IMPACT OF THE INTERNET ON JOURNALISM PRACTICE IN THE CONTEXT OF NEWS GATHERING, PROCESSING, AND DISSEMINATION

Student: Maryam Muhammad Kamilu
Supervisor: Mrs Zainab Bayero Aliyu
HOD: Mr Micheal Bitrus Mingyi
Department of Mass Communication
Social and Management Sciences
Kashim Ibrahim University

Abstract

ABSTRACT The advent of the internet has revolutionized journalism practice, particularly in the areas of news gathering, processing, and dissemination. This study examines the impact of internet technologies on journalism, exploring how digital tools and platform shave influenced traditional news production processes. I thigh lights the benefits of speed, accessibility, and interactivity while also addressing challenges such as misinformation, declining editorial control, and the credibility of online news sources. The study employs survey to assess journalists' adaptation to internet-driven reporting in contemporary media. Findings from this research provide insights into the evolving landscape of journalism in the digital age. Keywords: Internet, Journalism Practice, News Gathering, News Processing, News Dissemination, Digital Media.

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