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Watchdog Journalism: An Interesting Career for Mass Communication Students

 Many students are taking different journalism courses in Ahmedabad and across the nation. Each mass communication and journalism institute has a different course to offer. Depending on the personal interest, students can choose a specialization after completing a diploma or degree in mass communication and journalism. To help you discover one more career option, in this blog, we will shed light on watchdog journalism.



What is Watchdog Journalism?


Unlike propagandist journalists, watchdog journalists do not write articles from the perspective of government.
The watchdog journalists keep an eye on the actions of the government and cover unbiased views in the news.
According to the best institute for mass communication, watchdog journalism is more focused on identifying concerns, loopholes, scandals, and similar issues of the government.

Role of Watchdog Journalist:


  • The main role of a watchdog journalist is to keep an eye on the hypocrisy and the misconduct of the government or government officials, departments, etc.
  • As per the mass communication and journalism institute in India, watchdog journalists collect information related to corrupt people in the system.
  • They also cover scandals with definitive proofs.
  • They have to be unbiased, neutral, objective, and fair.
  • In a democratic society, the role of watchdog journalists is so important that it is called the fourth estate.

    Importance of Watchdog Journalism:

  • In democratic countries like India, this kind of journalism consolidates democracy.
  • It helps in assuring the government and different people connected to the same work in favour of countrymen.
  • It contributes to assuring the money of people gets used for the betterment of country and country people.

    • Interesting Isn't It?

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