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Papers by befrdu woldeamanuel

The watchdog role of journalism: A study on the perception of Ethiopian journalists and submitted... more The watchdog role of journalism: A study on the perception of Ethiopian journalists and submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of Master of Arts in Journalism and Communication complies with the regulations of the University and meets the accepted standards with respect to originality and quality.

The Watchdog Role of Journalism: A Study on the perception of Ethiopian Journalists Befrdu Woldea... more The Watchdog Role of Journalism: A Study on the perception of Ethiopian Journalists Befrdu Woldeamanuel Addis Ababa University, 2012 This study was an inquiry into the perception of Ethiopian journalists with regard to the watchdog role of journalism. In this regard, the researcher has employed Western model of journalism, Development model journalism and propaganda model as theoretical underpinnings to answer the designed research questions. To come up with a seeming finding, qualitative research methodology was employed with an individual in-depth interview and focus group discussion as instruments for data collection. Hence, using a purposive sampling, a total of six practicing journalists were interviewed in the in-depth interview category, of which two were editors-in-chief, the other two, deputy editors-inchiefs, one assistant editor and finally a producer. In the focus group discussion domain, six journalists were interviewed from one media house. The participants for the ind...

Thesis Chapters by befrdu woldeamanuel

Journalism, 2012

This study was an inquiry into the perception of Ethiopian journalists with regard to the watchd... more This study was an inquiry into the perception of Ethiopian journalists with regard to the
watchdog role of journalism. In this regard, the researcher has employed Western model
of journalism, Development model journalism and propaganda model as theoretical
underpinnings to answer the designed research questions. To come up with a seeming
finding, qualitative research methodology was employed with an individual in-depth
interview and focus group discussion as instruments for data collection. Hence, using a
purposive sampling, a total of six practicing journalists were interviewed in the in-depth
interview category, of which two were editors-in-chief, the other two, deputy editors-inchiefs, one assistant editor and finally a producer. In the focus group discussion domain,
six journalists were interviewed from one media house. The participants for the
individual in-depth interview were also drawn from both government and private media
institutions.
In the findings, journalists from both individual and focus group fronts have the
orientation toward watchdog journalism as the Western literature portrays it; „to be the
public‟s eye in monitoring and exposing power abuse and misuse, maladministration, and
corruption, to serve as a check and balance on the government or a fourth estate to
monitor the three branches of government.‟ Except one who learned it at school, the rest
were informed about it through reading and actual practice.
When it comes to our context, the government media has espoused development
journalism, while the private media claimed to exercise watchdog journalism with all its
challenges. At last, it was found out that since the practice of the Western model of
journalism was not compatible to our situation, development journalism seems to be the
available option that works in our condition. Moreover, it was also shown that watchdog
journalism has a part to play in the realm of development journalism. Furthermore, it was
suggested that the practice of watchdog journalism needs a redefinition in our context.

Thesis, 2012

The Watchdog Role of Journalism: A Study on the perception of Ethiopian Journalists Befrdu Woldea... more The Watchdog Role of Journalism: A Study on the perception of Ethiopian Journalists
Befrdu Woldeamanuel
Addis Ababa University, 2012
This study was an inquiry into the perception of Ethiopian journalists with regard to the
watchdog role of journalism. In this regard, the researcher has employed Western model
of journalism, Development model journalism and propaganda model as theoretical
underpinnings to answer the designed research questions. To come up with a seeming
finding, qualitative research methodology was employed with an individual in-depth
interview and focus group discussion as instruments for data collection. Hence, using a
purposive sampling, a total of six practicing journalists were interviewed in the in-depth
interview category, of which two were editors-in-chief, the other two, deputy editors-inchiefs, one assistant editor and finally a producer. In the focus group discussion domain,
six journalists were interviewed from one media house. The participants for the
individual in-depth interview were also drawn from both government and private media
institutions.
In the findings, journalists from both individual and focus group fronts have the
orientation toward watchdog journalism as the Western literature portrays it; „to be the
public‟s eye in monitoring and exposing power abuse and misuse, maladministration, and
corruption, to serve as a check and balance on the government or a fourth estate to
monitor the three branches of government.‟ Except one who learned it at school, the rest
were informed about it through reading and actual practice.
When it comes to our context, the government media has espoused development
journalism, while the private media claimed to exercise watchdog journalism with all its
challenges. At last, it was found out that since the practice of the Western model of
journalism was not compatible to our situation, development journalism seems to be the
available option that works in our condition. Moreover, it was also shown that watchdog
journalism has a part to play in the realm of development journalism. Furthermore, it was
suggested that the practice of watchdog journalism needs a redefinition in our context.

