The field report
Example: Field report covers events directly from location
Definition
"The field report" in journalism refers to a detailed account or coverage of events that are observed and recorded directly from the location where they occur. It provides firsthand information, often including descriptions, interviews, and immediate reactions to the situation on site.
Etymology
The phrase "the field report" combines 'field,' derived from Old English 'feld,' meaning open land or area, and 'report,' from Latin 'reportare,' meaning to carry back. In journalism, the term evolved to describe reports gathered directly from the 'field' or site of events, emphasizing firsthand coverage.
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"The field report" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Journalism - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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