factual reporting
[ˈfæk.tʃu.əl rɪˈpɔːr.tɪŋ]
noun
reportagem factual
1. journalism or news coverage that presents information based on verifiable facts, without opinion, bias, or interpretation
The newspaper is committed to factual reporting on political events.
O jornal está comprometido com a reportagem factual sobre eventos políticos.
2. the practice of documenting events or information accurately as they occurred, relying on evidence and reliable sources
Factual reporting requires journalists to verify all claims before publication.
A reportagem factual requer que jornalistas verifiquem todas as afirmações antes da publicação.
Factual reporting is a cornerstone value in both Brazilian and American journalism, emphasized in professional codes of ethics. In Brazil, major outlets like Folha de São Paulo and O Globo emphasize reportagem factual as a distinguishing feature. In the US context, this term gained prominence in response to concerns about misinformation and 'fake news,' becoming central to discussions about media credibility and journalistic integrity.
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