SMP Journalism Week 5

Which of the following statement best reflect the definition of journalism?

• it is investigation and reporting to a select few

• it is an activity or writing profession in various medium

• it is an occupation of writing, editing, photographing, or broadcast news or of conducting any news organization of a business

• none of the above

Which of the following statement best reflect the definition social journalism?

• Social journalism arise due to high usage and dependence of social media

• It allow for real time data and two way flow of information

• Social journalism has reduced barrier to entry, which means everyone can be a journalist.

• •A media model consisting the hybrid of professional journalism and reader content.

The following are true statement of social journalism except:

• About 6 in 10 Americans get their news from social media

• Reddit and Facebook are among the two top sources for news.

• Instagram, Facebook and You Tube news users most likely to happen upon news online

• Linked In, Twitter, Reddit users found that news are not evenly divided between news seekers and non-seekers

There are many reasons people migrating to online news. Which of the following statement is untrue?

• More reader feedback is being integrated; more voices are being heard; more diverse perspectives on the same news are being presented

• For the reporter: A greater landscape to find and cultivate story ideas as well as sources

• Audience have a bigger voice and are more engaged in what’s going on in the world

• Interaction with the audience is minimum

  Feedback 24/7 is not immediate

What is the difference between journalism then and now?

• From one directional to multidirectional

• From citizen journalism to print journalism

• From high barriers to low barriers entry.

• From delay new dissemination to real time

What are the pros and cons of today's journalism?

• it provides wider and immediate circulation with much personal and targeted audience

• the credibility of media sources are harder to judge

• Complete pictures of events

• More original content

“…the concept of members of the public "playing an active role in the process of collecting, reporting, analysing and disseminating news and information…” This concept is known as

Which of the following statement does not reflects citizen journalism?

• They are professional journalists and photographers

• Ordinary citizens are empowered to take on the role of news reporters

• Users are able to express their views and opinions

• They are ordinary people who take on the role of news reporters

Below are the push factors that drive the prevalence of citizen journalism except:

• Real-time communication

  fast internet and mobile data speeds spread news as soon as it happens

• Low barriers to entry

  no professional training needed for blogging, uploading video or tweeting; no money or license necessary

• Social media

  a social network for direct sharing and interacting

• Mobile technologies

  many applications for citizen journalism users

The following is true statement of crowdsourcing except:

• Each contributor researches and contributes a component to the overall piece.

• The actual story is confirmed written by a collaborator.

• A collaborative form of reporting

• Content is usually overseen by a centralised editor