Jounalism Notes

Definition:
Define “Journalism” in 1-3 sentences.
reporting, writing, editing, photographing, or broadcasting news or of conducting any news organization as a business.

List and describe the six criteria of newsworthiness.

TITLE // DESCRIPTION // EXAMPLE
1. Timeliness // Things that are current // The weather today will be...
2. Proximity // Local, or events near by // Car accident on nearby highway
3. Significance // Major event, important // 9/11, Swine Flu
4. Prominence // Major people, important // Britney Spears shaves her head
5. Unusualness // Doesn't happen often // Octuplets
6. Human Interest // A feel-good story, positive // Blind basketball player that shot 2 free-throws

What are the advantages of print journalism?
1. Ability to choose what you want to read
2. More detailed stories
3. Less likely to be mistaken

What are the advantages of broadcast journalism?
1. More current
2. Actual footage
3. Free

Why has online journalism (convergent media) become so popular?
It has both of the advantages of print and broadcast journalism. It's constantly updated.