Review:
Citizen Journalism
overall review score: 4.2
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Citizen-journalism refers to the practice of non-professional individuals reporting news and information, often using digital platforms and social media.
Key Features
- Provides alternative viewpoints
- Immediate and real-time reporting
- Increased community engagement
- Greater diversity of sources
Pros
- Empowers ordinary people to participate in the news-making process
- Can uncover stories and issues that traditional media may overlook
- Promotes transparency and accountability
Cons
- Quality and accuracy of information can vary
- May lack professional journalistic standards such as fact-checking and verification
- Risk of misinformation and spreading of fake news