Journalism

Journalism was a term to describe the collection, collation and circulation of information to the public. It was practiced by journalists, reporters, or editors, among others.

Journalism was one of several markers of a civilization that Federation scientists monitored prior to first contact. (TNG: "First Contact")

Harry Kim explained to Neelix what journalism could accomplish, relating an anecdote from his Starfleet Academy days: "When I was in school, I was editor of the Academy newspaper for a year. I monitored subspace transmissions. I got reports on some of the first activity by the Maquis against the Cardassians. I wrote an editorial about it, and the students became polarised on the issue. They debated the pros and cons, and gained an insight into the entire history of the political rebellion. Now, that's the power of journalism." (VOY: "Investigations")

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