Anyone Quote by Bill Dedman
“There's a longstanding tradition that journalists don't cheer in the press box. They have opinions, like anyone else, but they are expected to keep those opinions out of their work.”
About This Quote
Source Article: “The Press Box Tradition”, 2015
Journalists traditionally keep personal opinions out of reporting, maintaining objectivity despite having them.
In simple terms: Journalists hide opinions to stay objective.
Uphold journalistic integrity.
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When to use this quote
- newsrooms
- media training
- public trust
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Questions to Reflect On
- Should journalists ever express opinions?
- How does bias affect reporting?
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