Types of Citizen Journalism

Question 1

Can citizens employed by News Organisations still be considered "citizen journalists"

Accepted Answer

True

Question 2

Which of the following are examples of citizen journalism reporting from major world events?

Accepted Answer

2013 protests in Turkey, 2010 Haiti Earthquake

Question 3

Can independent News/Information Websites be associated to News Outlets?

Accepted Answer

False

Question 4

What is Thin Media?

Accepted Answer

Email newsletters that focus on a specific interest

Question 5

What is Citizen Journalism?

Accepted Answer

News gathered and reported by everyday citizens

Question 6

Where is this form of news usually presented?

Accepted Answer

Social Media Platforms

Question 7

What is/are the advantage(s) to citizen journalism?

Accepted Answer

Low cost but easy access to a large audience, Offers more room for marginalised groups to express themselves, Discusses problems that mainstream media forgot to throw the spotlight on

Question 8

Which of these are considered to be types of citizen journalism

Accepted Answer

Independent news/ Information Websites, Audience Participation, Thin Media

Question 9

What is Audience Participation?

Accepted Answer

Comments seen on various legacy news story posts on social media

Question 10

Yes?

Accepted Answer

False

Question 11

What is the importance of citizen journalism?

Accepted Answer

Gives the general public a voice of their own, Bridge the gaps created by traditional news outlets, Create more sources of information to cater to a more diverse community

Question 12

What is/are the disadvantage(s) to citizen journalism?

Accepted Answer

Fake news, Tendency to work unethically, Doxxing

Types of Citizen Journalism

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Types of Citizen Journalism

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