In this section we consider mass media which is not necessarily controlled by corporate media interests. Community radio is an example of alternate media not usually controlled by corporate or national public broadcaster interests. (Although radio spectrum management typically places restrictions on power outputs of the FM transmitters to be able to operate legally as well as additional requirements, for example, restrictions on the air time for sponsorship messages.) With the advent of the internet and social media, we have witnessed growth in citizen journalism which has also had an impact on professional journalism.
- Citizen journalism
- The idea behind citizen journalism is that people without professional journalism training can use the tools of modern technology and the global distribution of the Internet to create, augment or fact-check media on their own[1].
The impact of citizen journalism on professional journalism
Paul Lewis, a professional journalist is the west coast bureau chief and previously special project editor in London for the Guardian. This case study explores the interface between professional and citizen journalism surrounding the death of Ian Tomlinson during the G20 protests in central London on 1 April 2009.
Watch the first 8.30 minutes of the following presentation by Paul Lewis at TEDx Thessaloniki.
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Additional resources
Examples of citizen journalism sites
(Determine who owns and controls the site)
Consider the following questions:
- In a digital world, who has the power in setting the news agenda?
- Should individuals without professional training in journalism be able to contribute to investigative journalism?
- What are advantages and disadvantages of corporate sponsorship or hosting of “citizen” journalism sites?
- Should content posted on citizen journal sites be moderated before posting?
- What are the implications of citizen journalism for the general population?
- What is the implications for citizen journalism regarding verification of facts and protection for online hoaxes?
Spot poll - Citizen journalism
References
- ↑ Dictionary.com. Citizen journalism.
In this section we consider mass media which is not necessarily controlled by corporate media interests. Community radio is an example of alternate media not usually controlled by corporate or national public broadcaster interests. (Although radio spectrum management typically places restrictions on power outputs of the FM transmitters to be able to operate legally as well as additional requirements, for example, restrictions on the air time for sponsorship messages.) With the advent of the internet and social media, we have witnessed growth in citizen journalism which has also had an impact on professional journalism.
Definition
Case study
The impact of citizen journalism on professional journalism
Paul Lewis, a professional journalist is the west coast bureau chief and previously special project editor in London for the Guardian. This case study explores the interface between professional and citizen journalism surrounding the death of Ian Tomlinson during the G20 protests in central London on 1 April 2009.
Watch the first 8.30 minutes of the following presentation by Paul Lewis at TEDx Thessaloniki.
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Web resources
Examples of citizen journalism sites
(Determine who owns and controls the site)
Reflection
Consider the following questions:
Spot poll - Citizen journalism
Please log in to forums.oeru.org and complete the short poll on citizen journalism.
References
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