Define “Journalism” in 1-3 sentences:
Current events that are newsworthy that are published or broadcasted to an audience
List and describe the six criteria of newsworthiness.
1. Timeliness: is current, around the time when it matters the most
2. Proximity: How close you are to it
3. Significance: Events that matter/are significant
4. Prominence: Celebrities, historic figures
5. Unusualness: Events that are rare
6. Human interest: Feel good stories
What are the advantages of print journalism?
1. Much more control over what news you get
2. More tangable, easier to archive
3. Much more indepth, more space for more information
What are the advantages of broadcast journalism?
1. Audio+Visual=Better connection to audience
2. Much more current, can broadcast something live
3. Can correct errors/change information
Why has online journalism (convergent media) become so popular?
All 6 characteristics of newsworthy, internet is free, more convenient, up to minute
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