There is one part of me that wonders if a student journalist should have any kind of global role at all. Although, another part says the global role of a student journalist can be developed over time. Despite this, I do feel that the emphasis for student journalists needs to be on proper training. A student who cannot write in proper English and on grade level needs to first work on basic writing skills before attempting to consider what their role will be. As I have said before, the bottom line is scholastic journalism advisers need to teach students to be objective, responsible, and ethical when researching stories, interviewing, writing for print and online publications, and even when blogging.
Student journalists need to know the story is not about them. They are not celebrities. If they are worried about their notoriety and even making tons of money when they become a professional then they are probably in the wrong field. They need to want to find the story. They need to want to deliver it to the audience accurately. Ultimately, they need to want to work hard and hopefully they will become high level thinkers who can make an impact.
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