Journalism and thinking skills / Azman Azwan Azmawati

• Main Author: Azwan Azmawati, Azman (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Faculty of Communication and Media Studies, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 2006.
• Subjects: Article; PeerReviewed
• Online Access: Link Metadata
• Notes: https://ir.uitm.edu.my/id/eprint/5963/1/AJ_AZMAN%20AZWAN%20AZMAWATI%20FK%2006.pdf
• Keywords: Consciousness. Cognition; Journalism. The periodical press, etc. Press

The increasing complexity of issues that mass media covers and the challenge to present it in the most profound approach is indeed a demanding task. Recent developments - locally and internationally - are testimonies that journalists can no more simply hold on to the gift for words in order to come out with an effective reporting. In today s ever-challenging world, be it political, social, economics - a critical, analytical, creative and profound reporting is the order of the day. Today s world does not need a journalist who merely simply fits her/his notes into the existing newspaper category, which is hard news and feature. This simple non-intellectual kind of reporting is no longer acceptable by the readers. Readers want a broader and comprehensive outlook on news. Facts need to be dissected and presented in a critical and analytical manner. Therefore, a revolution in the journalism curriculum must take place if we want to see a more proactive reporting.