Quality is a word that can be defined in many different ways and on many different levels. One thing that comes to mind when I think of quality is "premium" or "superior". But quality is also "distinctive" and has its own "character" as well.
Quality journalism is well written. It has no grammar or punctuation errors. It is about recent and relevant news. It uses a mix of vocabulary. It either takes a stand on what it is written about, or it presents the information neutrally. Quality journalism is comprehensible for readers. It has strong headlines and sub-headlines. It minimizes the over usage of certain words like: like, such as, also etc. Quality journalism has a voice and its own character. Quality journalism covers a broad range of topics. Quality journalism uses relevant quotes to strengthen an argument. Quality journalism is not always the New York Times.
Quality journalism can be found amongst professional journalists and high-school students alike. There is no "single" definition for quality journalism and the term also varies from person to person. I think quality journalism is precise, relevant, error free and incorporates quotes when necessary.
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I liked your idea of quality journalism. I agree there is no "single" definition, which is why quality journalism isn't only found in professional journalists, but also high-school students too!
Nice post. I agree with your ideas of quality, and how its true definition often varies by the reader. I also like how you incorporated thoughts of author voice, as I too consider this a major component of a quality journalism piece.
i agree with the part where you talk about minimizing the use of like, because when you use like while talking it makes you seem incompetent on what your talking about, this is identical to using like in your writing.
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