Definition:
Define “Journalism” in 1-3 sentences.
The telling of current events that are newsworthy through writing: newspaper, magazines, and the internet.
List and describe the six criteria of newsworthiness.
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1. Timeliness- we care about things that are current (ex. Tornadoes that just happened).
2. Prominence- we care about famous people. (ex. When Barack buys a dog).
3. Proximity- we care about the news that is near us. (ex. traffic in Twin Cities).
4. Significance- we care about larger events (ex. impact of millions in Japan).
5. Unusualness- we care about things that don't happen often (ex. Long Island serial killer).
6. Human Interest- we care about things that make us feel good (ex. Panda having baby).
What are the advantages of print journalism?
1. Print stories go more into detail.
2. You have the ability to read what you want.
3. You can take it with you, to go to the bathroom.
What are the advantages of broadcast journalism?
1. Broadcast journalism is more current, and up-to-the-minute.
2. It is more appealing to have video.
3. There are generally more interesting topics.
Why has online journalism (convergent media) become so popular?
Because it is so accessible and it happens right away, which allows for current news.
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