Drafts by befrdu woldeamanuel

Journalism, 2012

ABSTRACT The Watchdog Role of Journalism: A Study on the perception of Ethiopian Journalists Befr... more ABSTRACT
The Watchdog Role of Journalism: A Study on the perception of Ethiopian Journalists
Befrdu Woldeamanuel
Addis Ababa University, 2012
This study was an inquiry into the perception of Ethiopian journalists with regard to the
watchdog role of journalism. In this regard, the researcher has employed Western model
of journalism, Development model journalism and propaganda model as theoretical
underpinnings to answer the designed research questions. To come up with a seeming
finding, qualitative research methodology was employed with an individual in-depth
interview and focus group discussion as instruments for data collection. Hence, using a
purposive sampling, a total of six practicing journalists were interviewed in the in-depth
interview category, of which two were editors-in-chief, the other two, deputy editors-inchiefs, one assistant editor and finally a producer. In the focus group discussion domain,
six journalists were interviewed from one media house. The participants for the
individual in-depth interview were also drawn from both government and private media
institutions.
In the findings, journalists from both individual and focus group fronts have the
orientation toward watchdog journalism as the Western literature portrays it; „to be the
public‟s eye in monitoring and exposing power abuse and misuse, maladministration, and
corruption, to serve as a check and balance on the government or a fourth estate to
monitor the three branches of government.‟ Except one who learned it at school, the rest
were informed about it through reading and actual practice.
When it comes to our context, the government media has espoused development
journalism, while the private media claimed to exercise watchdog journalism with all its
challenges. At last, it was found out that since the practice of the Western model of
journalism was not compatible to our situation, development journalism seems to be the
available option that works in our condition. Moreover, it was also shown that watchdog
journalism has a part to play in the realm of development journalism. Furthermore, it was
suggested that the practice of watchdog journalism needs a redefinition in our context.

The Watchdog Role of Journalism: A Study on the Perception of Ethiopian Journalists, 2012

This study was an inquiry into the perception of Ethiopian journalists with regard to the watchd... more This study was an inquiry into the perception of Ethiopian journalists with regard to the
watchdog role of journalism. In this regard, the researcher has employed Western model
of journalism, Development model journalism and propaganda model as theoretical
underpinnings to answer the designed research questions. To come up with a seeming
finding, qualitative research methodology was employed with an individual in-depth
interview and focus group discussion as instruments for data collection. Hence, using a
purposive sampling, a total of six practicing journalists were interviewed in the in-depth
interview category, of which two were editors-in-chief, the other two, deputy editors-inchiefs, one assistant editor and finally a producer. In the focus group discussion domain,
six journalists were interviewed from one media house. The participants for the
individual in-depth interview were also drawn from both government and private media
institutions.
In the findings, journalists from both individual and focus group fronts have the
orientation toward watchdog journalism as the Western literature portrays it; „to be the
public‟s eye in monitoring and exposing power abuse and misuse, maladministration, and
corruption, to serve as a check and balance on the government or a fourth estate to
monitor the three branches of government.‟ Except one who learned it at school, the rest
were informed about it through reading and actual practice.
When it comes to our context, the government media has espoused development
journalism, while the private media claimed to exercise watchdog journalism with all its
challenges. At last, it was found out that since the practice of the Western model of
journalism was not compatible to our situation, development journalism seems to be the
available option that works in our condition. Moreover, it was also shown that watchdog
journalism has a part to play in the realm of development journalism. Furthermore, it was
suggested that the practice of watchdog journalism needs a redefinition in our context.

