1. Introduction to the News

2. General Terms Journalism Gathering and reporting of news Journalist One who gathers and reports news News Information previously unknown to reader Mass Media Means of communication that can reach a large audience

3. Types of Journalism Newspaper 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. Investigative journalism 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

4. 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