- Journalism has shifted from being simply a concept to an action-based project that thrusts itself into our culture. Contemporary versions of journalism often is set with a goal in mind and utilizes blogging, social media, and more interactive versions of storytelling to cultivate change in our society. It establishes a livelier and robust news source that reaches a wider network via technology.
- Journalism that has inspired me is Ronan Farrow and his investigative work on Harvey Weinstein. Farrow’s work finally shed light on the horrific acts of sexual assault Weinstein perpetuated in his career as a producer in Hollywood. The investigative journalism also jump started the #MeToo Movement, showcasing the power that freedom of speech and sharing stories has. I would love to one day contribute to something fractionally as powerful.
- I have a wide variety of interests that could lend themselves to creating a meaningful final project. Specifically in regards to social justice and mental health awareness. One of my favorite elements that journalism generates is providing a voice who have difficulty speaking for themselves. I love that, through writing, I can be a vehicle for sharing the human experience. With that being said, I would be interested in shaping my final project around that concept under the framework of mental health awareness. As someone who has struggled with their mental stability, I would like to use this project as a way to express that it is possible to heal. Through my own journey, perhaps I can help others by way of the final project.
- Empathy is something that could be utilized when addressing information about mental health in our society. By asking “what would our readers like to know” when tackling a topic as broad and as complicated as mental illness, this question is crucial to providing worthwhile information. One of my personal favorite aspects to journalism is when empathy is easily noted in the articles without being overtly biased. By using design thinking, specifically empathy, journalism has the potential for a stronger impact.
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