Author Archives: Judith Watson

Journalism and journalists have received some “black eyes” in the past several years, often for activities found ethically or legally problematic: plagiarism, alteration of photographs and tapes, investigating topics considered private, employing anonymous sources, or revealing material the government would … Continue reading →

For many years, reporters either went out on the beat armed with little more than a pad and pencil, or a broadcast crew trailing along. Now it sometimes feels we’re one person carrying a whole newsroom of gear in our … Continue reading →

Wait a minute: Nobody said there would be math! Many of us were drawn to writing—and journalism—because we’re not so good with numbers. But numbers are a critical part of the work we do as reporters. Numbers may seem dull … Continue reading →