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Booming in America in the 1970's, our very own Rupert Murdoch joined the US ranks launching Fox network as the fourth US network, up against a saturated market a new breed of entertainment was born, reality style tabloid television. The first of which was A Current Affairs' followed closely by the next cab of the rank America's most wanted', but what do we care in Australia. Recently Murdoch has put the formula to test to an Australian audience and I tell you what it seems we can't get enough and by the early 90's Australian television could be mistaken for American television, now with the introduction of cable television and tabloid internet it seems Australian's are around the clock infotainment junkies .
The article starts with an interview with a kidnapper and known murder on the ABC done by Michael Willesee that endangered the lives of two children. This flared debates on Journalism Ethics across Australia and further the issue of has sensationalism gone to far'? It also brings us back to the greater issue of trauma and grief and do Journalist intrude in times that privacy should be respected. In times of trauma and grief, one would expect that the press would not intrude upon one's privacy; that prior to an interview, one's permission would be sought, respecting one's wishes if one declined to talk to the press. However, some reporters obtain their information in ways that show a complete disregard for others' pain and suffering.
A murder victim's mother was harassed by a reporter demanding an interview, who defaced her property when she refused to talk to him. The mother of David Wilson, the tourist that had been murdered by the Khmer Rouge, was also subjected to the same sort of treatment - "one (reporter) yelled through the door, another climbed on the roof to walk across it and look into her courtyard." Basic human decency requires one to respect others' right to grieve in private - such insensitive treatment, especially at a time when one is most vulnerable, is unacceptable.
Next I looked at the differences between pure citizen journalism and media lead citizen journalism. ... Which will lead me on to my studies toward citizen journalism. Citizen journalism was once a costly and demanding role. ... The second chapter will look at the two prominent variations in citizen journalism. ... How we can help those taking part in qualification free journalism. ...
When journalism is chosen as a career, society tends to have a stereotypical image of a group of photographers chasing celebrities. ... As common sense, money is essential for survival and the average income of journalism is adequate. ... Like mentioned above, income is a big attraction of journalism with the bonus of travel as part of the job. ... For whatever purpose of choosing journalism as a career, it is a recommendable option. ... For those who see journalism as a passion, the income and other offers in the job would be a bonus. ...
When journalism is chosen as a career, society tends to have a stereotypical image of a group of photographers chasing celebrities. ... As common sense, money is essential for survival and the average income of journalism is adequate. ... Like mentioned above, income is a big attraction of journalism with the bonus of travel as part of the job. ... For whatever purpose of choosing journalism as a career, it is a recommendable option. ... For those who see journalism as a passion, the income and other offers in the job would be a bonus. ...
My obsession with Journalism has inspired me to believe in the many lifelong goals I am able to accomplish. ... I would like to pursue a career in the field of Journalism because of my desire to share the information I receive. ... I would have never thought that a single field such as Journalism would open so many doors to my career path. ... Although an extensive amount of research is still necessary to assure that Journalism is the right career for me, I can not picture myself pursuing a career in any other field since Journalism has had such an enormous impact in my life in such a shor...
My obsession with Journalism has inspired me to believe in the many lifelong goals I am able to accomplish. ... I would like to pursue a career in the field of Journalism because of my desire to share the information I receive. ... I would have never thought that a single field such as Journalism would open so many doors to my career path. ... Although an extensive amount of research is still necessary to assure that Journalism is the right career for me, I can not picture myself pursuing a career in any other field since Journalism has had such an enormous impact in my life in such a shor...
"There can be no higher law in journalism than to tell the truth and shame the devil."- Walter Lippmann Investigative journalism plays an important role in our society. Usually this form of journalism tries to unravel the truth by exposing facts and evidences. ... Turning the pages of history back, there are a lot of examples which show that this form of journalism involves a lot of risk and serious consequences. ... Her determination to journalism made her one of the greatest female journalist in Bulgaria and not only. ...
Independent journalism implies a human right which must be granted in every democratic society. ... There is neither independent journalism nor freedom of speech in China. ... As Dann Duncan Collum (2009) stated, "A free society requires independent journalism for accurate information.... Independent journalism is not only beneficial for people, but also plays another significant role in a democratic society. ... This is a fight for independent journalism. ...
What This Class Has Taught Me The vital information I have learned to date about mass communication's history, evolution, and role has only affirmed my desire to choose newspaper/magazine as my concentration in journalism. ... There is no doubt; however, that the material taught helps me understand that life in journalism will be nowhere close to being a cakewalk. ... The journalism field has many aspects as I have learned to date this semester. ... So far, this class has made me more excited in my choice of journalism concentration. ...
How Newspapers are dealing with the trend in Online Journalism The emergence of the Internet as a medium for mass communication in the mid 1990's caught the majority of newspapers off guard. The area of print journalism was filled with an air of complacency and a feeling of comfort stemming from their position as the "only game in town." ... (Moses, "Houston we have a Solution") Print journalism advertising revenues took the majority of the losses sustained by the publics interest in the Internet, more directly classified advertising of employment, automobile sales and real estate...
