Question

Explain the Digital journalism or Web Journalism? ​

Answer 1

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Digital Journalism

Digital journalism, also known as online journalism, is a contemporary form of journalism where editorial content is distributed via the Internet, as opposed to publishing via print or broadcast. What constitutes digital journalism is debated by scholars; however, the primary product of journalism, which is news and features on current affairs, is presented solely or in combination as text, audio, video, or some interactive forms like newsgames, and disseminated through digital media technology.[1][2]

Fewer barriers to entry, lowered distribution costs, and diverse computer networking technologies have led to the widespread practice of digital journalism.[3] It has democratized the flow of information that was previously controlled by traditional media including newspapers, magazines, radio, and television.[4]

Some have asserted that a greater degree of creativity can be exercised with digital journalism when compared to traditional journalism and traditional media.[5] The digital aspect may be central to the journalistic message and remains, to some extent, within the creative control of the writer, editor, and/or publisher.[5]

It has been acknowledged that reports of its growth have tended to be exaggerated. In fact, a 2019 Pew survey showed of 16% decline of time spent on online news sites since 2016.

Web Journalism

In the current technological era, getting news at a click has become extremely common. We now live in a world where we do not have to wait for newspapers every morning. We can now access information anywhere, anytime just by clicking a button on our phones.

Answer 2

There is no absolute agreement as to what constitutes digital journalism. Mu Lin argues that, “Web and mobile platforms demand us to adopt a platform-free mindset for an all-inclusive production approach – create the [digital] contents first, then distribute via appropriate platforms."[7] The repurposing of print content for an online audience is sufficient for some, while others require content created with the digital medium's unique features like hypertextuality.[8][9] Fondevila Gascón adds multimedia and interactivity to complete the digital journalism essence.[10] For Deuze, online journalism can be functionally differentiated from other kinds of journalism by its technological component which journalists have to consider when creating or displaying content.[11] Digital journalistic work may range from purely editorial content like CNN (produced by professional journalists) online to public-connectivity websites like Slashdot (communication lacking formal barriers of entry).[12] The difference of digital journalism from traditional journalism may be in its reconceptualised role of the reporter in relation to audiences and news organizations.[13] The expectations of society for instant information was important for the evolution of digital journalism[14] . However, it is likely that the exact nature and roles of digital journalism will not be fully known for some time.