Definition: Define “Journalism” in 1-3 sentences. The telling of current events that are newsworthy through writing (newspaper, magazines, internet). Six criteria of newsworthiness.

1. Timeliness: things that are current- Latest weather, recent sports, new developments on issues, etc.

2. Prominence: updates on important/famous people - Obama getting a dog, Prince William's marriage (Us Weekly, People)

3. Proximity: news that's close to us - Traffic and weather, smaller stories (i.e. crime) in the area

4. Significance: events that are large and affect many people - Japan disaster, 9/11, Hurricane Katrina

5. Unusualness: events that are out of the ordinary - Murders, house fires, natural disaster

6. Human Interest: 'feel-good' stories - Baby pandas, rescue stories

What are the advantages of print journalism?

1. Detail - stories go into much more depth than broadcast journalism.

2. Control - reader chooses what they read and how much they read.

3. Tangibility - can take it with you, easily archeived, etc.

What are the advantages of broadcast journalism?

1. Timeliness - keeps up with current situation.

2. Video and sound - powerful footage to emphasize story.

3. Ease - can access almost anywhere

Why has online journalism (convergent media) become so popular?

It combines the best elements of broadcast and print journalism. Up-to-date, instantaneous, and with many options, it revolutionizes journalism through melding the two.