalists look out for all of these socially organized and present people. Next is forum which is basically the "comments" section on an article. Journalists strongly incourage opposition to show debate between subjects.

        Four more to go! The next element is the ability to make the important interesting. As a journalists your job is NOT to make the interesting important because that is not vital for the human species to know unlike most current event topics. Plus, nobody wants to read a boring and blah article that doesn't interest them. Next element is inclusive which includes keeping the news comprehensive and proportional. Journalists need to value diversity as well! Almost there! Next is the element of leaving room for dissent which is freedom for journalists to explore their beliefs on the topic. Joints lists need to do this in a moderate way so that it doesn't conflict with the element of independence. Lastly, there is analyzation which is making sure that the audience knows the difference between the truth versus lies, rumors and propaganda.

        Overall, the ten elements of journalism are very important and are definitely something that every successful journalists need to follow on great detail.