ABSTRACT The Watchdog Role of Journalism: A Study on the perception of Ethiopian Journalists Befr... more ABSTRACT
The Watchdog Role of Journalism: A Study on the perception of Ethiopian Journalists
Befrdu Woldeamanuel
Addis Ababa University, 2012
This study was an inquiry into the perception of Ethiopian journalists with regard to the
watchdog role of journalism. In this regard, the researcher has employed Western model
of journalism, Development model journalism and propaganda model as theoretical
underpinnings to answer the designed research questions. To come up with a seeming
finding, qualitative research methodology was employed with an individual in-depth
interview and focus group discussion as instruments for data collection. Hence, using a
purposive sampling, a total of six practicing journalists were interviewed in the in-depth
interview category, of which two were editors-in-chief, the other two, deputy editors-inchiefs, one assistant editor and finally a producer. In the focus group discussion domain,
six journalists were interviewed from one media house. The participants for the
individual in-depth interview were also drawn from both government and private media
institutions.
In the findings, journalists from both individual and focus group fronts have the
orientation toward watchdog journalism as the Western literature portrays it; „to be the
public‟s eye in monitoring and exposing power abuse and misuse, maladministration, and
corruption, to serve as a check and balance on the government or a fourth estate to
monitor the three branches of government.‟ Except one who learned it at school, the rest
were informed about it through reading and actual practice.
When it comes to our context, the government media has espoused development
journalism, while the private media claimed to exercise watchdog journalism with all its
challenges. At last, it was found out that since the practice of the Western model of
journalism was not compatible to our situation, development journalism seems to be the
available option that works in our condition. Moreover, it was also shown that watchdog
journalism has a part to play in the realm of development journalism. Furthermore, it was
suggested that the practice of watchdog journalism needs a redefinition in our context.

The watchdog role of journalism: A study on the perception of Ethiopian journalists and submitted... more The watchdog role of journalism: A study on the perception of Ethiopian journalists and submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of Master of Arts in Journalism and Communication complies with the regulations of the University and meets the accepted standards with respect to originality and quality.

The Watchdog Role of Journalism: A Study on the perception of Ethiopian Journalists Befrdu Woldea... more The Watchdog Role of Journalism: A Study on the perception of Ethiopian Journalists Befrdu Woldeamanuel Addis Ababa University, 2012 This study was an inquiry into the perception of Ethiopian journalists with regard to the watchdog role of journalism. In this regard, the researcher has employed Western model of journalism, Development model journalism and propaganda model as theoretical underpinnings to answer the designed research questions. To come up with a seeming finding, qualitative research methodology was employed with an individual in-depth interview and focus group discussion as instruments for data collection. Hence, using a purposive sampling, a total of six practicing journalists were interviewed in the in-depth interview category, of which two were editors-in-chief, the other two, deputy editors-inchiefs, one assistant editor and finally a producer. In the focus group discussion domain, six journalists were interviewed from one media house. The participants for the ind...

