Education and journalism

Education in journalism By Sinyat ahmed

What is education

Education in its general sense is a form of learning in which knowledge, skills, and habits of a group of people are transferred from one generation to the next through teaching, training, research

Generally, it occurs through any experience that has a formative effect on the way one thinks, feels, or acts.

What is journalism ? Journalism is the activity or product of

journalists or others engaged in the preparation of written, visual, or audio material intended for dissemination through public media with reference to factual, ongoing events of public concern. It is intended to inform society about itself and to make public, things that would otherwise be private.

Types of journalism Advocacy journalism Broadcast journalism Drone journalism  Gonzo journalism Investigative journalism Tabloid journalism Yellow journalism (or sensationalism) 

Journalism is an educational job Follow Your Interests

In addition to covering breaking news, journalists are required to come up with story ideas to fill space in the paper or airtime on the radio or television. You may be tasked with following a specific industry or keeping up with trends in various arenas.

Journalism allows you to follow those subjects and topics that interest you and that you want to learn more about. Keep up with the local school board and the president of a nearby college if you’re interested in education, for example. Follow scientific research and visit the local hospital to keep up with changes and breakthroughs if your interest lies in healthcare. Meet and build relationships with bankers, brokers and federal regulators to develop insight into the economy or watch every new pilot out on TV and every new club opening in town if your passion leans toward entertainment. Whatever your interests, as a journalist, you can often pursue your passion and get paid for it.

Building communication skills through journalism

Interesting People Interviews and research are

common responsibilities in journalism, and these give you the opportunity to meet and talk to a large number of people that you wouldn't have met working in other professions. This varies depending on your specific job. Sports journalists are more likely to meet athletes and coaches, while entertainment journalists deal with actors and celebrities. International correspondents often cover political figures and may interview diplomats and world leaders.

Real journalism can bring out justice and moral

Public Interest Journalists deliver information

to the general public in a way that most other professions don't allow.

providing information to others, and having large numbers of people read and comment on your work.

Journalists don't only disseminate information, they also uncover information and conduct research that brings new facts to light. A good journalist's work, therefore, can be beneficial to the public interest.

Benefits of studying journalism journalism degree and training

program, you have the chance of pursuing rewarding careers like a reporter, editor, writer or media specialist in the communications industry.

Can become news analysts at publications and newspapers. Those who opt to specialize in particular subjects and fields

ideal for people interested in researching and spreading news with strong presentatio and writing skills.

lots of flexibility to pursuing careers that are business-oriented fields like freelance reporting, marketing and public relations consulting PR firm. working for newspapers like a correspondent or reporter the growing communications field offers many opportunities in reporting and writing online.

Ideal for low cost traveling and going places where you wouldn’t normal see

educating others through journalism

Teaches language skillsInformation on all kinds of topics like

nature science, health beauty animals sports medical economic and finance .

Spreading information and knowledge daily 24 hours though all kind of medium in a mass scale improving communication skills language skills ,presentation skill building confidence.

Linking people local and internally making world a global place though news and stories about current affairs like wars.

Learning though culture and food travel and living we are learning to be more tolerant ethically.

Distant learning become easy though social medium as news spread faster and all kind of enriched topics are shared online though blog writing.

Motivation others to learn the skill of photography video

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