So the big question that was presented in class with this topic was, should journalists give people what they need or what they want? This is a difficult question that journalists are given everyday. Which one should it be? In a really good blog post that I found, they touched on this topic. Now I understand that it is just someone's opinion but I found it to be quite interesting and helpful. It gives both the pros and cons. In my personal opinion I think you have to give your audience a little bit of both. I think it's important they you give them what they need- hard facts and the truth. But at the same time you should add in a little bit of what they want. You should give them some excitement and something that will catch their attention. In a movie that came out not too long ago, Morning Glory, they really portray how excitement will capture viewers attention. A journalist has to make sure that they always have some sort of balance in these two. What they want and need.
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