Learning Objectives

After completing this chapter you should be able to:

  • Understand the basic tenets of critical thinking and how they affect journalism.
  • Assess the quality of your own thinking by applying the crucial aspects of critical thought.
  • Enhance your reporting through stronger analysis of your approach to content gathering and news writing.
  • Demonstrate proactive and reactive skills during the process of reporting.
  • Use critical thought in analyzing content in terms of relevance and value to your audience.