Citizen Journalists' Views on Traditional Notions of Journalism, Story Sourcing, And Relationship Building
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DOI: 10.1080/1461670x.2015.1051094
Abstract: This study examines whether citizen journalists adhere to traditional journalistic norms when reporting. A nationwide survey and follow-up interviews with selected US citizen journalists showed they do consider traditional norms such as objectivity, gatekeeping, and… read more here.
Keywords: journalism; journalists views; citizen journalists; notions journalism ... See more keywords
Training or Improvisation?
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DOI: 10.1080/17512786.2016.1221737
Abstract: While citizen journalists hope to bring new impulses to mass media performance, it is often asked whether they are adequately trained for the production of “newsworthy” stories. This paper focuses on educational aspects of citizen… read more here.
Keywords: journalism; field; citizen journalists; citizen journalism ... See more keywords
Between Participation and Autonomy
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DOI: 10.1080/17512786.2017.1331707
Abstract: With the increasing penetration of mobile phones and the internet in India, citizen journalism has experienced a steady growth in recent years. This paper adds to the growing scholarship on citizen journalism by exploring the… read more here.
Keywords: journalism; citizen journalists; traditional media; citizen ... See more keywords