Journalism genres

uncovered the massive scandal of child molestation by priest and the Catholic Archdiocese attempt to cover it up. Although the journalist were pursuing a huge and difficult story, they uncovered the story to the public and took a huge step for all of journalism. In order to do this they mastered the ability to work as a team, communicate efficiently with their interviewees and research the issue to its core. The team’s ability to work diligently together is a huge factor in the success of…

“Ebola:the modern black plague” “Lawsuit happy woman sues McD over hot coffee”\ “Magic pill causes weight loss” A pill that makes you lose weight magically? Tell me more. The truth is, we all fall prey to sensationalism. Sensationalism is a type of editorial bias. We see sensationalism in the media everywhere from pop up ads online to titles of articles in the newspapers. Journalists use sensationalism to draw readers in, hook them onto the piece of writing, excite the reader and make them…

You turn on the news. While viewing headline after headline, do you notice any kind of pattern? Every one of those programs highlights someone or something that stands out from the rest of the world. They are different, therefore they are noteworthy. Still, what about those who are not recognized? Does this mean that their work is subpar and not worth the attention? Of course not! However, by only presenting the accomplishments of those who have done “extraordinary” works, the media paints a…

Abstract This report discusses the presentation of psychobiological determinants of behaviour in the media. Focusing on online newspapers, this report will discuss seven examples of reductionist reporting. Although some parts of psychology have biological underpinnings, it is important to take more of a holistic approach when trying to develop an understanding for them. Examples include sibling aggression, internet usage and depression, diet and depression, natural remedies for relieving anxiety…

In recent year’s news coverage have presented information as a form of individual biases to the public, while undermining the opposing viewpoints of others towards the same issue. As a result, viewers are often misinformed about the true face of contentious issues broadcasted throughout news stations. The news that the public perceive as truth is quite often just the point of view of a group of few. For that reason, the fairness doctrine was introduced back in 1949 its purpose was to avoid the…

The Impact of the Media on the Fear of Crime With so many forms of media at the tips of society’s fingers at any time, in no way is it surprising that the public’s fear of crime has generally increased over the years, even though crime itself has decreased. There is instant and seemingly unlimited access to multiple forms of media within seconds now– having access to media sites with user-generated content, the ability to access and read news articles on the recent local crimes, crime programs…

Media today has become extremely corrupt while spreading the news about today’s politics. Today's new articles on politics are usually either biased, the story is slightly altered, or the information in the articles are just found to be rumors later on. There aren’t many news sources today that are producing reliable articles that aren’t biased one way or another towards politics. I believe that all sources of media today have had a combined negative impact on politics today because people use…

The portrayal of current events in the media wields a formidable power over the opinions of its viewers. By watching or reading the news, the recipients are formulating their own judgements on the content based off of the supposedly objective information given. However, if the media chose to broadcast false or biased news, it could affect the mindsets of the entire nation and rally support for a private agenda while misusing freedom of the press to spread lies. The media also has the power to…

In Amusing Ourselves to Death, Neil Postman discusses “the news of the day”(7), and his opinion on it. Had it not been for the mediums that we get our information from, we would not pay attention to certain stories. He states that the news of the day is simply “a figment of our technological imagination” (8) and without the platform to display it, “the news of the day does not exist” (8). I agree with Postman's view because in my everyday life I choose to get information from not only the people…

In “How to be a Skeptical News Consumer,” Donna Halper, a professor of media, describes the importance of fact checking when reading news, both online and in print. She explains how often pieces of information are inflated, whether it’s done to make a point or to make a profit. Many citizens spread stories around as a joke, but some rather gullible people believe them to be true. On occasion, a company advertises a false statement accidentally. The author supports her claims using examples of…