Birth of Journalism
What invention made the publication of newspapers possible?
The printing press
How much did a newspaper cost in the early 1800’s?
One to six cents per newspaper
When did commercial radio journalism start?
1920
By when did most newspapers have websites?
2000
Who is the father of journalism?
Joseph Pulitzer
Before the printing press, how did journalists publish anything?
On paper, handwritten
What invention made it possible for the newspapers to cost just one cent?
The penny press
Why did newspapers start printing colorful comic strips?
To attract people who may not read english well
When did journalism switch from on paper to online publishing?
2010
What country is ranked number one in the world for journalism?
Norway
When was the first newspaper made with a printing press published?
When did journalists start writing things that were “entertaining” for the working class?
1830’s
What year did TV newscasting start?
1940-1941
What online platform came out in the early 2000s that became a reference and research tool for reporters?
Wikipedia
What animal did journalists use to test the air quality in tight printing press rooms?
Canaries
Where was the first printing press newspaper published?
Germany
What invention led to the “inverted pyramid” writing style in 1845?
Electric Telegraph
What two journalists fought for readers and buyers of their newspapers?
Joseph Pulitzer and William Randolph Hearst
What term started being used by personal journalists?
What school started the first school for journalism?
University of Missouri School of Journalism