Journalism, 2012

This study was an inquiry into the perception of Ethiopian journalists with regard to the watchd... more This study was an inquiry into the perception of Ethiopian journalists with regard to the
watchdog role of journalism. In this regard, the researcher has employed Western model
of journalism, Development model journalism and propaganda model as theoretical
underpinnings to answer the designed research questions. To come up with a seeming
finding, qualitative research methodology was employed with an individual in-depth
interview and focus group discussion as instruments for data collection. Hence, using a
purposive sampling, a total of six practicing journalists were interviewed in the in-depth
interview category, of which two were editors-in-chief, the other two, deputy editors-inchiefs, one assistant editor and finally a producer. In the focus group discussion domain,
six journalists were interviewed from one media house. The participants for the
individual in-depth interview were also drawn from both government and private media
institutions.
In the findings, journalists from both individual and focus group fronts have the
orientation toward watchdog journalism as the Western literature portrays it; „to be the
public‟s eye in monitoring and exposing power abuse and misuse, maladministration, and
corruption, to serve as a check and balance on the government or a fourth estate to
monitor the three branches of government.‟ Except one who learned it at school, the rest
were informed about it through reading and actual practice.
When it comes to our context, the government media has espoused development
journalism, while the private media claimed to exercise watchdog journalism with all its
challenges. At last, it was found out that since the practice of the Western model of
journalism was not compatible to our situation, development journalism seems to be the
available option that works in our condition. Moreover, it was also shown that watchdog
journalism has a part to play in the realm of development journalism. Furthermore, it was
suggested that the practice of watchdog journalism needs a redefinition in our context.

Thesis, 2012

The Watchdog Role of Journalism: A Study on the perception of Ethiopian Journalists Befrdu Woldea... more The Watchdog Role of Journalism: A Study on the perception of Ethiopian Journalists
Befrdu Woldeamanuel
Addis Ababa University, 2012
This study was an inquiry into the perception of Ethiopian journalists with regard to the
watchdog role of journalism. In this regard, the researcher has employed Western model
of journalism, Development model journalism and propaganda model as theoretical
underpinnings to answer the designed research questions. To come up with a seeming
finding, qualitative research methodology was employed with an individual in-depth
interview and focus group discussion as instruments for data collection. Hence, using a
purposive sampling, a total of six practicing journalists were interviewed in the in-depth
interview category, of which two were editors-in-chief, the other two, deputy editors-inchiefs, one assistant editor and finally a producer. In the focus group discussion domain,
six journalists were interviewed from one media house. The participants for the
individual in-depth interview were also drawn from both government and private media
institutions.
In the findings, journalists from both individual and focus group fronts have the
orientation toward watchdog journalism as the Western literature portrays it; „to be the
public‟s eye in monitoring and exposing power abuse and misuse, maladministration, and
corruption, to serve as a check and balance on the government or a fourth estate to
monitor the three branches of government.‟ Except one who learned it at school, the rest
were informed about it through reading and actual practice.
When it comes to our context, the government media has espoused development
journalism, while the private media claimed to exercise watchdog journalism with all its
challenges. At last, it was found out that since the practice of the Western model of
journalism was not compatible to our situation, development journalism seems to be the
available option that works in our condition. Moreover, it was also shown that watchdog
journalism has a part to play in the realm of development journalism. Furthermore, it was
suggested that the practice of watchdog journalism needs a redefinition in our context.

Journalism, 2012

ABSTRACT The Watchdog Role of Journalism: A Study on the perception of Ethiopian Journalists Befr... more ABSTRACT
The Watchdog Role of Journalism: A Study on the perception of Ethiopian Journalists
Befrdu Woldeamanuel
Addis Ababa University, 2012
This study was an inquiry into the perception of Ethiopian journalists with regard to the
watchdog role of journalism. In this regard, the researcher has employed Western model
of journalism, Development model journalism and propaganda model as theoretical
underpinnings to answer the designed research questions. To come up with a seeming
finding, qualitative research methodology was employed with an individual in-depth
interview and focus group discussion as instruments for data collection. Hence, using a
purposive sampling, a total of six practicing journalists were interviewed in the in-depth
interview category, of which two were editors-in-chief, the other two, deputy editors-inchiefs, one assistant editor and finally a producer. In the focus group discussion domain,
six journalists were interviewed from one media house. The participants for the
individual in-depth interview were also drawn from both government and private media
institutions.
In the findings, journalists from both individual and focus group fronts have the
orientation toward watchdog journalism as the Western literature portrays it; „to be the
public‟s eye in monitoring and exposing power abuse and misuse, maladministration, and
corruption, to serve as a check and balance on the government or a fourth estate to
monitor the three branches of government.‟ Except one who learned it at school, the rest
were informed about it through reading and actual practice.
When it comes to our context, the government media has espoused development
journalism, while the private media claimed to exercise watchdog journalism with all its
challenges. At last, it was found out that since the practice of the Western model of
journalism was not compatible to our situation, development journalism seems to be the
available option that works in our condition. Moreover, it was also shown that watchdog
journalism has a part to play in the realm of development journalism. Furthermore, it was
suggested that the practice of watchdog journalism needs a redefinition in our context.

