Journalism and Ethical Engagement with Visual Media: Illuminating Stories through Engaging Imagery

Download or read book Journalism and Ethical Engagement with Visual Media: Illuminating Stories through Engaging Imagery written by Peter Nkrumah Amponsah and published by Scientific Research Publishing, Inc. USA. This book was released on 2024-02-22 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Journalists are responsible for ensuring that the visuals used in their storytelling accurately represent the facts and events being re-ported. The visuals should align with the truth of the story and not distort or manipulate the information being conveyed. This responsi-bility includes presenting visuals in their original context and avoiding misleading edits or alterations that could misrepresent the truth or sensationalize a story for dramatic effect.