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Strengthening the bond.

Reports on the conference titled `Journalism and Accountability: Restoring Public Trust,' hosted by the American Journalism Review in February 1998. Reasons for the concerns about public trust; Steps to consider to enhance communication with audiences; Causes for the weakened public trust in media;...

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Published in:American Journalism Review Vol. 20; no. 5; pp. 1 - 13
Main Author: Durocher, Debra D.
Format: Article
Published: University of Maryland Jun98
Subjects:
Journalistic ethics
American Journalism Review (Periodical)
Audiences
Conferences & conventions
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Summary:Reports on the conference titled `Journalism and Accountability: Restoring Public Trust,' hosted by the American Journalism Review in February 1998. Reasons for the concerns about public trust; Steps to consider to enhance communication with audiences; Causes for the weakened public trust in media; Suggestions on how to strengthen the relationship between news organizations and their audiences. INSETS: Seeking council;Full disclosure;The ombudsman option;Daily fact-checking?