The Watchdog Role of Journalism: A Study on the Perception of Ethiopian Journalists, 2012

This study was an inquiry into the perception of Ethiopian journalists with regard to the watchd... more This study was an inquiry into the perception of Ethiopian journalists with regard to the
watchdog role of journalism. In this regard, the researcher has employed Western model
of journalism, Development model journalism and propaganda model as theoretical
underpinnings to answer the designed research questions. To come up with a seeming
finding, qualitative research methodology was employed with an individual in-depth
interview and focus group discussion as instruments for data collection. Hence, using a
purposive sampling, a total of six practicing journalists were interviewed in the in-depth
interview category, of which two were editors-in-chief, the other two, deputy editors-inchiefs, one assistant editor and finally a producer. In the focus group discussion domain,
six journalists were interviewed from one media house. The participants for the
individual in-depth interview were also drawn from both government and private media
institutions.
In the findings, journalists from both individual and focus group fronts have the
orientation toward watchdog journalism as the Western literature portrays it; „to be the
public‟s eye in monitoring and exposing power abuse and misuse, maladministration, and
corruption, to serve as a check and balance on the government or a fourth estate to
monitor the three branches of government.‟ Except one who learned it at school, the rest
were informed about it through reading and actual practice.
When it comes to our context, the government media has espoused development
journalism, while the private media claimed to exercise watchdog journalism with all its
challenges. At last, it was found out that since the practice of the Western model of
journalism was not compatible to our situation, development journalism seems to be the
available option that works in our condition. Moreover, it was also shown that watchdog
journalism has a part to play in the realm of development journalism. Furthermore, it was
suggested that the practice of watchdog journalism needs a redefinition in our context.

ABSTRACT The Watchdog Role of Journalism: A Study on the perception of Ethiopian Journalists Befr... more ABSTRACT
The Watchdog Role of Journalism: A Study on the perception of Ethiopian Journalists
Befrdu Woldeamanuel
Addis Ababa University, 2012
This study was an inquiry into the perception of Ethiopian journalists with regard to the
watchdog role of journalism. In this regard, the researcher has employed Western model
of journalism, Development model journalism and propaganda model as theoretical
underpinnings to answer the designed research questions. To come up with a seeming
finding, qualitative research methodology was employed with an individual in-depth
interview and focus group discussion as instruments for data collection. Hence, using a
purposive sampling, a total of six practicing journalists were interviewed in the in-depth
interview category, of which two were editors-in-chief, the other two, deputy editors-inchiefs, one assistant editor and finally a producer. In the focus group discussion domain,
six journalists were interviewed from one media house. The participants for the
individual in-depth interview were also drawn from both government and private media
institutions.
In the findings, journalists from both individual and focus group fronts have the
orientation toward watchdog journalism as the Western literature portrays it; „to be the
public‟s eye in monitoring and exposing power abuse and misuse, maladministration, and
corruption, to serve as a check and balance on the government or a fourth estate to
monitor the three branches of government.‟ Except one who learned it at school, the rest
were informed about it through reading and actual practice.
When it comes to our context, the government media has espoused development
journalism, while the private media claimed to exercise watchdog journalism with all its
challenges. At last, it was found out that since the practice of the Western model of
journalism was not compatible to our situation, development journalism seems to be the
available option that works in our condition. Moreover, it was also shown that watchdog
journalism has a part to play in the realm of development journalism. Furthermore, it was
suggested that the practice of watchdog journalism needs a redefinition in our context.