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Journalism is the production and distribution of reports on the interaction of events, facts, ideas, and people that are the 'news of the day' and that informs society to at least some degree of ______.
Journalism is the production and distribution of reports on the interaction of events, facts, ideas, and people that are the 'news of the day' and that informs society to at least some degree of ______.
accuracy
The appropriate role for journalism varies from countries to country, as do perceptions of the profession, and the resulting ______.
The appropriate role for journalism varies from countries to country, as do perceptions of the profession, and the resulting ______.
status
In some nations, the news media are controlled by government and are not ______.
In some nations, the news media are controlled by government and are not ______.
independent
In others, news media are independent of the government and operate as ______ industry.
In others, news media are independent of the government and operate as ______ industry.
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The proliferation of the Internet and smartphones has brought significant changes to the media landscape since the turn of the 21st ______.
The proliferation of the Internet and smartphones has brought significant changes to the media landscape since the turn of the 21st ______.
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What does the appropriate role for journalism depend on?
What does the appropriate role for journalism depend on?
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What are the three components of journalism?
What are the three components of journalism?
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In some nations, who controls the news media?
In some nations, who controls the news media?
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In other nations, how do news media operate?
In other nations, how do news media operate?
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What has brought significant changes to the media landscape since the turn of the 21st century?
What has brought significant changes to the media landscape since the turn of the 21st century?
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Study Notes
Definition of Journalism
- Journalism is the production and distribution of reports on events, facts, ideas, and people that are the 'news of the day' and inform society to some degree.
Role of Journalism
- The appropriate role for journalism varies from country to country.
- The role of journalism depends on the country's perceptions of the profession and the resulting outcomes.
Control of News Media
- In some nations, the news media are controlled by the government and are not independent.
- In other nations, news media are independent of the government and operate as a private industry.
Impact of Technology on Media
- The proliferation of the Internet and smartphones has brought significant changes to the media landscape since the turn of the 21st century.
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Test your knowledge of journalism with this quiz! Explore the different aspects of this field, from gathering information to literary styles. Challenge yourself and see how well you understand the role and methods of journalism.
