2. JOURNALISM Chapter 1

3. Journalism gathering and reporting of the news or THE SEARCH for TRUTH

4. Journalist Person who gathers and reports the news – Reporters – TV anchors – Radio Correspondents

5. Journalist Person who provides the financial, managerial and technical support that is necessary to transmit the news – Publishers – Station Owners – Directors – Camera Operators

6. JOURNALISTS Four-fifths of what the average person learns about the world “comes filtered through the observations of a journalist.” -- Howard K. Smith Shape the perception of reality Must be truthful, fair, and ethical

7. Weekly Newspapers Published once a week Connects small communities Thriving Cheaper price Cover day-to-day activities Readers know what their neighbors are doing.

8. Daily Newspapers Published once a day Connects large towns, cities and statewide communities Struggling

9. Credibility Degree to which public believes what it reads and hears Price for being wrong = NO ONE LISTENS! Always double-check for accuracy.

10. Verify Check for accuracy Find two or more people to confirm information. Does the press get in the way society solving its problems? Is it fair to compare the news media to politicians?

11. Objectivity Lack of personal feelings or bias Be fair, balanced and objective – Give each side its chance to be heard. What is the minority view?

12. First Amendment Amendment to the U.S. Constitution that provides a right to free speech and a free press

13. Journalism as a Spotlight Set agenda for public issues by – choosing to cover certain stories – Giving priority or prominence Placing certain stories on front page or at the beginning of broadcasts

14. Journalism as a Spotlight 1.Provide information 2.Act as a Lookout

15. Journalism as a Database Scores Weather forecasts Classified Ads Governmental Budgets Current Mortgage Rates Maps Carts and Graphs

16. Commentary Personal view offered in a radio or TV program

17. Journalism as an Open Forum Place to share thoughts and ideas

18. Public Journalism Style of journalism that seeks to revitalize public life and to promote a sense among members of the public that their institutions actually belong to them. What do ordinary people think of the issues discussed in the media?