The elements of journalism : what newspeople should know and the public should expect /
Bill Kovach & Tom Rosenstiel.
- Revised and updated third edition.
- xv, 332 pages ; 21 cm
Includes bibiographical references and index.
Introduction -- What is journalism for? -- Truth: the first and most confusing principle -- Who journalists work for -- Journalism of verification -- Independence from faction -- Monitor power and offer voice to the voiceless -- Journalism as a public forum -- Engagement and relevance -- Make the news comprehensive and proportional -- Journalists have a responsibility to conscience -- The rights and responsibilities of citizens.