Journalists and Ideology

The class activity helped solidifiy the points of the lesson in my mind. Each organization is going to have an opinion and sway towards what they will run as a company to viewers. 

While ideology is different than bias, its a journalists job to make sure they are following the organization that they work for and their ideals without having bias. This is a fine line, just like some of the other points we have covered in this class. 

To make sure as a journalist things are being told without bias, the reporters ideals will need to shine through in their writing. 

I found this blog that helped me understand how that could be achieved a little bit better. They touch on the fact that ideals are different from bias. Ideals are more like values that people believe and live by. Bias is only telling one side of the story and refraining from hearing or learning from the opposing side. 

Its a slight difference, but as a journalist things are key. This is a great example of someone showing bias, as opposed to their ideals.  

As a summary, its important to note that bias and ideals are two completely different things. Bias= bad and ideals=good. As a reporter, its important to define your own ideals for your own specific reporting style. I know i'm starting to learn and develop mine.