Erm, I'm not going to address the purpose of a journalist in today's world. Frankly, I'm not sure that I'm qualified to decide what that is. I only read news that is CLEARLY biased so I know where I'm coming from.
But the interviewing stuff... Interviews can round out a factual story, and give an interesting texture. They serve a purpose, but should only be done AFTER the research so you can ask incisive and insightful questions. Otherwise it's a glossy fluff piece. Which I've written, but it sure as hell ain't journalism.
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Date: 2005-10-11 05:07 am (UTC)But the interviewing stuff... Interviews can round out a factual story, and give an interesting texture. They serve a purpose, but should only be done AFTER the research so you can ask incisive and insightful questions. Otherwise it's a glossy fluff piece. Which I've written, but it sure as hell ain't journalism.