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SEMESTER-1 READINGS: INTRODUCTION OF JOURNALISM
Unit I- Understanding News
Ingredients of news
Links:
https://www.owlgen.in/discuss-about-ingredients-of-the-news/
News: Meaning,
definition, nature
Links:
http://studylecturenotes.com/what-is-news-meaning-definition-and-sources-of-news/
The news process:
from the event to the reader (how news is carried from event to reader)
Links:
https://processofwritingnews.wordpress.com/chapter-two-turning-information-into-news/
Attribution,
on-record, off-the record, embargo
Links:
https://www.thenewsmanual.net/Manuals%20Volume%201/volume1_09.htm\
https://www.thoughtco.com/attribution-when-writing-news-stories-2074313\
https://rethinkmedia.org/blog/on-record-off-record-on-background-and-not-attribution-explained
https://www.thebalancesmb.com/off-the-record-on-background-and-not-for-attribution-2295934
https://publicrelationssydney.com.au/embargoes-what-are-they-and-when-to-use-them-2/
https://university-relations.umn.edu/blog/2018/08/31/what%E2%80%99s-news-embargo
Verification,
balance, fairness, brevity, dateline, credit line and byline
Links:
Unit II -
Different forms of print-A historical perspective
Yellow journalism
Links:
https://examples.yourdictionary.com/examples-of-yellow-journalism.html
Penny press, tabloid
press
Links:
https://www.thoughtco.com/penny-press-definition-1773293
Language of news-
Robert Gunning: Principles of clear writing
Rudolf Flesch
formula- skills to write news
Links -
http://pages.stern.nyu.edu/~wstarbuc/Writing/Flesch.htm
https://marketbusinessnews.com/financial-glossary/flesch-formula/amp/
https://academic.udayton.edu/cmm330/Topics/9_Lectures&Guides/Writing/GunningsTen.htm
https://www.trindent.com/ten-principles-of-clear-statements-for-business-writing
Unit III -
Understanding the structure and construction of news
Links:
https://www.slideshare.net/Brett509/organizing-a-news-story
http://www.uvm.edu/~jbrown7/envjournalism/principles%20of%20news%20and%20newswriting.html
https://premium.wpmudev.org/blog/a-simple-sure-fire-way-to-create-great-content-the-5-w-the-h/
https://writingcooperative.com/how-to-structure-an-article-the-inverted-pyramid-8fa0c165fcae
https://www.digitalthirdcoast.com/blog/values-content-newsworthy
https://ethicaljournalismnetwork.org/who-we-are/5-principles-of-journalism
https://www.thenewsmanual.net/Manuals%20Volume%203/volume3_59.htm
https://www.slideshare.net/mobile/Brett509/organizing-a-news-story
https://www.thoughtco.com/how-to-structure-news-stories-2074332
https://www.thoughtco.com/journalists-questions-5-ws-and-h-1691205
http://www.journogyan.com/2017/03/news-writing-five-ws-and-one-h.html?m=1
https://ohiostate.pressbooks.pub/stratcommwriting/chapter/inverted-pyramid-style/
Criteria for
newsworthiness, principles of news selection
Links:
https://www.sourcebottle.com/blog/WHAT-DOES-NEWSWORTHY-MEAN-AND-WHY-DOES-IT-MATTER
http://www.uvm.edu/~jbrown7/envjournalism/principles%20of%20news%20and%20newswriting.html
https://blogs.setonhill.edu/Journalism/2007/11/chris-ulicne-test-handout-60.html
https://ethicaljournalismnetwork.org/who-we-are/5-principles-of-journalism
Use of
archives, sources of news, use of internet
Links:
https://uwm.edu/speakersbureau/presentations/the-importance-of-records-and-archives-in-society/
http://studylecturenotes.com/source-of-news-in-journalism-radio-tv-newspapers-magazines/
https://www.slideshare.net/mobile/shalinipandey77985/ppt-final-31794762
Unit IV –
Different mediums-a comparison
Language and
principles of writing on different media platforms
Links:
Basic differences
between the print, electronic and online journalism, Citizen Journalism
Links:
https://keydifferences.com/difference-between-print-and-electronic-media.html
https://www.britannica.com/topic/citizen-journalism
https://blogs.setonhill.edu/Journalism/2007/11/chris-ulicne-test-handout-60.html
https://www.techopedia.com/definition/2386/citizen-journalism
https://yourstory.com/mystory/online-journalism
Unit V- Role of
Media in a democracy
Responsibility to
Society
Links:
Press and
Democracy
Links: https://www.philosophytalk.org/shows/democracy-and-press
https://opentextbc.ca/mediastudies101/chapter/media-and-democracy/
Contemporary debates
and issues relating to media
Links:
https://mediasmarts.ca/digital-media-literacy/media-issues
https://study.com/academy/lesson/contemporary-journalism-its-role-in-society.html
https://www.abci.in/article-media-ethics.htm
Paid news
Links:
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paid_news_in_India
Ethics in journalism
Links:
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Journalism_ethics_and_standards
https://ethicaljournalismnetwork.org/resources/publications/ethical-journalism/journalism-ethics
https://thescrbblr.in/20304-2/
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YELLOW JOURNALISM
It can be stated that yellow journalism is a type pf journalism or the form of reporting characterized by sensationalism, exaggeration, and misleading headlines.
