Media and Information Literacy - Lesson 2: People as Media
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Which type of journalist may not have their faces or voices broadcast?

  • Photojournalists
  • Print Journalists
  • Broadcast Journalists (correct)
  • Multimedia Journalists

What distinguishes photojournalists from traditional photographers?

  • They work exclusively in black and white photography
  • They use digital cameras instead of film cameras
  • They focus on portrait photography
  • They prioritize capturing images that tell a story (correct)

Which type of journalist typically reports for newspapers or magazines?

  • Broadcast Journalists
  • Multimedia Journalists
  • Photojournalists
  • Print Journalists (correct)

What type of journalism encompasses written stories, still photos, video, and audio on a web page?

<p>Multimedia Journalism (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does media convergence blur the distinction between 'people in media' and 'people as media'?

<p>It leads to people in media also being people as media (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'People in media' refer to in the given text?

<p>Leaders who provide accurate information to lower-end media users (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of 'Citizen Journalism' as mentioned in the text?

<p>Creating and fact-checking media using modern technology and internet (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes 'Opinion Leaders' as per the text?

<p>Leaders for their own group, not for all (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What defines 'Social Journalism' based on the text?

<p>Using social media exclusively to make content available to more people (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who can use the tools of modern technology and internet to create, augment, or fact-check media as mentioned in the text?

<p>People without professional journalism training (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Broadcast Journalist

A journalist who reports content that's broadcast through radio or television.

Photojournalist

A journalist who uses photos to tell stories.

Print Journalist

A journalist who writes for newspapers or magazines.

Multimedia Journalist

Someone who uses different media formats (written, images, audio, video) to report stories online.

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Media Convergence

When different types of media (e.g., print, online, broadcast) blend together.

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People in Media

Influential people who directly provide accurate information.

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Citizen Journalism

Everyday people reporting using modern technology.

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Opinion Leaders

People who influence a specific group.

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Social Journalism

Reporting completely via social media platforms.

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Non-professional Journalism

People without journalistic training who create or fact-check media content using modern technology.

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Study Notes

Types of Journalists

  • Anonymous Journalists: Often work behind the scenes, and their faces or voices may not be broadcast.
  • Photojournalists: Capture newsworthy events through images, incorporating storytelling and context, distinguishing them from traditional photographers who may focus solely on artistic compositions.

Reporting and Journalism Categories

  • Print Journalists: Typically work for newspapers or magazines, focusing on written content.
  • Multimedia Journalism: Engages various formats including written stories, still images, videos, and audio, often presented on web platforms for diverse storytelling.

Media and Convergence

  • Media Convergence: Blurs distinctions between 'people in media' (professionals) and 'people as media' (the general public), enabling broader participation and engagement in content creation and dissemination.

Key Concepts in Journalism

  • People in Media: Refers to established journalists, reporters, and media professionals who traditionally hold authority in the media landscape.
  • Citizen Journalism: Empowers ordinary individuals to report news events using modern technology, allowing for real-time reporting and varied perspectives.
  • Opinion Leaders: Individuals who influence public opinion through their insights, often serving as key figures within their communities and fields of expertise.
  • Social Journalism: Combines social media engagement with traditional journalism, focusing on interaction and sharing among audiences to shape news narratives.

Emerging Media Roles

  • Modern Technology Users: Any individual can utilize digital tools and the internet to create, enhance, or verify media content, democratizing information sharing and reducing reliance on traditional media outlets.

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Test your knowledge on different types of people involved in the use, analysis, evaluation, and production of media and information. Explore the roles of opinion leaders, citizen journalism, social journalism, and crowdsourcing in the context of media and information literacy.

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