FUNCTIONS OF JOURNALISM

Journalists publish human interest stories to keep the reader’s mind off his troubles and to help make life bearable.

• Watchdog Function

• Developmental Function

• Information Function

• Entertainment Function

Journalism educates the public and develops awareness on significant issues in the society.

• Entertainment Function

• Education Function

• Information Function

• Documentation Function

Journalists interpret the meaning of news and give opinion on important matters or significant events of the day.

• Opinion Function

• Developmental Function

• Education Function

• Watchdog Function

The press serves as the public’s eyes and as the guardian of the public’s rights.

• Education Function

• Watchdog Function

• Documentation Function

• Developmental Function

Also known as the news function, journalism updates the readers on events that happened, are happening, or will still happen.

• Entertainment Function

• Education Function

• Opinion Function

• Information Function