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Block I Journalism Notes

The document provides an introduction to journalism, covering key concepts such as information, news, and communication. It outlines the definition, elements, types, and sources of news, differentiating between hard and soft news, and discusses trends in contemporary journalism like digital and citizen journalism. The document emphasizes the evolution of journalism while maintaining its core goal of informing the public with truth and clarity.

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Block I Journalism Notes

The document provides an introduction to journalism, covering key concepts such as information, news, and communication. It outlines the definition, elements, types, and sources of news, differentiating between hard and soft news, and discusses trends in contemporary journalism like digital and citizen journalism. The document emphasizes the evolution of journalism while maintaining its core goal of informing the public with truth and clarity.

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Block-I: Journalism - An Introduction

Unit 1: Information, News, Journalism, Communication, Mass Communication, Media

1. Information:

Information means facts or details about something. For example, if it's raining today, that's a piece

of information. Information helps people know what is happening around them.

2. News:

News is special information that is new, important, and interesting to people. News tells us what is

happening in our world. It can be about politics, sports, weather, or anything that affects people's

lives.

3. Journalism:

Journalism is the work of collecting news and sharing it with others. Journalists are people who find

out what is happening and tell others through newspapers, TV, radio, or the internet.

4. Communication:

Communication means sharing ideas, thoughts, or information with others. It can happen through

speaking, writing, pictures, or gestures.

5. Mass Communication:

Mass Communication means sharing information with a large number of people at the same time.

TV shows, radio news, and newspapers are examples of mass communication.

6. Media:

Media are the tools used to send messages to people. TV, radio, newspapers, and the internet are
all types of media.

Unit 2: News: Definition, Elements, Types and Sources

1. Definition of News:

News is a report of recent events. It must be new, true, and interesting.

2. Elements of News:

- Timeliness: News should be recent.

- Proximity: News about nearby places is more interesting.

- Importance: Big events or important information is news.

- Conflict: Fights or problems between people or countries often become news.

- Human Interest: Emotional or interesting stories attract people.

3. Types of News:

- Hard News: Serious news like politics, crime, and economy.

- Soft News: Light news like entertainment, sports, or lifestyle.

- Breaking News: Very recent and urgent news.

- Feature Stories: Longer stories with more details and background.

4. Sources of News:

- Reporters: People who collect news.

- News Agencies: Organizations that provide news.

- Press Releases: Information from companies or the government.

- Social Media: Posts by people can also be sources of news.

Unit 3: Hard and Soft News, Visual Journalism


1. Hard News:

Hard news is serious and important. It is about politics, disasters, crime, or international events. It is

short and direct.

2. Soft News:

Soft news is light and fun. It includes celebrity gossip, movie news, health tips, or human interest

stories. It is longer and less formal.

3. Visual Journalism:

Visual journalism means telling news using pictures, videos, or graphics. Photographers and video

journalists play a big role. It helps people understand the news better and faster.

Unit 4: Trends in Contemporary Journalism

1. Digital Journalism:

News is now available on the internet. Websites, blogs, and apps share news quickly.

2. Mobile Journalism:

Journalists now use mobile phones to take videos and write stories.

3. Citizen Journalism:

Ordinary people can also report news using social media.

4. Data Journalism:

Using numbers and charts to tell news stories. It makes the story clear with facts.
5. Fake News:

Fake news means false or wrong news. It is a big problem today. We must check if news is true.

6. Social Media:

Many people get their news from Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube. Journalists also use these

platforms.

7. Multimedia:

News stories now include text, photos, videos, and sound all together to make the story more

interesting.

In conclusion, journalism has changed a lot. From newspapers to mobile phones, the way we share

news has become fast and easy. But the goal is still the same: to inform people with truth and

clarity.

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