MIDTERM EXAMINATION - CITIZEN AND COMMUNITY JOURNALISM -Alterado

Alterado, James Andrei E.

: BAJ-2B

1.Using your own words, compare citizen Journ to Community journalism.

When comparing the two, the most significant distinction is the scope of the information they intend to convey. as the Citizen Journ  are persons or a group who provide information through wider platforms such as social media and other websites. And for the community journ, from the word "community," they only have a specific target that they hold or only a small scope of people that they provide information about, like local areas or small towns. And also, one of the major differences between them is that the Community Journ is a profession; they are real journalists. unlike Citizen Journ, which collaborates with websites to provide information. But they also convey that they do not require a profession to demonstrate their awareness of an issue and that their ability to express their reaction is not limited since it is not their job. It is like they are doing it out of concern for people and also for themselves.

2. Which social issues in the  Philippines can be address by Community journalism.

One of the local issues in the Philippines that Community Journ can address is fake news. It has a huge impact on a community. especially because it can cause fear among residents, and fake news spreads quickly. especially in a specific community, because in gossip, with just one false release of false information, it will spread immediately and continue to be distorted. They should address it so that people believe and listen to their story rather than what others put out. and it is their job as journalists to call out for it. if people continue to believe in fake news, it will be difficult for journalists to report a news which more reliable and that goes through research and data, because people will tend to believe more in the majority, which could lead to permanent damage because of false information.