As technology continues to develop, online news reporting is becoming more and more popular thanks to Internet. In the days before the advent of the Internet, people had to reckon on traditional tools of media such as radio or television. However, today people do not have to wait for the television news time or newspapers that will be published next day. Also, Internet has been a very useful tool for journalists. In their “The Online Journalism Handbook”, Paul Bradshaw and Liisa Rohumaa (2011) express their opinions about this issue; “The Internet has given journalists the means to publish at the touch of a button so that stories can (also at the touch of a button) be read globally and in real-time” (p.16). In the given circumstances, undoubtedly, Internet is the best tool for individuals to attain news reporting.
The opponents of this proposal might argue that Internet is not always accessible. These opponents emphasize that people have to pay for Internet access. In addition to these monthly wages paid for Internet, they also claim that some people cannot afford this fee. These views are not always the case. As a consequence of technological developments, Internet is becoming more commonplace and cheaper day by day. According to statistics given by Internet World Stats, there is an increase at the rate of world population having Internet accessibility by nearly 40% from 1995 to 2014 (2014). In fact, people pay for many tools of news reporting in order to use. Moreover, thanks to Wi-fi (Free Wireless), most people can use Internet without any charges. For instance, university students or teachers can connect to school’s wireless internet connection in order to do research or every shopping mall provides their consumers with Wi-f...
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This paper will examine the debate surrounding online journalism, including a general look at journalistic standards and an account of Matt Drudge’s activities as an Internet investigative reporter. With the pressures of staying current with technology, news services scramble to grab a piece of the Internet “pie,” but struggle to determine what the ethical standards should be and how public trust can be maintained in an environment where anyone with a computer and online capability can be a reporter.
"In the modern and technologically advanced times that we live in, access to the internet is a human right and necessity to the developed world. It often helps to promote sociopolitical awareness and understand the rights that we deserve as human beings.
The telegraph “increased the speed with which news could be delivered and made foreign news more widely available than ever before.” (184) Telegraphers, through the use of keys and sounders, were able to have direct communications over the wires with distant colleagues. This was the first time people were speaking “online.” However, soon “ speed was everything; newspapers came to value timeliness at the expense of depth.”(184) When speed is more important than depth it shapes human culture because the public, who depend on the newspapers for accurate information, are not getting the full story they should be. In the modern media environment of today this is a huge problem. Newspapers always want to be the first to report on any happening across the world but now that they have moved to online were events are instantly reported on the competition has gotten has gotten stronger. They chose to report fast rather than fully accurate. Social media has made it so reporters don’t have to flock to the scene instead they can message people that are already there and gather their accounts. The problem that can come from this is verifying the information that they are receiving is truthful or
Some of the sections to look carefully at pertaining to this essay are accuracy, accountability, digital media publication. “Accuracy is the moral imperative of journalists and news organizations, and should not be compromised”; it’s what journalists should seek out in finding stories and their accompanying sources, what they must take responsibility for. On that note, journalists are accountable for the fairness and reliability, the distinction between news and opinion of all reporting. Finally, under digital media, journalists must be careful to name all sources of media, they must obtain permission from those they are displaying in their publications, and “use these photos and videos for news and public interest purposes only, and not to serve voyeuristic
The introduction of the internet to modern society has brought about a new age of information relation. Since there is no longer a need to wait until the next print day, news from all over the world is available at a person’s fingertips within hours or even minutes of the event. With this advent of such easily accessible information, new problems for the news media have also arisen. Aside from potentially losing good economic standing because newspapers are no longer being purchased in the quantities they used to be, the credibility of the information itself is also put into question. No one would argue that credibility of news sources is unimportant, but there is a discrepancy in what takes precedence; economy and speed or getting the information out correctly at the first publishing by taking the time to make sure all facts are checked. The importance of having a system of checks on all information submitted is paramount. People trust what they read and believe it to be so without always questioning. If all information were to not be checked thoroughly, there would be instances where people read an article only for information included to be wrong and they go on believing such information. This can be very dangerous as misinformed people make misinformed decisions. With an increase in errors being made by citizen bloggers and even major publications, many are worried that journalistic ethics and credibility in the news media are being sacrificed in order to maintain swiftness in the news circuit and to retain personal profits. Though getting information to the masses quickly is a major part of the media’s importance, this should not mean that the credibility of that information being presented should be sacrificed for it...
The final part of the article suggests that the nonexistence or less usage of internet suggest some kind of economic or infrastructure constraint rather than inclination or ability to use the internet. The like hood for richer person to increase their internet access is about 40 percent to 60 percent more. The likelihood of male remain...
