Key Concepts/terms ch 1-9

Question 1

Digital Transformation

Answer 1

The shift from traditional media (print, TV) to digital platforms for news consumption.

Question 2

Fragmented Audiences:

Answer 2

Diverse, segmented audiences consuming news from different platforms based on interests.

Question 3

24-hour News Cycle:

Answer 3

Continuous news production driven by cable news and digital platforms.

Question 4

User-Generated Content:

Answer 4

News and information produced by non-professional journalists, often shared on social media.

Question 5

Media Milieu

Answer 5

The broader media environment, encompassing traditional and new media.

Question 6

ch 2-Partisan Press:

Answer 6

Early (19th Century) newspapers that were aligned with political parties or ideologies.

Question 7

Objectivity:

Answer 7

The journalistic norm of presenting news in an unbiased, neutral manner, which developed in the 20th century.

Question 8

Watchdog Journalism:

Answer 8

Journalism’s role in monitoring government and institutions, particularly during times of corruption or scandal.

Question 9

Yellow Journalism:

Answer 9

Sensationalist journalism that prioritizes eye-catching headlines and stories over accuracy.

Question 10

Professionalization of Journalism:

Answer 10

The evolution of journalism from a partisan enterprise to a profession with ethical standards and a focus on objectivity.

Question 11

ch 3-Online News Outlets:

Answer 11

Digital platforms, such as news websites and blogs, that provide news without a print or broadcast counterpart.