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Giuseppe Agostini Paraschin Unit 3 Objectivity in Journalism

Examples:

- New Journalism: https://www.britannica.com/topic/New-Journalism


- Author Bias: https://www.allsides.com/media-bias/media-bias-chart
- Bad evidence: https://current.org/2021/05/how-journalists-are-challenging-ideas-
of-objectivity-while-empowering-their-communities/

New Journalism

In the context of modern journalism, New Journalism emerged in the 1960s and 1970s as a
distinct style characterized by a different approach to storytelling. Writers like Tom Wolfe
and Hunter S. Thompson usually incorporated literary techniques, immersing readers in
the emotional landscape of the stories. As explained by Encyclopedia Britannica, “New
Journalism combines factual reporting with a narrative style that offers a vivid picture of
events, making the reader feel as if they are experiencing them firsthand.” This approach
reflects a significant departure from traditional journalism, which typically prioritizes
objectivity and factual accuracy (Encyclopedia Britannica, 2023). While this style
increases reader engagement, it also raises questions about the reliability of the reporting,
as the personal perspective of the writer can obscure factual representation.

Author Bias

The AllSides media bias chart illustrates the importance of recognizing author bias within
news articles and reviews. In a review from The New Yorker, the author expresses a strong
opinion about a film, stating, “The director’s attempt to modernize the original script feels
forced, and the cast fails to bring any emotional depth to their performances.” This
statement reflects a clear author bias, as it presents the writer’s personal dissatisfaction
without offering substantial evidence to support such claims. By framing personal opinions
as absolute truths, the review risks misleading readers into believing it offers an objective
critique when it is, in fact, one subjective perspective. (AllSides, 2023).

Bad Evidence

An article from Current discusses the challenges journalists face regarding objectivity,
particularly in relation to how they present evidence. Nicole Froio asserts, “Many
journalists are now recognizing that correlation does not equal causation, yet they often
still rely on simplistic narratives to explain complex social issues.” This quote underscores
the prevalent issue of bad evidence in journalism, where writers may mistakenly imply a
causal relationship based on mere correlation. Such practices can mislead audiences and
undermine the credibility of the reporting, as nuanced understanding is sacrificed for more
straightforward, but inaccurate, narratives. (Current, 2021).

FINAL PARAGRAPH

Objectivity in the media is super important because it helps build trust between news
outlets and the public. When journalists stick to the facts without letting their personal
opinions get in the way, it allows people to make informed decisions about what’s
happening in the world. However, we see examples of biased reporting in various forms,
like New Journalism, where personal experiences can overshadow the facts, or when
articles misrepresent evidence by confusing correlation with causation. To push for more
objectivity, we can all play a role. Being aware of media biases, supporting independent
journalism, and using tools like media bias charts can help us become smarter consumers
of news. By questioning what we read and looking for balanced viewpoints, we can
encourage media outlets to do better and deliver the fair reporting we need to understand
our world.

Works cited:

. Encyclopedia Britannica. “New Journalism.” Retrieved from Britannica.


. AllSides. “Media Bias Chart.” Retrieved from AllSides.
. Current. “How Journalists Are Challenging Ideas of Objectivity While Empowering
Their Communities.” Retrieved from Current.

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