journalism
noun
jour·nal·ism
ˈjər-nə-ˌli-zəm 
1
a
: the collection and editing of news for presentation through the media
b
: the public press
c
: an academic study concerned with the collection and editing of news or the management of a news medium
2
a
: writing designed for publication in a newspaper or magazine
b
: writing characterized by a direct presentation of facts or description of events without an attempt at interpretation
c
: writing designed to appeal to current popular taste or public interest
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She plans to major in journalism when she goes to college.
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Richard Davenport, arkansasonline.com, 11 Jan. 2025
The service journalism teams at The News & Observer and The Charlotte Observer want to hear from you.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 10 Jan. 2025
In 2024, he was named in the 30 to Watch journalism awards.
—Jordan Campbell, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
While social media platforms have challenges like misinformation and political bias, similar to traditional media, citizen journalism brings a unique value to public discourse.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Journalism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/journalism. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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journalism
noun
jour·nal·ism
ˈjərn-ᵊl-ˌiz-əm
1
: the collecting and editing of news to be presented online, in newspapers or magazines, or over television or radio
2
: writing designed for or characteristic of newspapers or magazines
journalistic
adjective
ˌjərn-ᵊl-ˈis-tik
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