Conspiracy journalism
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[edit] Conspiracy Journalism Summary
Conspiracy journalism represents a genre of journalism that has elements of advocacy journalism and investigative journalism. It typically intends to expose or reveal a plan, plot or conspiracy (typically executed by government, corporations or other established organization) towards a group of innocents. Conspiracy journalism usually exists in the lesser known sections of media and may have significant political or religious overtones.
Conspiracy journalism has grown significantly since the proliferation of the internet. Previously it existed in published tracts, such as the Protocols of the Elders of Zion. It is characterized by dramatic accusations or wrong doing or maliciousness, which lack substantive proof. Conspiracy journalism uses the elements of propaganda to foster interest and gain readers.
[edit] Current Examples
Most recently, the growth of the 9/11 Truth movement has been fueled by its own conspiracy journalism. This is the publication and reporting of issues, information , opionion and data related to their specific cause. Thousands of pages of documents, stories and articles have been generated by this organization in its quest to validate its stated position. During the controversey in the 2000 presidential election, main stream media organizations delved into aspects of conspiracy journalism regarding the Florida recount. It was only later that a comprehensive review by the New York Times revealed no conspiracy existed[1].
[edit] Aspects of Conspiracy Journalism
Conspiracy journalists employ the same tools and tecniques of traditional journalism, typically working to maintain a high level of proficiency, adherence to traditional styles and investigative techniques. Frequently, conspiracy jouranlists will assert that their work is ignored by the mass media, sometimes called mainstream media, and / or being suppressed. Conspiracy journalism is often characterized by fallacies in the development of their case.
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- ^ http://www.nytimes.com/pages/politics/recount/ 2001 New York Times Recount Reporting Summary
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