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Journalism doesn't necessarily have to attract talented writers, just people who can write well enough to get the facts right. (This sounds like I'm bashing jo
by mattbk1 6y ago
Journalism doesn't necessarily have to attract talented writers, just people who can write well enough to get the facts right.
(This sounds like I'm bashing journalists, but I'm not.)
- cratermoon 6y agoIt's true for core of reporting. Being able to write clearly and accurately is important, but if the reporter isn't able to actually do the legwork of actual reporting, the result is clearly-written but empty of information. Being able to re-write a press release from the mayor's office isn't journalism.