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Thinkers without thoughts.(journalists must think, not just report)

By Medsger, Betty
Publication: American Journalism Review
Date: Monday, March 1 1999

Journalists should not be non-thinking gatherers and distributors of news who believe in a model of objectivity that prevents them from thinking about stories they cover and the impact a story may have on a culture. Journalism schools, newspapers and other news agencies should value a journalist's thoughtful interaction with stories. Emphasizing process over substance may ultimately create journalists who abuse their power because they are unaware of it.

Journalists have to overcome the deep-seated notion that they are simply observers and make better use of their reflective powe

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