Demography is the systematic and scientific study of human populations. The word Demography comes from the greek words “demos” (population)‚ and “graphia” (description or writing)‚ thus the phrase‚ “writing about populations.” The term demography is believed to have been first used in 1855 by Belgian statistician Achille Guillard in his book Elements of Human Statistics or Comparative Demography. Demography is the social science that studies 1) the size‚ composition‚ and distribution of the human
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Introduction The progress of technology inevitably gives the chance to many sectors to evolve and develop through it. Journalism is also among these sectors. Within this progress‚ one of the most fundamental devices that have been developed for the journalistic world – if not the most fundamental – is the internet. Discussing about it in 2009‚ we are talking about the biggest connection network that has ever been set up in human history. Gold mines of data are at every turn available for inquiry
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TITLE: LITERATURE AND JOURNALISM TASK: Difference between Literature and Journalism PRESENTED BY: JULIE E. OGONYA REG. NO.: PG/MA/063/2009 PRESENTED TO: DR‚ KITCHE MAGAK DATE: NOVEMBER‚ 2009. MASENO INTRODUCTION Literature and journalism are two genres that are interrelated and intertwined because literature borrows heavily from journalism and journalism borrows heavily from literature as well. Sometimes it gets problematic distinguishing literature from journalism‚ more so with the emergence
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“Bill Clinton: I Screwed Up With Monica” is what is the headline on the National Enquirer website yesterday morning‚ should we care? If so‚ why do we care? Celebrity tabloids have become a norm to us in society whether we like it or not. While standing in line at the grocery store‚ waiting for it to be your turn to checkout‚ we can’t help but notice the headlines on the magazines next to us reading absurd things such as “Michael Jackson found alive in Disneyland” or “Male able to give birth” and
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Functions of Journalism In early 1999‚ Gourav Jaswal conducted a session on the functions of journalism for the editorial team of Chip magazine. These are the raw notes I made during that class. Functions of journalism: Inform Interpret Mold opinion Enable decision making Agent of change Entertain Writing: Reader Interest Accuracy Objectivity Credibility Readability Significance Clarity Personality Cause the reader to: Stop Be interested Think
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EMBEDDED JOURNALISM 1. In the realm of media-military relations‚ Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) has become synonymous with the concept of ‘embedding’. The Pentagon defines ‘embed’ “as a media representative remaining with a unit on an extended basis”[i] and OIF represents the single greatest instance of embedding. The Pentagon offered 920 embed spots‚ and‚ from 775 acceptances‚ eventually managed about 600 positions from more than 250 national and international media agencies[ii]. The British Ministry
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Twenty-four important notes necessary in understanding a history of journalism in the Philippines. Marcelo Del Pilar is also the author of La Soberania Monacal‚ 1888; and Frailocracia Fililipa‚ 1889. Hilario was not actually his middle name‚ but Gatmaytan. The Iglesia Filipina Independiente was founded by Isabelo delos Reyes and Pascual Poblete‚ 1902; and was headed by Gregorio Aglipay as its first Pontifex Maximus or Obispo Maximo or Supreme Bishop. Vigan‚ before Ciudad Fernandina and later Heritage
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democratic society journalism is mainly important. Through journalism (through a new developing phenomenon of citizen journalism in particular) people are considered by many members of society to have their voice. Kovach (2005) suggests that journalism enables citizens to have their voices heard by representatives of political power and allows members of public to monitor and moderate the sources of power that shape their lives. “Journalism and self-government were born together. Journalism and self-government
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How Sensationalism Affects Everyone Involved In today¡¦s society journalism is under close scrutiny and is losing its credibility. Sensationalism effects both those who receive it in addition to those who report it. This essay will review the history of sensationalism in the media‚ clearly demonstrate how sensationalism effects ours views on journalism‚ and confront the ethical dilemmas that journalists must face between reporting objectively and reporting what sells. This will be accomplished
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BROADCAST JOURNALISM TRAINING COUNCIL GUIDELINES FOR THE ACCREDITATION PROCESS AND REQUIREMENTS Updated 2nd May 2011 SECTION ONE THE ACCREDITATION PROCESS[1] 1.1 The Advisory Process The Council offers informal and formal advisory and consultancy sessions during the developmental stages of a course to ensure a smooth transition to full accreditation. The Accreditation Secretary will recommend a first accreditation
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