Chapter 11 Week 11

1. I would run the story because of my editor's wishes, but also becuase as a journalist, i feel it is my duty as a reporter to inform the public of any wrong doing by government organisations such as the police.

2. If it was completely guaranteed no one would find out about the article, I would find out about the article, I would not print it. I wouldn't be able to live with myself if someone died because of an article I wrote.

3. It is simply not ethical to accept bribes no matter what the case is. I would never accept the celebrity's offers and would probably be more inclined to print the story because of their stupidity.

4. If you could reveal corrupt behavious involving bribes without having to reveal the source of the information i would definately print the story. Bribes are simply not acceptable.


Points of Interest:

- One of the most important tools of a journalist is their contact book. Being on other important people's contact books ensure that they get told important information when it happens.

- The job of a journalist is to inform the public of news and events, to tell people things they don't already know. Therefore it makes sense that a journalist needs to be well informed on a wide variety of subjects in order to be good at their job.

-Journalists also need to be well organised and had good time management skills. A journalist is not going to be successful if they are constantly losing notes and always skimming deadlines.