2-3-10 Journalism Notes

Definition:
Define “Journalism” in 1-3 sentences.
- The telling of current events, that are newsworthy through the Internet, radio, television, newspaper, or magazines (Print, Broadcast, Convergence).


List and describe the six criteria of newsworthiness.

TITLE DESCRIPTION EXAMPLE
1. Timeliness- care about things that are happening right now. ex. Haiti, Super Bowl, Weather (right now).

2. Significance- event that has affected many people. ex. natural disasters, 9-11, Elections, War on Terror.

3. Unusallness- Things that do not happen very often. ex. Man bites dog

4. Prominence- People we care about. ex. Celebrities, President.

5. Proximity- Care about things that are close to us. ex. Difference between Star Tribune and CNN.

6. Human Interest- Feel Good Story. ex. Coming over adversity.




What are the advantages of print journalism?
1. Control over when you read the news.

2. Control over what you read.

3. A lot more in depth than broadcast news.


What are the advantages of broadcast journalism?

1. Video brings things to life. More engaging. (Visual Aspect)

2. Much more up-to-date. (Live)

3. More accessible.


Why has online journalism (convergent media) become so popular?
- The Best of Both Worlds. Has advantages of print and broadcast journalism. Has both in depth stories and video.