Quality in Journalism As Seen by Newspeople

Journalism in North America has changed profoundly over the past 20 years or so. The publics and the conditions in which journalism is practiced have changed radically as a result of sweeping technological, economic and cultural change. To provide a current, local definition of quality journalism, we examined statements by journalists, as well as executives and managers, from Quebec’s news media. More specifically, we are interested in subjects that journalists consider priorities, the formats for newscasts or public affairs programs they consider preferable and the type of journalism they like to see and want to see more of. As well, we examined the principles and standards underlying the practice of journalism and the objectives – large and small – that journalists adopt, as well as their models and influences. This publication has been done with the collaboration of the Canadian Media Research Consortium.