OMG so jeje

Just imagine if some of our most renowned journalists like Jessica Sojo or Ted Failon would use the 'jejemon' or 'konyo' language while reporting. Would that still make you listen to their reports?  Or would that only make you turn off your television grab a cup of tea and read a well written book instead?

Using proper grammar is a big must not only for journalist but for every professional in the globe.  Since professionalism is somehow measured based on how your logic works and how well you can speak and communicate not only with the locals but also foreigners, knowing proper grammar should be one of the major concerns of a soon to be journalist. 

Reporting and writing a news article focuses mainly on the content of the story which means it needs to be precise and simple as possible. There is no need for luxurious words for not all have the capacity to understand that word. Proper usage of the english grammar should be observed to help the audience connect with the story. But if majority of the audience is not familiar with the english language, then the journalist should use the native dialect. But still, proper grammar should be observed.

A journalist is not limited only in the four corners of the media room. There will always come a time that a journalist would be assigned to cover a specific event at a foreign country. And obviously, a good interview makes up a good story.   He should know how to communicate with the interviewees and use proper grammar so that the interviewee would immediately get his point. It will not only help the journalist to have the deeper thoughts of the interviewee but will also make the interviewee more comfortable during the conversation.

What if a journalist is expected to interview Barrack Obama, the most powerful man in the planet. That journalist would only waste President Obama's time if he could not even gather his thoughts and formulate a question. And every second for this man is precious.

No one would read a poor written story for there will be no point of reading it. It will only confuse the readers and not help them know the things that they should know about the society. The journalist should pick the most suitable word that would fit the story and not include the bastardized words.

Journalists are expected not only to have mastered the english language, which is the universal language, but also master the proper use of it. As they are the voice of the society, they should deliver themselves well. They should be able to express themselves with words for it is the main essence of their profession.

A picture tells a thousand words but words tell a thousand meanings. Using proper grammar would rise up the confidence of a journalist to speak with others. With proper grammar, the journalist would be able to formulate his thoughts easier and it will help him write up faster.