Journalists and their temptations

Being a journalist, as loosely defined in a previous post, is to be a storyteller. A simple overview of the facts is not enough - a journalist must string them together to make a compelling story that holds the reader in place until the end.

This task comes with its pressures, and journalists are often times tempted to fabricate stories to make their jobs easier. Is the intention still centered on informing the reader? Sure. Is the story now as honest and raw as if the journalist hadn't plagiarized? Never.

It's NEVER a strategic move by any accounts to plagiarize in any way when crafting a report that will be shared with hundreds, possible thousands of anxious readers. Giving false, inaccurate or widely speculated information does nothing but ruin the credibility of your job and of your career.

Many journalists are unaware of how important their stories may be to certain readers or watchers, so plagiarism and inaccurate reporting may take tolls on specific people. A journalist should never put him or herself in this position, as it may cost them their job or at least their credibility. And isn't that what a journalist needs?