INTRODUCTION

Networked journalism describes a dispersed ability to gather, share, and

distribute information. The idea of the solitary journalist working alone,
whether toiling at his desk in a newsroom or reporting a crime scene or a
disaster, is outdated in a world where information and communication are
organised around the Internet. Each reporter becomes a node in a network
that gathers, processes, and disseminates information (Beckett & Mansell,
2008; Jarvis, 2006). The subject of networked journalism has, in some ways,
become a brand-new professional, the networked journalist. Professionals
continue to play a crucial role in gathering new information on the ground
and interpreting it.
The report and analysis are still written, but they are now guided by a
networked approach that draws on sources, commentary, and feedback,
some of which are always available online. Nowadays, networks of different
experts and citizens work together to collaborate, corroborate, correct and
eventually condense the essence of the narrative that will be delivered. This
is how journalism produces its actual output.

EXAMPLES OF NETWORK JOURNALISM

A. Dismantling Foxconn
After a spate of employee suicides at Foxconn, a major supplier of iPhones,
iPods, and iPads to Apple Inc., a group of academics, journalists, NGOs, and
students formed in China and Hong Kong and began working together in a
networked fashion to gather trustworthy information about this massive
organisation that employs a million people but keeps its doors closed to
journalists. Students from the network worked at Foxconn during the
summer, interviewing employees and taking pictures of them. With the
network's approval, the material and analysis might be used for specific
"output stories," such as novels, videos, and scholarly articles. For instance,
watch Jack Qiu's short documentary Deconstructing Foxconn.

B. Microblogs in China
In China, microblogs on Weibo occupy a place similar to that of individual
feeds on Twitter, which is blocked, as they are useful for sharing information
and spreading it fast. With its rapid growth, microblogging is also becoming a
kind of citizens' press agency through its role in drawing attention to
corruption and scandals involving public officials

IMPORTANCE OF NETWORK JOURNALISM

• Editorial diversity: It produces news that is more substantial and varied,

making it easier for consumers to obtain information that relates to their
interests and requirements. An virtually unlimited network of news is built
up around the individual instead of the public turning to a constrained
selection of news sources.
• Connectivity and Interactivity: Networked journalism disseminates news in
various ways that grab the public's attention by allowing them to participate
at every step. In some cases, the promise of engagement is sufficient to
establish a sense of community. In reality, the general population seems to
have an almost endless desire for participation.
• Relevance: Networked journalism connects with readers and topics in ways
that forge new editorial and ethical connections with the news. It facilitates a
more open and trustworthy production process. Instead of creating a
separate venue for news, it aims to be where public dialogue takes place. It
entails integrating social media with news.