Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Journalism and News Literacy

What is Journalism?
According to Merriam-Webster:
Main Entry:journalism
Function:noun
Date:1828

1 a: the collection and editing of news for presentation through the media b: the public press c: an academic study concerned with the collection and editing of news or the management of a news medium

2 a: writing designed for publication in a newspaper or magazine b: writing characterized by a direct presentation of facts or description of events without an attempt at interpretation c: writing designed to appeal to current popular taste or public interest

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