In this collection of personal essays, twenty-three Thought Leaders in journalism share their experiences while defining the values that help guide their work. They write about who inspires their journalism, what challenges their decision-making and why certain events are influential. Some reflect on hurdles to overcome, accomplishments to savor and questions that persist. Others talk about why it is important to seek truth, honor duty, remain independent and magnify the voices of those who, too often, are missing from the media spotlight.

Bob Steele, an ethicist and journalism professor, ponders the purpose and power of questions and the value of the "why" word. Questions prompt exploration and examination, he says, and force journalists to challenge assumptions and reveal bias. And while opening eyes, he adds, they also can touch hearts. 

Learn more about the entire collection of essays at www.IVOH.org/voices-values-journalism-project.

Voices & Values of Journalism: The Value of Questions, Bob Steele

In this collection of personal essays, twenty-three Thought Leaders in journalism share their experiences while defining the values that help guide their work. They write about who inspires their journalism, what challenges their decision-making and why certain events are influential. Some reflect on hurdles to overcome, accomplishments to savor and questions that persist. Others talk about why it is important to seek truth, honor duty, remain independent and magnify the voices of those who, too often, are missing from the media spotlight.

As a documentary filmmaker, Chris Palmer maintains a successful career producing award-winning works about wildlife and environmental issues.  But he worries about those productions that discard ethics and exploit animals in a quest for higher ratings and a commercial windfall.

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