Journalism Quote by Kat Timpf
“Straight-news pieces are supposed to be just that: straight news. They are not supposed to be biased, and a longtime practice for ensuring this is to ask all subjects of a story for their comment.”
About This Quote
Source Journalism: Editorial Guidelines, modern newsrooms
Straight news aims to present facts without bias, using subject comments to balance perspectives.
In simple terms: Straight news should be unbiased and balanced.
Key Takeaway
Seek multiple viewpoints for fairness.
Themes
journalism
objectivity
balance
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
explanatory
informative
When to use this quote
- reporting
- press releases
- interviews
- public statements
Key Concepts
media ethics
source diversity
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you verify a comment’s neutrality?
- What sources might be missing?
A Different Perspective
Bias can still enter through selective quoting or framing.
