08-17-2017, 12:15 AM
No doubt, now a days the face of journalism is changing. The implementation of new media technologies has dramatically altered the manner in which both broadcast and print newsrooms operate (Alysen et al, 2003: 224). Such technologies have not only revolutionised the organisational side of newsrooms but have also impacted on the production values within newsrooms.
The most important use of computers in journalism is described as Computer Assisted Reporting otherwise known as CAR (De Wolk, 2001: 79). The term is used to describe the application of computers to gather information and data for reporting purposes. The implementation of CAR techniques has opened new possibilities for journalists, enabling them to analyse, understand, follow up and report on stories that would be unapproachable without such technology (De Wolk, 2001: 79).
However, journalists must strive to use CAR techniques in conjunction with good journalism. They must still be prepared to ask probing questions, double check information find appropriate sources and write well because above all journalists are story tellers (Miller, 1998: 4).
The increase of computer based technologies within newsrooms has the effect of both reducing costs and increasing revenue and the introduction or CAR techniques provides innovative ways to expand publications. However the age of digital journalism has also resulted in greater accessibility and affordability for smaller, independent based productions to thrive (Garrison, 1998; 22).
References:
http://wiki.media-culture.org.au/index.p..._Reporting
http://wiki.media-culture.org.au/index.p...Journalist
For more details,please visit http://en.wikipediawiki/Mass_media