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Journalism
Journalism is the production and distribution of reports on events, facts, ideas, and people that constitute the “news of the day” and inform society with a commitment to accuracy and verification. The word, a noun, applies to the occupation (professional or not), the methods of gathering information, and the organizing literary styles.
The role of journalism varies across countries, as do perceptions of the profession and its status. In some nations, news media are controlled by the government and lack independence.1 In others, news media operate independently of government influence and function as private enterprises. Legal frameworks also differ, particularly regarding freedom of speech, freedom of the press, slander, and libel. Scholars have also examined journalism’s role in globalisation, highlighting its contribution to increasing global interconnectedness.2
In recent years, the rise of the internet and digital media has significantly changed how people access and consume information, with a growing preference for online sources. In some regions, this shift has contributed to the decline or disappearance of traditional print newspapers.3 The widespread use of the Internet and smartphones has transformed the media landscape since the early 21st century, with audiences increasingly accessing news through e-readers, mobile devices, and digital platforms rather than traditional formats such as newspapers, magazines, or television news. News organisations face ongoing challenges in monetising digital content and adapting print models to evolving consumption patterns. As a result, print revenues have declined more rapidly than the growth of digital income streams.4
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“10 Most Censored Countries,” Committee to Protect Journalists, 2 May 2012, page retrieved 23 May 2013. ↩
Reese, Stephen D. (4 June 2010). “Journalism and Globalization: Journalism and Globalization”. Sociology Compass. 4 (6): 344–353. doi:10.1111/j.1751-9020.2010.00282.x. ↩
Saliu, Hasan (2024). Gutenberg’s death in the Balkans: news values in Kosovo and Albania. Cogent Arts & Humanities. doi:10.1080/23311983.2024.2303197. ↩
“Circulation, revenue fall for US newspapers overall despite gains for some”. June 2017. ↩
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