Journalism Notes

Definition:
Define “Journalism” in 1-3 sentences.
Telling of curent events that are newsworthy through Internet, magazines, newspaper, television and radio.


List and describe the six criteria of newsworthiness.


1. Timeliness- Current events, things that are happening now.

2. Significance- Events, something that affects alot people.

3. Unusuallness- Something that is uncommon. Out of the ordinary.

4. Prominence- (people) News that has to do with important and famous people.

5. Proximity- Caring about things that are close to us.

6. Human Interest- Warm fuzzy stories, meant to make the viewer feel good.




What are the advantages of print journalism?
1. Control over when you get he news

2. Control over what kind of news you want to read.

3. The news is alot more in depth and has more information in print.


What are the advantages of broadcast journalism?

1. Video brings alot more to life, more engaging for the audience.

2. Video news is up-to-date.

3. More accecsibility


Why has online journalism (convergent media) become so popular?

Online news is the best of both worlds, its accessible and has print, and video and pictures.