For Tue 7/12, p5/6...
1. Finish reading/summarising the Media Magazine article...
Is reality becoming more real? The rise and rise of UGC
Make notes on the following...
a. examples
b. theory (audience reception etc.)
c. benefits to institutions
d. benefits to audience
e. wider issues and debates
f. SHEP
2. Answer the following questions on your MEST3 blog...
a. What is meant by the term ‘citizen journalist’?
b. What was one of the first examples of news being generated by ‘ordinary people’?
c. List some of the formats for participation that are now offered by news organisations.
d. What is one of the main differences between professionally shot footage and that taken first-hand (UGC)?
e. What is a gatekeeper?
f. How has the role of a gatekeeper changed?
g. What is one of the primary concerns held by journalists over the rise of UGC?
3. Use the MediaMagazine website to do research for your representation case study (and for your Critical Investigation if you have the time).
Post up quotes/summaries from at least THREE online articles.
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