Introduction to the News

General Terms

Journalism Gathering and reporting of news

Journalist One who gathers and reports news

News Information previously unknown to reader

Mass MediaMeans of communication

that can reach a large audience

Types of JournalismNewspaper journalism

• Research and write stories for (inter)national, regional & local press.

• May be print, online or news magazine style. Primarily written.

Broadcast journalism

• Research and write stories for (inter)national, regional & local press.

• Information broadcast via radio, TV, or Internet. Primarily audio &/or video.

Investigativejournalism

• Reporters deeply investigate a single topic of interest, usually for long time

• Often involves some type of scandal or crime – laws & ethics; high school

Photojournalism• Collect, edit, and present news

material for publication or broadcast in form of photographs

• Magazines, online news sites & blogs

Essential Qualities of News

Objective Lacks personal feeling and bias

Truthful Never invent or skew facts or quotes

Fair Presents all sides of a story

Factual Always uses credible sources & facts