2. John Dewey: Journalism is "the medium through which men exchange ideas and opinions, and by which they come to understand and influence each other."
3. Carl W. Ackerman: Journalism is "a descriptive narrative based upon facts and conveying information which is true, accurate, and complete, written for the purpose of increasing knowledge and understanding of passing events."
4. Bernard C. Cohen: Journalism is "the process of collecting, processing, and disseminating information about current events that are considered newsworthy."
5. Herbert J. Gans: Journalism is "a social institution that produces and distributes news and information to a mass audience."
6. Michael Schudson: Journalism is "the production, distribution, and consumption of news and information in a society."