CCI 150 1st Edition Lecture 18Outline of Last Lecture I. NewsOutline of Current Lecture I. News ContinuedCurrent LectureI. News Continued1.) Trends in the news:- See news chapter in the text for historic overview of news.-Basically you need to know the periods of the past and the characteristics of them,- Nonstop coverage increased competition - The world wide web increased it more- Citizen journalism adds pressure2.) The Drudge Report:- Untrained journalist breaks big story. (Monica Lewinski) - Similar sites, bloggers forces traditional media to cover stories. 3.) Media Bias- Most journalists work hard to avoid bias or even the appearance of bias.- Don’t confuse opinion pieces with news4.) From the SPJ code of ethics:- Examine their own cultural values and avoid imposing those values on others.- Support the open exchange of views, even views they find repugnant- Distinguish between advocacy and news reporting. Analysis and commentary should be labeled and not misrepresent fact or context. 5.) Broadcast news: Packages of visuals and sound, fast paced, high pressure, and demands immediate gratification. Appearance matters (if on air), Ratings are everything.Speed Matters! Scoops/contacts matter. A good journalist is a good generalist (needs to be able to report on all kinds of things. Lots of general knowledge) “Who the hell cares what you think?” (don’t put your opinion in the story)6.) What makes news newsworthy? YOU decide. Both as audience and gatekeepers. These notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a
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