Chapter
Providing Context in Long-Form Journalism
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Journalists in long-form storytelling provide lots of context and seek out expert opinions to take a broad view of the topic, giving audiences more in-depth understanding. News is anxiety-inducing and people consume it to feel in control of the situation.
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In long-form journalism, the aim is to provide context, seek out expert opinion, and take a broad view, which is not possible in short-form news.
23:29 - 28:19 (04:50)
Long-Form Journalism
Summary
In long-form journalism, the aim is to provide context, seek out expert opinion, and take a broad view, which is not possible in short-form news. News is anxiety-inducing, but consuming it helps people feel more in control of it.