Approaching the subject or personality involved can help in the development of the idea that will carry through the report, particularly through word to word first account of events (Waldman, 2011). In cases where the issue being investigated is multifaceted, the subject will often present a side of the story that will give leads to where the issue emanates in order to clarify their role or state of the implication in the issue. Approaching the subject also presents an opportunity where the news idea/concept can be developed even in the shadow of hierarchy that characterizes many organizations and one which may be a barrier to timely delivery of a comprehensive newspaper report.
In any newspaper report investigation, the emotions that surround an issue are also an important aspect that should be taken seriously. Getting an account on the subject not only helps in understanding the emotional context but also in ensuring that the social consequences of the report, when brought out, are considered. It is not always the aim of reporters to leave impressions but to consider the practical aspects that underpin the issue at hand since the ultimate concern in regard to news research is the impact on society (Wahl-Jorgensen & Hanitzsch, 2009). This is because typical newspaper reports have little or no overt expression of stance but rather they simply state what happens. In summary, the subject or human personality should be prioritized in writing newspaper reports to give direction in regard to the investigation, give a clearer emotional expression aspect, and help in limiting the hierarchical barriers that may delay the investigation.
References
Wahl-Jorgensen, K., & Hanitzsch, T. (Eds.). (2009). The Handbook of Journalism Studies. New York: Routledge.
Waldman, S. (2011). The Information Needs of Communities: The Changing Media Lnadscape in a Broadband Age. Federal Communications Commission.
