INTRODUCTION

TO
JOURNALISM
 JOURNO
is an informal and abbreviated term for a
journalist.
is used to refer to someone who works as a
reporter, writer, or editor in the field of
journalism.

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 JOURNAL
is a type of publication or record where
individuals document their thoughts,
experiences, or activities on a regular basis.

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 JOURNALISM
is the practice of gathering, assessing,
creating, and presenting news and
information to the public.

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 I. Core Functions:
1.Informing the Public:
• Journalists serve as the primary
source of information for the public.
• They gather, verify, and present news
stories across various mediums
(print, broadcast, digital) to keep the
public informed.

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 I. Core Functions:
2. Investigative Reporting:
• Focuses on uncovering and exposing
details surrounding criminal
activities such as rapes, killings, and
other offenses.
• It involves thorough research,
analysis, and investigation to reveal
the individuals involved in these
crimes.
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 I. Core Functions:
3. Watchdog Role:
• Journalists act as watchdogs over
government, institutions, and
corporations.
• Holding the powerful accountable by
exposing wrongdoing or negligence is
a key function.

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 II. Responsibilities:
1. Accuracy:
• Journalists must verify facts,
corroborate sources, and strive to
present a comprehensive account of
events.

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 II. Responsibilities:
2. Fairness and Balance:
• Journalists should report news stories
in a fair and balanced manner,
providing multiple perspectives and
avoiding bias or sensationalism.

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 II. Responsibilities:
3. Timeliness:
• Journalists stress current
information. News becomes quickly
outdated as new events unfold.

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 III. Types of Journalism:
1. News Journalism:
• This type of journalism focuses on
reporting current events, breaking
news, and developments in society.

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 III. Types of Journalism:
2. Feature Journalism:
• Feature journalism involves in-depth
storytelling that goes beyond the
who, what, when, and where of news
reporting.

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 III. Types of Journalism:
3. Opinion Journalism:
• Opinion journalists, or columnists,
express their personal viewpoints on
current events, politics, culture, or
other topics.

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 III. Types of Journalism:
4. Sports Journalism:
• Sports journalists cover sporting
events, athletes, teams, and related
news and analysis.

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 III. Types of Journalism:
5. Entertainment Journalism:
• Entertainment journalists report on
the latest developments in the
entertainment industry, including
film, television, music, theater, and
celebrity news.

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 III. Types of Journalism:
6. Photojournalism:
• Photojournalists tell stories through
compelling images.

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