The Rise & Rise of UGC
What is meant by the term 'Citizen Journalism'?
Citizen journalism is a term used to describe when a normal individual captures footage which is seen as news.
What was one of the first examples of news being generated by ‘ordinary people’?
One of the first incidents of news which was generated by 'ordinary people' was the Rodney King incident where a citizen filmed him being beaten up by police officers.
List some of the formats for participation that are now offered by news organisations.
Some formats that are now offered by news organisations are: blogs, comments sections, Q&A, twitter feeds, apps and polls.
What is one of the main differences between professionally shot footage and that taken first-hand (UGC)?
Professionally shot footage is footage that has been edited by media producers to give an angle to a story, where as, UGC is normal footage that hasn't been edited in any way.
What is a gatekeeper?
A gatekeeper is someone who makes the decision on what angle a story should take in the media
How has the role of a gatekeeper changed?
Gatekeepers role in media has a major role in media because they make the decisions on what is acceptable to show.
What is one of the primary concerns held by journalists over the rise of UGC?
The biggest concern for journalists over the rise of UGC is that the need for normal journalists has decreased. This is because news organisations now rely more on UGC for their stories.
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