MassCom Digest: Notes, Theories & Media Trends

FREEDOM OF PRESS Freedom of the press protects the right to obtain and publish information or opinions without government censorship or fear of punishment. ... This freedom was considered necessary to the establishment of a strong, independent press sometimes called "the fourth branch" of the government FREEDOM OF PRESS IN CHINA INTRODUCTION The Media of the People's Republic of China or Media of China, Chinese Media) consists primarily of television, newspapers, radio, and magazines. Since 2000, the Internet has also emerged as an important form of communication by media, and is placed under the supervision of the Chinese government. Since founding of People’s Republic of China in 1949 til 1980s all media outlets were under supervision of the government .Independent media outlets were launched but only focusses on economic reforms .State run media such as Xinhua ,cctv and people’s daily holds the major market shares.now Independent media are no longer follows t...

SOURCES OF POLITICAL NEWS In journalism, a source is a person, publication, or other record or document that gives timely information. Outside journalism, sources are sometimes known as "news sources". Examples of sources include official records, publications or broadcasts, officials in government or business, organizations or corporations, witnesses of crime, accidents or other events, and people involved with or affected by a news event or issue. According to Shoemaker (1996) and McQuail (1994), there are a multitude of factors that tend to condition the acceptance of sources as bona fide by investigative journalists. Reporters are expected to develop and cultivate sources, especially if they regularly cover a specific topic, known as a "beat". Beat reporters must, however, be cautious of becoming too close to their sources. Reporters often, but not always, give greater leeway to sources with little experience. For example, sometimes a person will say they...

POLITICAL REPORTING introduction One of the primary roles of journalism in our society is to act as a “watchdog” for the public on governmental activities. The idea of the “watchdog” means that journalists, as independent observers without a vest interest in any side of a controversy, can tell the public what is going on, particularly if the government is incompetent or corrupt. The press does not play this role flawlessly. When political candidates hit the campaign trail, they can generate a lot of excitement and interest. Political events are often very lively and colorful, and reporters are there to record what happens. Much of what you read and hear in the news media does take a side in a controversy. Still, a great many journalists – many doing so without a lot of fanfare – are trying to fulfill their role as the watchdog on government. They are political and public affairs journalists, and their importance and centrality to the profession has never been questioned. They are im...

INVESTIGATIVE REPORTING he question WHAT IS INVESTIGATIVE REPORTING is still a cause of debate even among journalists-practitioners, as well as media theoreticians. One side is convinced that INVESTIGATIVE REPORTING is the peak of the reporting skill, and consider the investigative reporters special kinds of journalists. Others consider INVESTIGATIVE REPORTING to be simply a trendy title, just another way of marking the old, good, thorough journalism, which was unfathomable without constant running after the news, and without "peeling off the soles of their shoes" all day long. One of the most important skills of a good reporter is the ability to simply, convincingly, and clearly explain what he/she wants to say. A good way to do so is by comparing with generally known information or everyday situations. If we would use this method to demonstrate what investigative reporting is, we could use, for example, police work as a comparison. Investigative reporters, as forensic cr...

1:SPOT NEWS news of events reported as they occur, from the place where they are occurring. Definition of spot news up-to-date immediately reported newsspot-news pictures from the war fronts— John Larkin basically it refers to actual reasons behind the news story and background news stories. 2:POLITICAL REPORTING political reporting consist of the day to day activities of political parties, a complete reporting and covering the various political reporting such as  1: activities of mainstream political party 2: activities of opposition party (in case there is more than one opposition party then parties)  3: politics of political alliances (like minded parties make alliance to achieve certain goals to get majority seats to pressurize the government. Islamic jamhori itehad was created by ISI nizaam mustafa itehad etc 3:ESTABLISHMENT GOALS 1: there should never cut on budget 2: there should not any check and balance on their activies3: PM could not be able to as...