Rendering №3

    The article discusses the problem of how to teach objectivity in journalism, and whether we need to rethink it or not. Speaking of the definition of objectivity it is necessary to note that the reporter Stephen Ward suggests that the traditional notion of journalistic objectivity, developed in the early 1900s, defined objectivity as a story that reported "just the facts" and eliminated all interpretation or opinion by the journalist needs to be abandoned. The reporter expresses the view that objectivity is not about perfect neutrality or the elimination of interpretation. Objectivity refers to a person's willingness to use objective methods to test interpretations for bias or inaccuracies. Objectivity as a method is compatible with journalism that interprets and takes perspectives.  So, in resolute terms the author stresses the importance of  the redefinition of objectivity and also adds that the ideal of objectivity should not be abandoned because it supports important journalistic attitudes such as a "disinterestedness" that follows the facts where they lead. Stephen also expresses the view that  educators should develop ethical guidelines aimed at specific forms of journalism. In this connection it is worthwhile mentioning the fact that , while teaching should honour the general principles, ethics courses need to develop "best practices" guidelines for specific forms of journalism, for example, journalists need to specify what truth-telling and accuracy entail for the live-blogging of events; they need to develop guidelines for the responsible use of Twitter and other social media. The reporter makes it clear, that the issue is what norms are appropriate for any specific format, by telling that the teachers of Journalistics need both comprehensive principles and specific guidelines that allow students to engage new media in a creative but responsible manner. Giving appraisal of this situation it is necessary to point out that Stephen Ward thinks that old ways of thinking that act as obstacles to the redesign and the teaching of journalism ethics need to be cleared away. 

   In conclusion the author suggests that only a fundamental redesign will allow journalism ethics to make the transition from an ethics constructed for a media from another era to an ethics relevant to today's mixed media. As for me, I agree with the author that the objectivity should not be abandoned, because it is one of the principles that define responsible journalism. And, of course, there should be developed ethical guidelines for specific forms of new media -- guidelines that are consistent with general principles such as truth-telling.

http://www.pbs.org/mediashift/2011/07/rethinking-journalism-ethics-objectivity-in-the-age-of-social-media208.html