Purpose of Journalism

I believe the purpose of journalism is to provide a well-informed collection of ideas and facts to the public, whether for entertainment purposes, business, the public's benefit, etc. Journalism is a record of events, which is unarguably something every generation needs for future progress. It is also an art--a revenue for creativity, as writers are often free to express themselves, and through words share how they see a particular topic. Finally, journalism is a medium of control. Through the use of journalism, mass messages (true or untrue) can be distributed immediately, thus in some ways making journalists themselves in control over entire nations.