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This 5 page paper provides three article reviews regarding the topic of embedded reporting. An introduction and conclusion are also included in addition to the three distinct reviews. The topic is tied together in the conclusion and several relevant points are discussed such as their right to be there, and the dangers to the journalists and the troops. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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right to be on the front lines, but others report of the dangers of being an embedded journalist. Still others look at previous wars and compare the reporting of those
to the present. In reviewing three articles on the war in Iraq and the role of the embedded journalists, three pieces will be discussed. One is from the London Times
and it is a rather objective piece that talks about the fact that embedded reporters could be used for propaganda. It concludes that while this is the case, much good
journalism has come from the embedded reporting thus far. In another article, the author talks about how in Vietnam he was on the front lines as well and the only
difference between then and now is technology. He sees that nothing has changed. Finally, a hard hitting editorial on the fact that CNNs embedded journalists have hindered the war effort,
and not helped it, is right on point. All three articles come from different places and broach a variety of topics as it respects the use of embedded journalism in
the current war in Iraq. II. Article Review: A London Times Piece Loyd, A. (2003, March 24). Weighing up the risks for the sake of
fair reporting; Iraq war. (Overseas news). The Times (London, England), p.7. The author begins by saying that there is really no safe way to report
from a war. Aside from those in Baghdad, the writer notes that journalists covering the war can be divided into two camps which are the "embedded" reporters, who
work within the military unit, and the rest. Loyd (2003) goes on to say that because they are potential propaganda tools, and subject to limitations dictated by the military, inclusive
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