The professional training of investigative journalism will help journalists practice more professionally, in accordance with the law, professional ethics, and contribute to publicity, transparency, and democratization of information in all fields of development. of each country.
At the first international scientific conference on “Vietnamese and international experiences on investigative journalism” held on March 31st in Hanoi, some basic issues in investigative activities of researchers Vietnamese and British newspapers have been shared such as the editorial process, the role-playing profession of reporters. These contents are not well trained in journalism training institutions in Vietnam today.
Speaking at the seminar, Assoc. Truong Ngoc Nam, Director of the Institute of Journalism and Propaganda, said: “Journalism profession, including investigative journalism, should be taught in a methodical manner so that students practice legally. law and morality ”.
Especially the issue of public interest and the scope of work of journalists doing investigative journalism. According to Ms. Tran Le Thuy, Director of MDI Center for Communication and Development Initiative, Vietnam Union of Science and Technology Associations: “Some Vietnamese journalists face danger, pressure to write articles. investigation with professional skills no less than international press. They need the protection of the law when acting in the public interest. They need professional support from the State, from the editorial boards, better professional investment to ensure the accuracy and objectivity in the article, to avoid unfortunate errors ”.
Thùy Hương
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