Goldsmith Book Prize
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Edition 9 (2002) Winner
Bill Kovach
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Bill Kovach
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1932 （East Tennessee, United States）
- Nationality
- United States
- Languages
- English
Career
- Occupations
- journalist, editor, author, educator
- Active Years
- 1956-
- Affiliations
- Nieman Foundation (Harvard University), Project for Excellence in Journalism (senior counselor), ICIJ Advisory Committee (North American representative, chair), Missouri School of Journalism (faculty), Committee of Concerned Journalists (founder)
- Memberships
- ICIJ Advisory Committee, Nieman Fellow (Nieman Foundation)
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Tennessee State University | — | — | — | — | United States |
| Stanford University (journalism fellowship) | — | — | — | — | United States |
East Tennessee State University
Country:
United States
Planned graduate study in marine biology but turned to journalism after a summer newspaper job.
Stanford University (journalism fellowship)
Country:
United States
Fellowship at Stanford preceded his hiring by The New York Times Washington bureau in 1968.
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Elijah Parish Lovejoy Award | — | — | Colby College | 受賞 |
| 2000 | Honorary Doctor of Laws (honorary degree) | — | — | Colby College | 授与 |
| 2007 | Honorary doctorate (honorary degree) | — | — | Boston University | 授与 |
Elijah Parish Lovejoy Award
2000
Organization:
Colby College
Result:
受賞
Honorary Doctor of Laws (honorary degree)
2000
Organization:
Colby College
Result:
授与
Honorary doctorate (honorary degree)
2007
Organization:
Boston University
Result:
授与
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
The Elements of Journalism: What Newspeople Should Know and the Public Should Expect
2001 Non-fiction (media studies, journalism)A clear articulation of the principles and responsibilities of journalism, discussing the role of the press and what the public should expect from news organizations.
journalistic ethicspublic responsibilitycredibility of reporting
Warp Speed: America in the Age of Mixed Media
1997 Non-fiction (media studies)Analyzes how changes in the media environment and the acceleration of information flow affect society and journalism.
media changespeed of informationmedia and democracy
Blur: How to Know What's True in the Age of Information Overload
2010 Non-fiction (media literacy)Provides guidance and critical thinking tools for distinguishing reliable information in an age of information overload.
media literacyverificationpublic trust
Bibliography
- The Elements of Journalism: What Newspeople Should Know and the Public Should Expect (co-authored)
- Warp Speed: America in the Age of Mixed Media (co-authored)
- Blur: How to Know What's True in the Age of Information Overload (co-authored)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- concise, fact-driven journalistic proseclear, didactic exposition
- Recurring Motifs
- journalistic ethicsthe watchdog role of the pressreliability of information
Legacy
Bill Kovach is regarded for systematizing journalistic ethics and professional standards, advocating media education and the watchdog role of the press. His strict editorial approach and contributions as an educator and activist influenced many journalists.
Academic Societies
- Nieman Foundation (affiliation)
- Missouri School of Journalism (affiliation)
Archives
- Nieman Foundation archives (Harvard University)
Quotes
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A first obligation of a journalist is to tell the truth.
Source: The Elements of Journalism (co-authored book) (2001)
Trivia
- Born in 1932 to Albanian parents.
- Served four years in the U.S. Navy before entering journalism.
- Covered civil rights, politics and Appalachian poverty for the Nashville Tennessean (1960–1967).
- Served as Washington bureau chief for The New York Times and later as editor of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
- Worked at the Nieman Foundation (Harvard) as a fellow and curator.