It emerged in 1890s as a result of intense competition between the two New York city based newspapers Journal and the New York World.
This approach, which was popularized during the late 19th century, relied on sensational headlines, sensational stories, and the exploitation of public fears and prejudices to boost circulation and readership. So it is often said that "Yellow journalism is a scourge on the credibility of the media, a betrayal of the public's trust, and a disservice to the truth."
Despite its negative impact on the credibility of journalism and the public's trust in the media, yellow journalism continues to be a relevant issue in today's media landscape. With the rise of online media, the ease of publishing information, and the growing competition for audience attention, there is a risk that some journalists and news organizations may resort to sensationalism to attract readers and boost viewership.
As a result, it is important for journalists and news organizations to adhere to ethical standards, to prioritize accuracy and fairness in their reporting, and to reject the temptation to engage in sensationalism for the sake of boosting readership. This commitment to ethical journalism will help to maintain the credibility of the media and to preserve the public's trust in the news.
Example:
Clickbait is a modern form of yellow journalism that is widely popular all over the internet sites i.e. YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and all other social media platforms in the contemporary world, and it undermines the very ethics of journalism.
Yellow journalism is characterised as sensational, exaggerated and misleading. Yellow Journalism is still prevalent in today’s time in the form of click baits. All over Internet sites we find catchy and deceptive thumb nails that try to lure and manipulate the audience. Yellow journalism, which was used by the New York journal and New York World in the 1890s, is still used to boost newspaper circulation which undermines new veracity and accuracy. With change in time it is practised more to create havoc among the public by fabricating the truth and presenting the information in a way that intends to excite the public even if the details of the story is not true.
In terms of media it is said 'If it bleeds, it leads'.
YELLOW JOURNALISM
It can be stated that yellow journalism is a type pf journalism or the form of reporting characterized by sensationalism, exaggeration, and misleading headlines.
It emerged in 1890s as a result of intense competition between the two New York city based newspapers Journal and the New York World.
This approach, which was popularized during the late 19th century, relied on sensational headlines, sensational stories, and the exploitation of public fears and prejudices to boost circulation and readership. So it is often said that "Yellow journalism is a scourge on the credibility of the media, a betrayal of the public's trust, and a disservice to the truth."
Despite its negative impact on the credibility of journalism and the public's trust in the media, yellow journalism continues to be a relevant issue in today's media landscape. With the rise of online media, the ease of publishing information, and the growing competition for audience attention, there is a risk that some journalists and news organizations may resort to sensationalism to attract readers and boost viewership.
As a result, it is important for journalists and news organizations to adhere to ethical standards, to prioritize accuracy and fairness in their reporting, and to reject the temptation to engage in sensationalism for the sake of boosting readership. This commitment to ethical journalism will help to maintain the credibility of the media and to preserve the public's trust in the news.
Example:
Clickbait is a modern form of yellow journalism that is widely popular all over the internet sites i.e. YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and all other social media platforms in the contemporary world, and it undermines the very ethics of journalism.
I understood that While the term "yellow journalism" is less commonly used today, the practices of sensationalism and exaggeration are still present in some modern media outlets. However, the rise of fact-checking and accountability in journalism has made it increasingly important for news organizations to prioritize accuracy and impartiality in their reporting, rather than resorting to sensationalist tactics to attract readers.
Lipika,
Yellow Journalism is the type of reporting where the news has been sensationalized and their only goal is to increase sales and viewership hence increasing their profit margin. Yellow journalism is considered highly unethical and is looked down upon. While it did change the print media especially newspapers and their source of income greatly, this sort of false or twisted reporting of truth is highly unethical.
Penny Press: Penny press was the newspaper that was sold for a Penny hence making this available for the average people who were before unavailable to access this medium. Penny Press was revolutionary when it came up, not only did it change the world of journalism but it also increased workers' movements and activism among the worker class changing and impacting the world greatly.
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Yellow journalism refers to the practice of journalism where the main motive is the increase in sales. It is a very unethical form of journalism as it is dependent on sensationalization and exaggeration.
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From the links I get to know that Yellow journalism was a style of reporting that emerged in the late 19th century.While it was useful in attracting readers and increasing circulation for newspapers, it was widely criticized for its lack of journalistic integrity and its potential to manipulate public opinion. Yellow journalism played a role in shaping public attitudes towards the Spanish-American War and in contributing to the growing influence of the media on politics and society.
Yellow journalism is journalism that presents little or no legitimate, well-researched news. It uses eye-catching headlines for increased viewership. It includes exaggeration, sensationalism, click bait etc. It can also be called fake news. It originated as a result of the competition between two newspapers—New York World and New York Journal.
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