Introduction to Journalism — Flashcards

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Journalism is the profession of gathering, processing, and sharing news and information through various media like newspapers, magazines, radio, television, and the internet. It satisfies people's nat…

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The word 'journalism' comes from the French word 'journal', meaning 'daily'. This in turn comes from the Latin word 'Diurnalis', which also means 'daily'. So, journalism literally means 'daily writing…

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The 'Acta Diurna' was the world's first newspaper, used in ancient Rome. It was a handwritten message posted daily in the Roman Forum to inform citizens about government events, military victories, an…

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According to David Wainwright, journalism is 'the events of the day distilled into a few words, sounds or pictures, processed by the mechanics of communication to satisfy the human curiosity of a worl…

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M.K. Gandhi said, 'The objective of Journalism is service.' He believed that journalists should serve the public by providing truthful, useful, and socially responsible information, especially to upli…

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The Information function of journalism involves reporting on daily events such as government activities, politics, foreign affairs, weather, accidents, business, and education. For example, a news art…

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Interpretation helps the public understand complex issues like economics, science, or politics. Since even experts can be confused by modern developments, journalists explain these topics in simple te…

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Journalism entertains through comic strips, funny stories, celebrity news, puzzles, and lifestyle content. While not the main purpose, entertainment keeps readers engaged. For example, a weekend magaz…