Tips for journalist in conflict reporting
Answers
Answer:
1:Don’t write in clichés
“The Heart of Darkness” is the title of a book by Joseph Conrad written in the early part of the 20th Century about a trip up the River Congo. It does not need to feature in every story about the Congo and especially not in the headline.
2: Don’t believe everything someone tells you
International NGOs by definition are on the side of the victim, the underdog. They are keen to generate interest in their perspective. They have a story to tell. Often that story is shocking in its own right without the extra tug of emotion, the extra twist given by the NGOs. This especially important when dealing in second-hand accounts of what eye-witnesses said.
3: Don’t hunt for the ‘definitive truth’
The truth is out there, but it’s incredibly hard to find it. Take the Democratic Republic of Congo, for example. It is a huge country – bigger than Britain, France, Germany, Spain, Italy and Poland combined. As a journalist, unless you’ve experienced the situation first hand, you’ll have to rely on what someone else tells you. Do so with caution.
4: Don’t get things out of context
What you witness may be terrible locally, but be sure to offer national, regional, global and historical context to your reporting so that those you are informing have the widest perspective of the significance.
5: Don’t accept information without question
Facts are loaded. A review of the cuttings file on Congo will show you that 5.4 million people have died in the conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Do you know how this figure was arrived at? Do you know what period the statistic covers? If you don’t, then don’t use it.
Explanation:
hope it helps u and mark this answer as brainliest answer
Answer:
- Key skills for journalists
- Enthusiasm.
- Stamina.
- Determination.
- Confidence.
- Perseverance.
- Excellent oral or written skills.
- Interpersonal skills.
Explanation:
pls mark me brain list and also follow
have an nice day dear!!! :-)