Journalism is about being a mirror to society. About merely retelling, letting it be known, about being the watchdog for the people. As my teacher says it is about writing in the interest and of the interest of the people.
And herein lies a great responsibility. As a reporter, one can't jump to conclusions. First hand witness accounts, documentary evidence must be corroborated. Facts must be checked and rechecked. There have to be multiple, reliable, credible sources. The news needs to be fair and unbiased and balanced. Therefore a thorough investigation is mandatory.
Allegations must be very carefully made. Backed up by irrefutable evidence.
No knee-jerk reactions.
Cause such reports can have dire consequences. The impact of the news must be borne in mind. Always. Every single time.
It is the responsibility of the journalist.
P.S- I must bear this in mind.
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