Which happens in life. So, what is it about journalism that you’re trying to stay true to – that guides you no matter what the technology is, or what’s the challenge of the moment?
Engaging the reader as you’re forming a story. At the Maneater (the University of Missouri’s student newspaper), we’re going to post stuff about our editorial decisions. It’s another way of engaging our audience and adding to the transparency that’s been mentioned before. We’ve heard a lot about “relevance” and being in touch with your audience. One of the touch points of the creed and most other journalism codes is “independence.” Where do those connect for people? How do you maintain a balance? How do those ideas co-exist in terms of a creed? Independence from special interests. You have to be clear about that. Back to what you were saying about authenticity, and how that’s currently reflected in the creed. The fourth line says, “I believe that a journalist should write only what he holds in his heart to be true.” I think this statement should be more of a reflection of the profession, and not what the individual thinks is true. What do you think the public would say about that quest
