Journalism

journalists can also specify what subject they want to specialize in, they do not always have a choice when it comes to covering a certain topic. Bloggers, therefore, are sometimes biased in their work, a characteristic that is frowned upon in journalism, as journalism is mainly about being objective. As a result of these differences, bloggers should not be considered as…

than ever, but the demand for scandal and controversy also seems to be increasing more rapidly. I can understand why stories about celebrities may appeal to journalists and the public alike – it’s hard to ignore a good scandal. However celebrity journalism can be a little more threatening than just keeping up on Kim Kardashian’s latest nude selfie-scandal – beneath the surface lies something a little more sinister – the issue of placing celebrity spin in non-celebrity news. Using celebrity…

of information available to all citizens. Journalism is a real life professional practise, yet to still determine the rules formulating roles and obligations towards the motivations and intentions of transparency and relationships, as journalism is inherently in preference and dependence on official sources, so critical to the professional purpose of journalism and even more so is the importance of active participation. This essay argues that journalism greatly enhances the vital role in…

transmission of information through many venues (e.g., internet, television, radio, print) there is much dialogue concerning the ethics of present day journalism. The question that will be reviewed in this dissertation is: (1) what are the obligations of journalist’s in regards to reporting events responsibly, and (2) can Biblical ethics be applied to modern journalism? Western society has always had an almost a morbid infatuation with crime and punishment, i.e., the dirty laundry of others.…

Citizen journalism is defined as public, participatory or street journalism. Citizen journalism is based upon public citizens playing an active role on collecting data and be intermittent on social media. With the increasing development of social media, citizens have been posting, tweeting and reporting on-the-spot news. At present, most citizens have been practicing citizen journalism effectively. However, with that, there might be a few risks and opportunities that come when practicing citizen…

The news media’s shift from public and political issues to the hot topics of “gossip, crime, and sex” is expertly analyzed in Dr. William R. Davie’s article “Crime and Passion: Journalism for the Masses?.” Davie cites the term “yellow journalism,” coined from Tabloid Tales: Global Debates over Media Standards authors Sparks and Tulloch, to describe the sensationalistic form of news that was popularized in the late 1800s. The sensational tabloids in Britain share the same space as many…

Journalism today has changed in many ways. The invention of the Internet has opened up more opportunities for writers to write about issues that are important to them. They can now reach a wider audience and share their ideas with many more people. Articles are now available as print media, online articles, documentaries and news broadcasts. The advent of social media has now given ordinary people the opportunity to not only listen to the news and learn but to contribute their own opinions.…

Romel Lherisson Intro to Journalism Page One (2011) Journalism is defined by Merriam-Webster as “an academic study concerned with the collection and editing of news or the management of a news medium”. What this definition fails to mention is the cultural definition of “journalism”. Journalism may be defined by some as the profession of providing the truth to the general public. This idea of truth expressed in various different mediums has been around for centuries and can be seen as the way…

In order to become successful in this industry, I must first earn a degree in Broadcast Journalism. I plan to attend Arizona State University’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication to receive a well educated degree. They are known for having an innovative broadcasting program that keeps all students updated on the most recent techniques for newscasting. This business is undoubtedly an atmosphere of working for what you want and working your way up to the top. In the…

Community Journalism Community journalism is not simply a type of media outlet. It is also a concept, an idea. It focuses on management and reporters who are close their community and have an intimate relationship with those they cover (Byerly, 1961; Lauterer, 2006; Reader, 2012). Community journalism managers are still determining how to deal with declining readership, yet they have been somewhat protected because of the locational isolation and lack of competition in the markets many cover…