Tuesday, February 17, 2009

"Journalism" Notes

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 tangible, easier to archive
3. Much more in depth, 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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