Journalism
Define “Journalism” in 1-3 sentences.
Current events that are news worthy, and are published/broadcasted for an audience.List and describe the six criteria of newsworthiness.TITLE DESCRIPTION EXAMPLE1. Timeliness (current)-EX. you wouldn't have a news story about the state fair in january2. Proximity (How close geographically)-EX. Hot in Saudi Arabia today!... doesn't affect us HERE3. Significance (Events)-EX. Plane crashes, natural disasters...doesn't happen on a daily basis4. Prominence (People)-EX. Britney Spears shaves head, celebrities, Obama's Children like Hannah Montana5. Unusualness-EX. Octuplets6. Human Interest (feel good stories)-EX. New baby dolphin born at the zoo today...bad story, bad story, then ohhh cute positive storyWhat are the advantages of print journalism?1. Have control over what you read2. Tangible, permenance3. Much more indepthWhat are the advantages of broadcast journalism?1. Better connection with audience, audio and video2. Much more current, view LIVE things3. Much easier to update and change information, "dewey defeats truman"Why has online journalism (convergent media) become so popular?
You get both the advantages of print and broadcast journalism
Best of both worlds
Free (don't have to pay $15 a month for a newspaper)