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Category Archives: Reporting
Public figures lack privacy
The scandals range from Arnold Schwarzenegger to Tiger Woods, but, the question remains: how much privacy do public figures deserve? There are ranges of opinions on this issue. Bruce Cain, a director of the Institute of Governmental Studies at the University … Continue reading
Posted in Media Credibility, Reporting, Uncategorized
Tagged ethics, fake news, free speech, journalism, media, multimedia, privacy, Reporting
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Social media enhances sports experience
Today, social media has become another popular option used to enhance the sports experience for fans and journalists. In the Internet era, fans are able to find out more information about sports faster than ever before. Social networks give fans … Continue reading
Posted in Multimedia, News coverage, Reporting, Social media
Tagged Internet, journalism, multimedia, Sports, Twitter, Youtube
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Fashion journalism demands passion
Fashion journalism is a broad term used to describe all areas of published fashion media. It includes fashion writers, fashion critics and fashion reporters. When working in fashion journalism you are responsible for following and reporting on the latest fashion … Continue reading
Posted in Journalism Jobs, newspapers, Reporting
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Undercover journalists face ethical questions
Journalists need to take caution when going undercover. When it comes to undercover journalism there is a lot of debate about whether it is ethical. It is important to know what is and what is not ethical and to see … Continue reading
Posted in Law and ethics, Media Credibility, Reporting, Uncategorized
Tagged Credibility, ethics, Reporting, undercover journalism
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How to score in sports journalism
Have you ever wondered how to re-create that final moment of an important game for someone who wasn’t able to see it? With sports center and ESPN expanding their broadcast to 24 hours, more free-lance sports journalist opportunities are becoming … Continue reading
Posted in Reporting, Uncategorized
Tagged Internet, National Sports Journalism Center, Youtube
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New York Times paywall produces mixed results
Faced with shrinking print readership and anemic advertising revenue, The New York Times Company in March of 2011 launched its second attempt at controversial digital subscriptions for its online content with mixed results, say industry experts. The Bad The Times’ … Continue reading
Opinions vary on ethics in undercover journalism
When it comes to undercover journalism it seems that the lines of ethical and unethical start to blur. It is important to research different views and opinions of undercover journalism and why it is or is not ethical. View from a … Continue reading
Research shows uncertainty in news affecting public opinion
News is everywhere. It is unavoidable and people form their opinions based on what they see or hear. Several studies show a lot of research has gone into public opinions and news. The question, we wonder, is whether the news is … Continue reading
Posted in Media Credibility, News coverage, Reporting
Tagged news, politics, polls, public opinion
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Visuals are important in journalism
Nothing catches the attention of a reader like a visual does. Monica Moses, the Star Tribune’s deputy ME/Visuals and poynter.org faculty member, said that through research “we know that 90 percent of readers enter pages through large photos, artwork, or display type … Continue reading
Posted in Multimedia, newspapers, Reporting
Tagged Future of Journalism, journalism, photography, visuals
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Citizen journalists a part of media landscape
Citizen journalists in theory are the same as regular journalists except that they are not employed by a media outlet. The exact definition according to dictionary.com is, “the involvement of non-professionals in reporting news, especially in blogs and other websites.” Online … Continue reading
Posted in Media Credibility, Multimedia, News coverage, Reporting
Tagged Blogging, citizen journalism
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Media polarization is real and can be solved
It has become popular to claim the media is biased. Accusations fly from both sides of the political spectrum shouting that the media is against them. From the right you hear about the liberal media with all reporters putting a liberal … Continue reading
Posted in Media Credibility, News coverage, Reporting
Tagged Credibility, journalism, journalists, news, news reporting, Opinion
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Journalists face risks in wartime
Many journalists and reporters have put their life on the line for a story. Being a journalist can be a dangerous job, especially when you enter a war zone. Reporters often have to go through extreme measures just to get … Continue reading
Women making strides in sports broadcasting
Women have made great strides into the world of sports broadcasting over the past 50 years according to Lou Schwartz, the American Sportscasters Association’s President. What started as a male-only world has evolved into a world where women not only can … Continue reading
Late-night comedy programs are informative, not journalism
In the age of technology, it’s easier than ever to get your hands on a reliable news source. Since 2004, more and more young adults (as many as one-in-five) are getting their news from Jon Stewart as opposed to Brian Williams. “At … Continue reading
Ethical journalism builds trust
In the fast paced world of journalism, ethics and standard codes of conduct are important. Well delivered and gathered material is necessary in being taken seriously as a valid source of information. The audience needs a sense of trust in … Continue reading
Posted in Law and ethics, Media Credibility, Press Freedom, Reporting
Tagged ethics, journalism, media, Trust
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Jon Stewart ranked No. 4 most admired journalist
Jon Stewart, host of Comedy Central’s The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, was ranked at no. 4 after a poll in 2007 when Americans were asked which journalist they admired the most, according to the Pew Research Center. Where some would not … Continue reading
Print journalism’s memory recall is better than broadcast journalism
Print journalism might not last forever. In fact, it may even disappear completely. With the invention of the Internet and broadcast news, readers have switched from newspapers to digital media, even tough it means not recalling all of the news. Photo … Continue reading
Posted in Multimedia, newspapers, Reporting
Tagged Broadcast journalism, journalism, news, newspapers, print media, USA Today
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Journalists go undercover to investigate society
Reporters do investigative journalism for three reasons: to uncover scandals, review policies of the government, businesses, and organizations, and to draw attention to social, economic, political, and cultural trends. There are countless reporters who have disguised themselves achieve one of these … Continue reading
Posted in Journalism Jobs, Reporting
Tagged extreme, investigative, journalism, undercover
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Is Twitter Journalism?
Journalism education is being transformed to include new technologies and new ways of reporting. Twitter is becoming more frequently used by reporters to quickly give news on events going on now, but is it considered journalism? Webster’s Dictionary defines journalism … Continue reading
Posted in Media Credibility, News coverage, Reporting, Social media
Tagged content, context, journalism, Twitter
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Consider freelance journalism
There is important information one should know before pursuing a freelance journalism career. The field is full of advantages and disadvantages that should be taken into careful consideration before deciding if this is the right profession for you. Advantages According … Continue reading
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