Definition:
Define “Journalism” in 1-3 sentences.
The telling of current events that are newsworthy,
(through newspapers, magazines, and the internet).
List and describe the six criteria of newsworthiness.
1. Timeliness- things that are current (weather, sports scores, etc).
2. Prominence- famous people (Obama getting a dog, Prince William's marriage).
3. Proximity- news that's close to us (local traffic, weather, crime).
4. Significance- the bigger the event, the more people affected (Japan tsunami, 9/11).
5. Unusualness- things that don't happen often (murder, hurricane, Royal Wedding!!!).
6. Human Interest- 'feel-good' stories (baby pandas, babies, rescue missions, peace).
What are the advantages of print journalism?
1. Stories go into more detail
2. Control what you read/how much you read
3. More tangible/able to take with you
What are the advantages of broadcast journalism?
1. Much more current
2. Power of video/sound
3. Easy access
Why has online journalism (convergent media) become so popular?
Both print/broadcast journalism are combined: best of both worlds!
The internet is revolutionizing news.
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