Notes

Definition:Define “Journalism” in 1-3 sentences.
Current events that are newsworthy that are published or broadcasted to an audience.

List and describe the six criteria of newsworthiness.
TITLE DESCRIPTION EXAMPLE
1. Timeliness
2. Proximity
3. Significance-events
4. Prominence-people
5. Unusualness
6. Human interest-feel good stories
What are the advantages of print journalism?
1. control over what you read
2. tangible-permanent
3. more information
What are the advantages of broadcast journalism?
1. better connection to the audience
2. more current
3. easier to change
Why has online journalism (convergent media) become so popular?
It is up-to-date, it has the most information, permanent, control what you read, better connection, and free. It has the combined elements of print and broadcast journalism.