Quote by Edward Eggleston

Journalism is organized gossip.

Journalism is organized gossip.

Summary

This quote suggests that journalism and gossip share similarities, implying that news reporting involves a degree of informal discussion and exchanging information. It highlights the idea that journalism is not a purely objective practice but rather a structured form of sharing stories and news in a way that intrigues and engages readers. Just like people share news informally through gossip, journalism is believed to do the same by presenting and analyzing information in a more systematic and professional manner.

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Journalism

By Edward Eggleston

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