Definition:
Define “Journalism” in 1-3 sentences.

Writing or Broadcasting important news worthy events by using newspapers, television, radio,magazines, and the Internet.

List and describe the six criteria of newsworthiness.

TITLE DESCRIPTION EXAMPLE
1.Significance- How many people it impacts

2.Timeliness- Things that are happening now

3.Unusualness- Things out of the ordinary

4.Proximity- Local news

5.Prominence- Celebrities

6.Human Interest- fell good story




What are the advantages of print journalism?
1.You don't have to wait for the news to come on the T.V.

2.Having your own newspaper and bring it anywhere.

3.Choose what you get to read and it is more descriptive.


What are the advantages of broadcast journalism?

1.You can watch video and hear it.

2.Current News and the ability to be live and give live updates.

3.Reaching everyone in your broadcast area.


Why has online journalism (convergent media) become so popular?

It allows you to put video and print stories on the website and you can access it anywhere.