In journalism, ‘objective’ is a good word with a noble history. But let’s consider ‘distance from neutrality.’ – Poynter

Poynter writing teacher Roy Peter Clark is working on his 20th book, scheduled for publication in the spring of 2023. The title is “Tell It Like It Is: A Guide to Clear and Honest Writing.” The publisher is Little, Brown, which has published the last six of his books. This essay is set to become a chapter in the new book.For the purpose of this exploration, I will not rely on the word “objective.” It is a good word with a noble history. But it has taken on so many problematic and confusing connotations that it may have lost all practical meaning. I’ll replace it with more useful terms.

Origen: In journalism, ‘objective’ is a good word with a noble history. But let’s consider ‘distance from neutrality.’ – Poynter