Journalism Merit Badge
Journalism
Merit Badge
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Journalism Merit Badge Overview
One thing is for sure about journalism: It is never boring. For a reporter, almost every day is different from the last. One day you might interview the mayor of the city, the next day report on a car accident, and the day after that preview a new movie.
Journalism Merit Badge Requirements
The previous version of the Merit Badge requirements can be found in Scoutbook
The requirements will be fed dynamically using the scout book integration
1. Explain what freedom of the press is and how the First Amendment guarantees that you can voice your opinion. In your discussion, tell how to distinguish between fact and opinion, and explain the terms libel, slander, defamation, fair comment and criticism, public figure, privacy, and malice. Discuss how these matters relate to ethics in journalism.
2. Do ONE of the following:
- (a) Newspaper, magazine, and online journalism (with your parent or guardian's permission).
- (1) On the same day, read a local news source or newspaper, a national news sou