Foundations of Journalism
Principles
Types of Journalism
In The Know
100

The 5 W's of Journalism that are used to address or cover the fundamentals of a story  

What are Who, What, When, Where, Why?

100

This first principle of Journalism states: journalists should be as transparent as possible about sources and methods. This is

What is Obligation to the Truth?

100

This type of Journalism is about collecting news about business around the globe, the launch of new products in the market, unions, and procurement of companies, the performance of companies and economic ups and downs.

What is Business Journalism?

100

This part of the news contains the 5 W's and comes first

What is the Lead?

200

These Stages of Journalistic Writing must be followed. 

What are Gathering---Writing---Publishing?

200

To whom must a journalist always be loyal?

Who is the readers or the public?

200

This type of journalism is one of the serious types of journalism. This field can be divided into three categories such as local political news, national political news, and international political news.

What is Political Journalism?

200

A story, event or situation that is interesting as a reflection of human nature

What is Human Interest?

300

Rarity, Impact, Proximity and Prominence are critical to Objective Reporting. They are known as

What are the Elements of News or Value of Journalism? 

300

Journalism is storytelling with a purpose. It should do more than gather an audience or write the important information. It should display this principle

What is Relevance? 

300

This type of journalism is related to covering a sports event, sports series or a sports person. This field of journalism is fun to work for, with additional benefits like traveling to different countries, chance to watch live-sports events and opportunities to meet sportsperson.

What is Sports Journalism?

300

The record of the things you click on, post and do online 

What is Digital Footprint?

400

Providing accurate, concise, credible and timely information to the public that are used in decision making are some of the main

What are Purposes of Journalism?

400

Truthfulness, accuracy, fairness, impartiality and objectivity

What are Principles of Journalism?

400

This field is for the art lovers. There are various forms of arts such as dance, music, literature, films, drama, painting, poetry, and many more. The job of this journalist is to analyze the trend of the art world and share news related to it with the audience.

What is Arts Journalism?

400

This has to do with a citizen's rights to request (get) information from their government.

What is the Freedom of Information Act?

500

One way to verify credibility is to

 Use previously reputable sources, have at least two sources and verify the news item with another source.

500

Each journalist must use their own?

What is Conscience or Morality?

500

This type of journalism includes finding the facts, studying the cases, exposing scandals and making headlines. Sometimes a story is published as the facts are being found in daily newspapers. Sometimes a case can take months to years to find information about.


What is Investigative Journalism?

500

 This is a Constitutional law that protects Religion, Free Speech, Press, Assembly and Petition of the Government

What is the First Amendment?