The Internet has definitely played a part in the evolution to modern day journalism. In this digital age, one can simply get news online without having the need to buy a Newspaper. Newspapers such as Today and The Strait Times have an online version that provide even more than your usual morning paper. There are videos, forums and comment sections to make the experience better for the readers.
Besides that, the Internet has given rise to CITIZEN JOURNALISM.
The Internet has given opportunities for the average man to be journalists, to have a part in the process of reporting news. This can be in the form of blogs, videos or podcasts. Media consumers are becoming news producers. They are able to report and influence socio-political changes. Citizen generated news links, photos and videos often go viral – propagate quickly and extensively on the Internet through social networking sites like Youtube, Facebook and Twitter. This contributes to the dynamic media scene.
Another example of citizen journalism has got to be the infamous STOMP website.
Hate it or love it, it is still “journalism”. Basically, this website allow individuals to contribute stories or pictures and report incidents that they witness in their daily lives.
I am actually utterly appalled by this website. I don’t see the things they report as news. Just check the website out and you’ll understand where I am coming from.
Other than that, I feel twitter has played a huge role in changing the landscape of journalism. Check out the video below.
Microblogging put to good use in my opinion
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I don’t know If citizen journalism’s good or bad, but its significance is definitely rising. With the growing trend of blogging and micro-blogging (aka twitter) many individuals have taken to these sites to voice out their opinions with limited restrictions. Also, there is no need for any academic qualifications. Hence, the voices that we hear on these sites are plentiful and highly relevant in a sense.
As an aspiring writer or maybe a journalist, I feel that “citizen journalism” has given me lots of opportunities to venture into the industry and share my views.
I agree with Ahmed Shihab-Eldin from your first video. I think the Internet really levels the playing field and gives everyone a voice. It also allows you to listen to stories from different perceptions from so many people around the world. I really appreciate citizen journalism because of this.