Riglyne vir omgewingsjoernaliste

[摘要] ENGLISH ABSTRACT:It is calculated that the biosphere is worth between $16 and $54 trillion. Theenvironment, however, is constantly under threat of proposed development thatfocuses on recreational, industrial, commercial and residential developments.The environment is an unobtrusive subject. Members of the public can seldom gainfirsthand experience about those activities and actions that influence theenvironment. Therefore, the public relies heavily on the media to inform them of thegeneral state of the environment.This thesis aims to provide guidelines to journalists who work in the field ofenvironmental reporting.Various models of the communication of science, according to which environmentaljournalists present their work, are discussed. Sustainable journalism is presented asa solution in the debate between objective and subjective reporting.Environmental journalists have diverse sources to tap in search of credible articles.Attention is given to the specific relationship between the media, scientists and lobbygroups. Attention is also given to the process of interviewing sources.Certain issues and activities generate more media attention than others. This isdiscussed with reference to news subjects, agenda setting and the framing ofmessages. Attention is given to the issues that make a subject newsworthy, ie riskjournalism, local input, human interest, conflict and visual impact.

[发布机构] Stellenbosch University