Texas is : 'trotting' journalism, history in a hurry.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Michener criticizes Texas journalism for being rushed and prioritizing speed over depth.
- In plain terms
- Texas journalism moves too fast and lacks depth.
- What can you take from it?
- Speed can compromise quality in journalism.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How fast should news be?
- Is speed more important than depth?
Another view
Some news requires speed to remain relevant.
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