You are on page 1of 1

Ten Commandments (plus one) of Journalism (compiled by Wandeka Gayle)

1. Thou shalt develop and maintain a sense of personal and professional integrity.
2. Thou shalt have mastery of the English Language
3. Thou shalt not shun routine
4. Thou shalt be current
5. Thou shalt write concise, clear sentences
6. Thou shalt not embellish
7. Thou shalt possess a flexible personality
8. Thou shalt be persistent within the confines of the law
9. Thou shalt build contacts
10. Thou shalt check and double check sources
11. Thou shalt have a voracious hunger for news

You might also like