Media Reporting Standards

Paper Summary:

The paper examines three news reports on a series of car bombs that exploded in Iraq from the Middle Eastern Al Jazeera News, the European BBC News and the North American CBC News. The paper goes on to show how each broadcasting station has its own set of standards and rules that determine which specific news content is relevant.

From the Paper:

"The war in Iraq has entered its fifth year and despite the bravado Pres. George W. Bush puts in his speeches about getting the job done there, there is still truly no end in sight. To-date, death toll of American soldiers reached the 4,000 level and violence still pervades the country. Despite the protracted and drawn out war in Iraq, it is still a newsworthy item and several news organizations - be it print, radio or television - cover the day to day events. But like any endeavor the way the media covers a news event depends on the organizational culture and corporate policies. In addition, those covering the news have different perceptions and they view what they see differently because of their personal biases, knowledge, experience and opinions. Especially when one looks at the coverage of foreign media, there would most likely be distinct reporting standards and criteria."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Al Jazeera News. Dozens Dead in Iraq Bombings. 15 Apr. 2009. 15 Apr. 2008. <http://english.aljazeera.net/NR/exeres/965ED006-B409-4FE6-AB9A-122E68C448E0.htm>.
• BBC News. Dozens Dead as Iraq Cities Bombed. 15 Apr. 2009. 15 Apr. 2008. <http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/7348089.stm>.
• CBC News. Iraqi Car Bombs Kill at Least 50: Police. 15 Apr. 2009. 15 Apr. 2008. <http://www.cbc.ca/world/story/2008/04/15/iraqbomb.html>.

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