The idea of a journalist as simply an observant third party is perhaps the toughest role for me to accept, particularly in times of human tragedy. Although the final death toll in Haiti is unknown, a CBS News report said the dead could number well over 100,000. Recently the earthquake in Haiti has been at the forefront of debate over whether or not journalists are getting too close to the story and letting it affect their work. I’m somewhat undecided on the issue, but in general I would say this concern doesn’t necessarily negatively impact the overall product.
People are relational and relatable. When images from the earthquake were first shown, they were shocking and portrayed the amount of help the nation continues to need. The only way we can understand what is truly happening in Haiti is through news reports and the people delivering them. As I was watching the news these past few weeks the more memorable moments that have stuck with me have been those times when I’ve noticed a reporter become a little more emotional.
https://docs.google.com/a/mymail.vcu.edu/Doc?docid=0AbYsv3RHMZQbZGhtNThtYzlfOGNnNXB6ZGRj&hl=en
People are relational and relatable. When images from the earthquake were first shown, they were shocking and portrayed the amount of help the nation continues to need. The only way we can understand what is truly happening in Haiti is through news reports and the people delivering them. As I was watching the news these past few weeks the more memorable moments that have stuck with me have been those times when I’ve noticed a reporter become a little more emotional.
https://docs.google.com/a/mymail.vcu.edu/Doc?docid=0AbYsv3RHMZQbZGhtNThtYzlfOGNnNXB6ZGRj&hl=en
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