Includes bibliographical references and index.

Cover; Half Title Page; Title Page; Copyright Page; About the Author; Table of Contents; List of Figures; Preface; Chapter 1 Introduction; 1.1. Definition of Journalism; 1.2. Current Perspectives in the Definition of Journalism; 1.3. Theoretical Aspects of Journalism; 1.4. Functions of Journalism; Chapter 2 Journalism: A Brief History; 2.1. An Overview of The History of Journalism; 2.2. The Impact of Changes in Technology; 2.3. Sensationalism Versus Relevance; Chapter 3 Journalism: Main Issues and Trends; 3.1. Importance of Trends in Journalism; 3.2. Global Reporting; 3.3. Press Freedom 3.4. Overview of Current Trends In Journalism3.5. Citizen Journalism; 3.6. Changing Business Models For Traditional Media; 3.7. The Changing Business Models of New Media; 3.8. Personalization of News; Chapter 4 The Practice of Journalism; 4.1. Definition of News; 4.2. Salient Characteristics of News; 4.3. Sources of News; 4.4. Gathering News Content; 4.5. Ideas for News Stories; 4.6. Selecting Ideas for News Stories; 4.7. Formats of News Stories; 4.8. Current Trends in the News Production Process; Chapter 5 Professionalism in Journalism; 5.1. Who is A Journalist?; 5.2. Values of Journalists 5.3. Duties of Journalists5.4. Professional Standards in Journalism; 5.5. Implications of Professional Standards in Journalism; Chapter 6 Objectivity in Journalism; 6.1. What Is Objectivity In Journalism?; 6.2. Impartial Reporting; 6.3. Sensational Reporting; 6.4. Truthfulness In Journalism; 6.5. Morality In Journalism; 6.6. Managing Objectivity In Journalism; Chapter 7 The Internet and Journalism; 7.1. Characteristics of New Media; 7.2. The Concept of Convergence and the New Media; 7.3. Factors Promoting the Rise of New Media; 7.4. Fake News And the New Media 7.5. Negative Effects of New Media7.6. Implications of The Rise of The New Media; Chapter 8 Privacy in Journalism; 8.1: Definition of Privacy; 8.2. Privacy and Public Figures; 8.3. How Privacy is Protected in the Practice of Journalism; 8.4. The Concept of Public Good; 8.5. Implications of Privacy In Journalism; References; Index

College of Arts and Sciences Bachelor of Arts in Communication

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