Nieman Reports
Special Issue 2001
The Elements of Journalism

In “The Elements of Journalism,” Bill Kovach and Tom Rosenstiel describe nine principles of journalism that speak to the essential responsibilities of journalists, the standards informing their work, and the role of a free press in a functioning democracy. Nieman Reports invited U.S. and international journalists to write short reflective essays about how these principles affect their work. Their insightful commentaries are paired with excerpts from the book to create a valuable teaching tool and classroom resource.
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Principle One
Principle Two
Principle Three
Principle Four
Principle Five
Principle Six
Principle Seven
Principle Eight
Principle Nine
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