Guidelines for Reporting

A journalist needs to be fair, objective, and accurate. He/she needs to be a good storyteller, while understanding his/her audience's needs, all while not being censored by any controlling power. Journalists also need to be very concerned about deadlines while trying to fit as much information into shorter pieces. Following all of these guidelines on a daily basis is not easy, especially for student journalists who are only just learning the process of how to gather news and report on it. Not to mention student journalists are also taking four or five more classes often covering completely different material and of course trying to be a normal high school or college student. It's safe to say this job is not easy. However, there is a glory that comes with it. Student journalists need to know they are representing the citizens. It is their role to share information. This is a giant responsibility and should not be taken lightly.