What is the purpose of journalism? To report on the news responsibly as it happens or to misreport news stories to inflame readership and boost sales?
Basic Tenets of Good Journalism
Do Not:
Deceptively alter quotes
Present info out of context
Fabricate material
Mislead
Make false claims
Recklessly disregard the truth
Publish defamatory claims
Omit important context
Push false narratives
Do:
Contact subject of story for comment
Be fair
Seek both sides
Check facts for accuracy
Becoming a professional journalist is a choice that requires investigative legwork to insure accuracy. To willfully ignore the tenets of journalism to score political points is also a choice to willfully disrespect another person, publish false reports or fake news in an attempt to destroy another person’s reputation.
It goes against the tenets of good journalism and is never acceptable. It says more about you than the targeted individual. When you submit written or visual reports with your name on it don’t be surprised if it brands you as a wisecracking double-tongued nincompoop and completely destroys your reputation.
If the organization you work for is part and partial to allow deceptive journalism – run don’t just walk away. Hold yourself accountable! – I am the Real Truckmaster!
I am the Real Truckmaster:
1. I am a born-again Christian (a sinner saved by the grace of God).
2 I am a retired US Army Transportation Senior Sergeant "Truckmaster".
3. I am an amateur military historian.
4. I am a Thailand Veteran of the Vietnam War.
5. I detest "Politics as Usual".
6. I'm pro-life (Abortion is murder) and there is no justification or excuse for it.
7. I believe that we must place the security and welfare of America First!
Clarification of Real Truckmaster Blogs
For those who follow my blog posts on RTM blogs let me clarify and clear up some confusion.
I write highlighting the inconsistencies and hypocrisy of the far-left's war on anything Trump.
There are too many willing to argue without merit and I would be remiss attempting to argue against their ignorance, they have way too much experience.
My writings are my personal opinion intended to be educational in nature, a bit humorous, satirical, while being informative providing food for thought, which is sorely lacking today. For those who find my posts offensive, I am truly sorry, you have the right NOT to read them as many before you. I will not attempt to change your mind politically, but provide the opportunity to show something you may wish to consider, thereby illuminating prejudice and misinformation! - I am the Real Truckmaster!
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