What is a journalist?
Q: What is a journalist?
A: A journalist is a person who works in journalism to report the news. They may work on their own ("freelance") or for a newspaper, radio or television programme.
Q: What are the different types of journalists?
A: The different types of journalists include reporters, who research, write and report information; and newspaper reporters, who write news articles and stories for newspapers.
Q: How do reporters get their information?
A: Reporters get their information by interviewing people, asking questions and doing research.
Q: Is it important for journalists to tell the truth in their reports?
A: Yes, telling the truth is a very important part of all journalism jobs. Those who do not tell the truth may be punished like other workers who do not do their work. They can be suspended (do not work for a short time) or fired (losing their jobs).
Q: Does news reporting always show objectivity?
A: No, frequently news reporting does show bias instead of objectivity.