In modern society, science and technology have become integrated into everyday life to a greater extent than ever before; consequently, it is no longer possible for science and society to be viewed as two separate entities which seldom converge (Meyer 240, LaFollette 7). This mutual inclusiveness fosters dependence, yet, because of the vast amounts of scientific data now available, it is increasingly difficult for individuals to have personal knowledge and understanding of the sciences and technologies which play such significant roles in their lives. However, it is not customary for scientists to communicate research discoveries directly to the public. Instead, this substantial responsibility is placed in the hands of the journalistic community, yet unfortunately there are many obstacles impeding good science journalism (Murcott and Williams 152). In fact, researcher Davida Charney posits that “[t]he very notions of accuracy and newsworthiness are at the heart of the conflict between scientists and journalists” (216). So what really are the roles and responsibilities of science journalists, and what are some of the subsequent incompatible values dividing the two communities? In my paper, I will argue that the public communication of science is more challenging than other forms of journalism due to the underlying conflict inherent to the relationship between scientists and journalists. I will examine two specific issues which hinder the accurate communication of scientific information; the sensationalism and commercialization of science which is promoted by science journalists, and the inaccessibility of the scientific community. Finally, I will consider some implications of poor science communication, and conc...
To avoid putting out unreliable information, journalists have to be very skilled at fact checking as quick as possible and posting it online before someone else does. However even knowing this people in today's society prefer to get the majority of their information from the internet because it is the most up to date. Not to mention it is much more convenient to obtain information through the internet. People are able to pick up their smart phone or tablet from virtually anywhere and look up anything they could think of. This beats waiting until 10 o'clock news on TV or the morning
Thirty years ago, if I told you that the primary means of communicating and disseminating information would be a series of interconnected computer networks you would of thought I was watching Star Trek or reading a science fiction novel. In 2010, the future of mass media is upon us today; the Internet. The Internet is and will only grow in the future as the primary means of delivering news, information and entertainment to the vast majority of Americans. Mass media as we know it today will take new shape and form in the next few years with the convergence and migration of three legacy mediums (Television, Radio, Newspaper) into one that is based on the Internet and will replace these mediums forever changing the face of journalism, media and politics. In this paper I will attempt to explain the transition of print media to one of the internet, how the shift to an internet based media environment will impact journalism and mass media, and how this migration will benefit society and forever change the dynamic of news and politics.
Paul Grabowicz. "The Transition to Digital Journalism." Print and Broadcast News and the Internet. N.p., 30 Mar. 2014. Web. 27 May 2014.
Today, society is affected by the many advances in technology. These advances affect almost every person in the world. One of the prevalent advances in technology was the invention and mass use of the Internet. Today more than ever, people around the world use the Internet to support their personal and business tasks on a daily basis. The Internet is a portal into vast amounts of information concerning almost every aspect of life including education, business, politics, entertainment, social networking, and world security. (idebate.com) Although the Internet has become a key resource in developing the world, the mass use of Internet has highlighted a major problem, privacy and the protection of individual, corporate, and even government security . The argument over whether or not the Internet should be controlled by the government has developed into a controversial issue in almost every country in the world.
Quinn, S., & Lamble, S. (2008). Online newsgathering: Research and reporting for journalism. Boston: Focal Press.
The Internet has revolutionized the computer and communications world like nothing before. The Internet enables communication and transmission of data between computers at different locations. The Internet is a computer application that connects tens of thousands of interconnected computer networks that include 1.7 million host computers around the world. The basis of connecting all these computers together is by the use of ordinary telephone wires. Users are then directly joined to other computer users at there own will for a small connection fee per month. The connection conveniently includes unlimited access to over a million web sites twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. There are many reasons why the Internet is important these reasons include: The net adapts to damage and error, data travels at 2/3 the speed of light on copper and fiber, the internet provides the same functionality to everyone, the net is the fastest growing technology ever, the net promotes freedom of speech, the net is digital, and can correct errors. Connecting to the Internet cost the taxpayer little or nothing, since each node was independent, and had to handle its own financing and its own technical requirements.
It’s a question that keeps floating around in the public sphere: is print advertising and newspapers dead? The world is becoming more and more fast-paced and although, our want and need for the up-to-date news and breaking stories has not changed, the way in which we consume it has. This background report investigates and explains the downfall of the newspaper and the technological shift to online news. It will also discuss differing opinions of this relevant topic of the future of journalism from a range of reliable primary sources and investigative data.
Internet is a network that virtually connects computers around the world. It has an address network which makes communication possible between the computers. It is an open phone line and an open television channel to millions of people around the world who can communicate anonymously (Palmer, 2006). People use it to exchange files and e-mails, to surf the World Wide Web, to download songs or other types of files, to take part of discussion boards, and to send instant messages. It can be beneficial when it comes to freedom of press, and less disintermediation between people (Palmer, 2006). It can also be of assistance when it comes to doing some kind of research, finding some specific information about any topic, or even getting an undergraduate or a postgraduate degree when it comes to busy people who want to expand their horizons. However, internet has many risks in contrast to its benefits and it should not be used by children without adult supervision and parental control.