Definition:
Define “Journalism” in 1-3 sentences.
The broadcast of current events that are news worthy.


List and describe the six criteria of newsworthiness.

TITLE DESCRIPTION EXAMPLE
1. Significance - Hati earthquake effected thousands of people.

2. Timeliness - Weather and traffic.

3. Unusualness - Fires.

4. Proximity - Minnesota Sport Teams.

5. Prominence - Brittany Spears hair cut.

6. Human Interest - A dolphin was born at the Zoo today.




What are the advantages of print journalism?
1. Ability to read the news when you want

2. Portable and tangible, much more descriptive

3. Choose what you want to read


What are the advantages of broadcast journalism?
1. More senses, sounds and visual.

2. More current, live.

3. Easier to see on TV and through the internet.

Why has online journalism (convergent media) become so popular?
It has print and video all in one. Can have ton of content more than you can have on a newspaper. Include all video that is more dynamic. You can control when you read the news.