What Led to the Professionalization of Journalism in the Latter

question 22

Multiple Choice

What led to the professionalization of journalism in the latter part of the twentieth century?​

• A) The increase of lawsuits filed against newspapers for libel and slander
• B) The rise of investigative journalism during the Cold War and Vietnam War
• C) ​The increasing pressure from governmental agencies for newspapers to discipline reporters and provide balanced reporting
• D) The development of communications and journalism as an academic discipline, and the creation of professional ethics​

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