3 Problems of Global Journalism

One of the most pressing problems for the global journalist is the question of ethics and the way reporting has to be shaped because of them. Ethics and regulatory issues transcend borders; global journalists have to have a global feel for these issues. Wherever journalists work, there are a number of basic moral problems associated with individual decision making about story coverage and approach. Working across national boundaries emphasizes the differences between cultures.

The Internet adds many more problems that have to be faced daily. No longer is it only the journalist who provides the slant of international news to the local reader. The Internet has changed all that with its increased interactivity. ...

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