INTRODUCTION TO ONLINE JOURNALISM
Journalism – is the activity of gathering and editing news stories for publication and large audience
consumption.
Online Journalism – also known as digital journalism. It is where the content is presented digitally
intended to be accessed through internet.
Blog – is a sort of online personal diary where the writer can post his/her thoughts, ideas, and even
news.
Wiki – a website with the server program that allows users to create and edit web pages and content.
Characteristic of Journalism
1. Hypertextuality – means the contents can contain hypertexts that leading to the web pages.
2. Multimediality – presentation of news in two or more combined formats.
3. Interactivity – that allows readers or users to have some control on how to receive the news.
Some features of journalism interactive:
a. Anytime access
b. Subscription
c. Engagement
4. Immediacy – bringing the news in an instant.
5. Flexibility – lets a webpage accommodate “breaking news” anytime s well as change
headlines.
Responsible Online Journalism:
1. Do not plagiarize.
2. Be Transparent
3. Be credible.
4. Be honest.
Fake News – any stories that contain false information presented the way that makes it appear as
authentic news.
Real News – contains stories with real information.
Manila Times – considered pioneer of online journalism.
Pointers in distinguishing fake news:
1. Check the website title and URL.
2. Check the grammar and sentence construction.
3. Read the comments.
4. Do an image search.
5. Search and compare with traditional news sources.
THE WORLD OF WIKIS
Wiki – is a website with a server program that allows us to create and edit content and pages.
Characteristics of a Wiki:
1. It is open to any computer user.
2. It has a quick and easy arrangement or template called formatting syntax.
3. It promotes collection of meaningful content.
4. It has internal search engine.
5. Edits and news write-ups can be done and can be posted in real-time.
Uses and Functions of Wikis
1. Teachers can post lessons and other resources for their current topic.
2. Students and teachers can share their class presentation or reports.
3. Students can use it to do group works.
4. Students can post their works and allows their classmate and other students to post comments
or give feedback.
5. Teachers can connect with other educators and discuss.
Examples of Wikis
1. Wikipedia – multilingual, web based and most popular free content encyclopedia.
2. WikiWikiWeb – since 1995 used for the content about people, projects, and patterns in
software development.
3. WikiTravel – launched in 2003, serves a free world-wide travel guide for travelers around the
world.
4. WikiSpaces Classroom – writing platform for education. Provides online workspace for
teachers and students.
THE BRIDGE TO BLOGGING
Blog – is an online personal diary where you can write your thoughts, ideas, and even news.
Blogging – is the term used for the act of writing for or minting blog.
Blogger – a person who owns a blog.
General Parts of a Blog:
1. Header – contains name of the blog. If it is own by a company it will have the logo of the
blog as well.
2. Content Area – where the blog post can be seen.
3. Footer – displays some basic information about the blogsite like copyright and the name of
blogging platform.
4. Sidebar – elements located on the side of the blog. Such as subscribe, category list, recent
post, most popular post and search box.
Advantages and Disadvantages of Blogging
Advantages:
1. Free or inexpensive.
2. Easy to use.
3. Digital Archive.
4. Allows collaboration and socialization.
Disadvantages:
1. Confidentiality – even it is like a personal diary many people can view it.
2. Quality – n checking work can suffer poor quality of content.
3. Plagiarism and copyright issues.
Examples of Blogging Platforms:
1. Blogger – goggle’s free tool for creating blogs.
2. Wordpress – web software can use to create blog or even website for free.
3. Edublogs – education blogging platform that provides educational support for teachers and
students.
How to Create a Personal Blog:
1. Choose your topic.
2. Pick a blog name.
3. Get your blog online.
4. Type and post your first article.
5. Publish your blog. Click new post from the home page.
6. When you are already happy with what you typed click publish.
ONLINE TOOLS AND DATA GATHERING
Data – are bits of raw information.
Data Gathering – process of collecting information to answer research questions.
Types of data sources:
1. Primary data sources – information collected by the researcher from observation, interviews,
or surveys.
2. Secondary data sources – information collected by another researcher or entity.
Data Gathering Method:
1. Archival and Institutional Method – make use of archives, libraries, public records, etc.
2. Observation method – produce descriptive data as well as numerical data.
3. Group discussions – individuals brought together and discuss particular topic.
4. Interviews – conducted in person or over the phone.
5. Questionnaire and Surveys – data gathering gives results which are easier to analyze.
Data Gathering Tools:
1. Search Engines
2. Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Tools.
3. Surveys
4. Databases
Database – a comprehensive collection of data organized especially for rapid search and retrieval by a
computer.
OTHER METHODS OF DATA GATHERING:
Other means of data gathering that make use of technology:
1. Audience Response System – uses hand-held devices to gather responses from a group joined
together I one location at the same time.
Advantages of Audience Response System:
a. It reduces or eliminates data entry.
b. The data can be evaluated in less time.
c. It can collect data from large groups or respondents at once.
2. Text Messaging – Mobile phones linked to computer or Web-based interface to gather data.
Advantages of Tex Messaging:
a. Easier since text messaging is very common.
b. It captures data in real time.
3. Social Networking Sites – require users to create a profile and input basic information. Data
can be collected by soliciting information from specific users.
Advantages of Social Networking Sites:
a. Some networking sites allows group discussion to gather data in a specific community.
b. Have ability to involve people form remote locations in real time.
4. Audio/Video Conferencing – communicating using computers that are connected to the
internet.
Advantages of Audio/Video Conferencing:
a. It can be downloaded for free.
b. It can be used as a medium in conducting interviews and group meetings especially if the
participants are in different locations.
Creating Online Survey Form
Web-baes Surveys – online data gathering tools.
Steps to sign up to Survey Monkey:
1. In address bar type [Link]
2. Click Sign Up Free. Then complete the sign-up process.
3. You will receive confirmation message. Click the icon by typing the required information.
4. In drop-down list choose Student and Elementary School then click continue.
5. Choose the type of survey you want to create then click finish then sign out.
Steps to Create Survey:
1. Click the create survey tab located in the upper-right corner of your account.
2. Choose Start from Scratch from the options.
3. Type a name for your survey and select survey category from the drop-down list.
4. Click Create Survey and start adding questions.
5. Choose the type of question from the Builder section or use the drop-down list beside the
question.
6. Customize the appearance of your survey.
7. Preview and test your survey.
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Hyper Textuality – contents such as articles, images, sounds or videos can contain hypertexts that
leading to other web pages.
Ward Cunningham – the first developed Wiki in 1994. He describes it as a system for collaboration
and asynchronous communication. He chooses Wiki as the name of the program. Wiki came from
Hawaiian word wiki-wiki which means quick.
Immediacy – refers to the quality of bring immediate, bringing the news in an instant and being able
to show it faster than the traditional media.
Blog – is a sort of online personal diary where the writer can post his/her thoughts, ideas, and even
news.
Wikipedia - multilingual, web based and most popular free content encyclopedia.
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