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Overview of Journalism Fundamentals

Introduction to Journalism provides an overview of the history and evolution of journalism. Early journalism before 1900 consisted of simple school publications with little significance. By 1920, literary essays had given way to feature stories and editorials. There are four main types of publications: newspapers, yearbooks, magazines, and handbooks. Journalism is defined as "literature in a hurry" and covers news and commentary to inform and influence the public. The functions of journalism are to inform, influence public opinion, and entertain. Journalism covers print, audio, and audio-visual media. Qualities of a good journalist include being resourceful, objective, conscientious, and critical.

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Overview of Journalism Fundamentals

Introduction to Journalism provides an overview of the history and evolution of journalism. Early journalism before 1900 consisted of simple school publications with little significance. By 1920, literary essays had given way to feature stories and editorials. There are four main types of publications: newspapers, yearbooks, magazines, and handbooks. Journalism is defined as "literature in a hurry" and covers news and commentary to inform and influence the public. The functions of journalism are to inform, influence public opinion, and entertain. Journalism covers print, audio, and audio-visual media. Qualities of a good journalist include being resourceful, objective, conscientious, and critical.

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Introduction to Journalism

Early Journalism
 Before1900-the principle
was that “where there is a
student body there is a
need for a news organ”
 School publication was
just a dotted account with
little significance other
than the birth of the
school publication.
 1920-literary essay had
given way to the feature
story.
1920 Poetry abdicated its position to the
columns, news story suggested
interpretation, and editorial entered the
paper.
Four Distinct Types
of Publication

• Newspapers
• The annual-now
called yearbook
• Magazine
• Handbook
Definition of Journalism
 “literature in a hurry” –Jose A.
Quirino
 “ Something that embraces all
forms in which and through which
the news and comments on the
news reach the public. All that
happens in the world, if such
happenings hold interest for the
public, and all the thought,
actions, and ideas which these
happenings stimulate become the
materials for the journalist.”-F.
Fraser Bond
Functions of Journalism
 1. Inform the public
through the news
coverage
 2.Influence and mold
the public opinion
 3. Amuse or entertain
the public
 4. Serve and promote
community welfare as
a whole
Scope of Journalism
Journalism covers three channels or Areas
2. Audio
3. Audio-visual
4. Print
Qualities of a Good Journalist

1.Resourcefulness- a good journalist is


supposed to be resourceful in order
to gain access credible sources of
information and to gain success to all
important event.
2. Critical- in order to separate truth
from propaganda and dogmas that
may distort truth.
Qualities of a Good Journalist
3. Objective- a journalist is supposed to put aside
personal biases and should not let his emotions
cloud his judgment.
4. Conscientious- a journalist is not supposed to
use his influence in order to meet personal
objectives and should be well aware of the
consequences that may result from his actions.
If you want to
succeed you’ll
definitely need
to be
headstrong.
Always think “
What do I need
to do to achieve
my goals?”

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