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What does it mean?
A journalist is defined by the capacity to articulate thoughts, even without original ideas.
In plain terms
Journalists express what exists rather than creating new ideas.
What can you take from it?
Communication skill matters more than originality in journalism.

Where it applies

  • media work
  • reporting
  • content creation

Putting it to work

  • focus on clear writing
  • report rather than invent

Questions to consider

  • Is expression enough for journalism?
  • What makes an idea original?

Another view

This view ignores the value of investigative or analytical journalism.

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