Reporting meaning

Newspapers reporters gathers and analyze facts before presenting them to the audience.We usually have three method of collecting information,these are through interviews, observation and documentation.

Reporters when carrying out interview,he or she usually wanted to know what is happening at that particular time.He usually interact directly or indirectly with the people who were involved in that situation for instance an accident.

During interview,reporter should employ the best qualities for a example the clarity of mind, patient, accuracy and should know the value of news.

We have different types of reporting, political reporting, economic reporting, sports reporting and science and technology reporting.As far as media industry is concerned reporter are assigned duties in the field they are expertise.

There are factors that contribute to news worthiness,for a example we have proximity, timelines, impact and conflict