Definition:
Define “Journalism” in 1-3 sentences.
- Current events that are news worthy. You can broadcast through Internet, news paper, mags, radio and television.

List and describe the six criteria of newsworthiness.

TITLE DESCRIPTION EXAMPLE
1. Significance- Important events that impact a lot of people. Ex. 9/11.....Hati

2. Proximity- Events that are close to home. Ex. Daily weather in Eagan.

3. Timeliness- Events that are current, happening right now. Ex. Car accident on 35E during rush hour.

4. Prominence- News about famous people. Ex. Kristin Stewart and Rob Pattinson's romantic relationship.


5. Unusualness- Things that do not usually happen. Ex. Man bites dog

6. Human interest- News that appeals to the audience. Feel good story's. Ex. Baby panda being born at zoo.


What are the advantages of print journalism?
1. Print gives more info

2. Choose what you want to read

3. When you get the news


What are the advantages of broadcast journalism?
1. Live and gives up to date information

2. Free

3. Visual

Why has online journalism (convergent media) become so popular?
- Best of both worlds. You can have very detailed stories, video, everything. You can do everything at once. All the stories you want are right there. Control of when you read and what you want to look at.