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Bacj 276:Online Journalism Question Paper

Bacj 276:Online Journalism

Course:Communication And Journalism

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2012

KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY

END OF 3''RD ''TRIMESTER 2012 (DAY) EXAMINATIONS
FACULTY : EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT : COMMUNICATION AND JOURNALISM
UNIT CODE : BACJ 276
UNIT TITLE : ONLINE JOURNALISM
TIME : 2 HOURS

Instructions:

Answer question one and any other two questions.

Question One

Highlight and explain five distinguishing features of online journalism.

(10 marks)

The current journalism business model will change because of dynamic and rapid growth of digital technology. Explain how you will continually equip yourself as an upcoming online journalist so that you don’t face demise on this forecasted challenging future.

(10 marks)

Do you think traditional journalism is bound to become extinct due to prevalence of online journalism? Support your answer with elaborate explanation.

(10 marks)

Question Two
Although the internet is not owned by any-one body or individual, there are regulations that govern the practice of online journalism. Discuss. (20 marks)

Question Three

Kenyan professional journalists are facing competition from ordinary citizens.

Discuss this statement as you explore the major challenges that citizen journalism is posing to professional journalism

(10 marks)

How can professional journalists handle this unprecedented reality.

(10 marks)

Question Four
What are some of the ethical issues editors working for online newspapers are confronted with? How can they deal with such issues? (20 marks)

Question Five

You have been appointed the Manager in charge of a newly established online journalism unit in your organization.

What skills would you look out for to recruit three new online writers?

(10 marks)

How would you address colleagues who continue to oppose establishment of the new online unit because they feel it is merely duplicating what older units have been doing.

(10 marks)

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