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Known Sources, Anticipated Sources, and News Tips

October 21, 2024October 2, 2025 Dr Aswathy Aravindakshan 5 Comments

Reading Time: < 1 minuteKnown sources – These are the established institutions that form the backbone of societal order, such as police stations and hospitals. Journalists often cultivate relationships with these sources, building trust over time. This trust enables a steady flow of accurate and timely information, providing a stable foundation for news gathering. Anticipated sources – These sources…

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In journalism, a ‘source’ shapes news narratives

October 21, 2024October 2, 2025 Dr Aswathy Aravindakshan 14 Comments

Reading Time: 2 minutes Reporting events or issues accurately and impartially is fundamental to journalism. Relying solely on personal observations may offer a limited perspective, and journalists often risk missing crucial events/news. Therefore, diversifying sources is important, enabling reporters to present a more holistic understanding of the news. In journalism, a “source” refers to the origin or provider…

JOURNALISM, WRITING FOR MEDIA/LANGUAGE FOR MEDIA