Midterm Examination in Citizen and Community Journalism | CRUZ LOISE DEA L.

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 1. Differentiate citizen journalism and community journalism in only 6-10 sentences. No need to cite references and it has to be originally written by you. 

Engaging with a community is the primary approach utilized in community journalism to understand, record, and share information about issues, events, and daily life within that locality. Being residents of the area they report on community journalists can keenly observe the smallest details of local occurrences. Their responsibility lies in ensuring that they address the needs and occurrences that directly impact the community. On the contrary, citizen journalism commonly refers to individuals sharing news or information typically online and via social media platforms. Despite lacking training or journalistic experience citizen journalists play a crucial role in disseminating knowledge and raising awareness on various subjects. Due to limitations, in resources and expertise compared to journalism practices, their coverage may not be as comprehensive as expected. 

2. Choose a unique local issue which you think can be resolved by community journalism and why. Explain in 6-10 sentences. No need to cite references and it has to be originally written by you. 

The problem of Meralco disconnecting power in a barangay causing the streetlights to go dark throughout the area is a concern that can potentially be addressed through community journalism. A community Journalist may have an understanding of the situation knowing the actual sources and potential witnesses involved. In Barangay San Miguel, Hagonoy, Bulacan the lack of lighting is connected to the former captain, Ronald Arellano, who neglected to settle the electricity bills resulting in a substantial debt. Being part of the community allows a community journalist to gain more profound knowledge and connections with the people and events in the barangay. They would uncover details and reasons behind decisions and events that cannot be fully explained solely through official statements from barangay officials. Investigating and learning about topics that mainstream media would overlook is made possible by community journalism. The core reasons for difficulties like the former captain's non-payment of energy bills and the whereabouts of the barangay's cash can be found, along with other connected concerns, through analysis and research by a community journalist. Through a closer examination and analysis of local events and problems, community journalism not only delivers information but also lays forth answers.

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