The Changing Face of Journalism
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North American (General)Transcript
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How does the world remain informed Every day around the globe, thousands of events that impact people's lives take place. It is a journalist responsibility to keep the public informed about developments such as earthquakes, wars and sporting matches. The first newspaper, the actor Derna, was published in Rome as early as 15 9 Vz eat, and from then on, journalism became an integral part of human existence. Each day, citizens of the world industries and nations dependent new stories to gain knowledge and make informed decisions. New and emerging technologies and the growing popularity of the Internet have made information more accessible than ever before. It is a revolution that has changed the rules of journalism forever. Those who report the news must either adapt to these changes or run the risk of becoming obsolete. As journalism developed to include a variety of media such as radio and television, so did the rules and standards that regulate the industry. In the United States, journalists worked under a clear and definite set of guidelines, as outlined by famous newspaper editor Bill Kovak in his book The Elements of Journalism.