Newspaper Ombudsmen's Reactions to Use of Anonymous Sources

Wilson, Sherrie L.; Babcock, William A.; Pribek, John

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“…noted that the debate about anonymous sourcing often gets played out in journalists' professional publications with somebemoaning its use, some arguing for its usefulness and others arguing for a balanced use. 46 In summary, the literature demonstrates that the American press heavily relieson governmental sources and that coverage of foreign policy and national security is more likely to use anonymous sources. However, researchers' attitudes toward use of anonymous sources were bifurcated.…”

Section: Ethics Concerning Use Of Anonymous Sourcesmentioning

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Study Finds Sourcing Patterns in Wen Ho Lee Coverage

Zhang

Cameron

2003

Newspaper Research Journal

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Section: Ethics Concerning Use Of Anonymous Sourcesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Study Finds Sourcing Patterns in Wen Ho Lee Coverage

Zhang

Cameron

2003

Newspaper Research Journal

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The News Ombudsman: Viable or Vanishing?

Starc¹

2010

Journalismus Und Öffentlichkeit

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Türki̇ye’de Okur Temsi̇lci̇li̇ği̇ Hakkinda Bi̇r Değerlendi̇rme

Aydoğdu

ŞAHİN

2022

Çukurova Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü Dergisi

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As a tool of media accountability, reader representation refers to a system in which questions and complaints from readers are evaluated and mistakes are corrected. The practice of reader representation, which aims to increase the quality of the newspaper and gain the trust of the reader, is important for both the news organization and the reader. While on the one hand the reader's representative is the voice of the readers and examines the complaints and recommendations, on the other hand, the representative guides the journalists and newspaper management to work within the framework of ethical principles. Although reader representatives do not have any authority, they convey their views in the newspaper to correct wrong or distorted practices in the newspaper. As an independent party, they act as an information channel between the reader and the newspaper in solving problems. On the other hand, the orientation of journalism to digital media and the active position of the reader necessitated the reconsideration of reader representation. In the digital age, it is frequently emphasized that the views of reader representatives have lost their function and are replaced by readers. The purpose of this study is to provide a perspective on the functioning and the future of reader representation in the digital age. Within this context, people who worked or continue to work as a reader representative in Turkey were interviewed to identify the function and effectiveness of reader representation in the new media environment in Turkey. In the study, it is reported that strengthening and disseminating the practice of reader representation in Turkey can make a positive difference in news organizations. It is also emphasized that the need for representation is increasing in the new media/social media environment where false and fake news are circulating.

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Newspaper Ombudsmen's Reactions to Use of Anonymous Sources

Abstract: Surveys of ombudsmen find that most feel their papers use anonymous sources about the right amount and that the public does not object to such use.

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Study Finds Sourcing Patterns in Wen Ho Lee Coverage

Study Finds Sourcing Patterns in Wen Ho Lee Coverage

The News Ombudsman: Viable or Vanishing?

Türki̇ye’de Okur Temsi̇lci̇li̇ği̇ Hakkinda Bi̇r Değerlendi̇rme

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