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KCB336 Assessment 3: Research Project - Mary's Sub-Topics
KCB336 Assessment 2: Research Proposal - Digital Journalism
KCB336 Assessment 1: Annotated Bibliography - Wireless Technologies impact on Broadcast Journalism
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';Alysen, B., Oakham, M., Patching, R. and Sedorkin, G. (2003). Reporting in a Multimedia World, Sydney: Allen & Unwin.'
ISBN 1865089109
- This book works as a valuable aid in understanding the manner in which new media technologies are changing journalism. Specifically, chapter six of the text argues that digital technologies, including portable satellite technology and video phones, have changed the way journalists deliver the news.
- The text outlines both the advantages and challenges associated with such emerging technology. For example, the capacity to send video footage and related images through mobile phones has resulted in journalists being able to broadcast live from most destinations.
- The text argues the use of new wireless technologies has resulted in individual journalists being able to edit their stories on location and electronically transfer these materials back to the newsroom. This has the consequence of both saving time, a valuable resource in the journalism profession, and allowing for comprehensive coverage of late breaking news stories. According to the text, such technologies are the key to the future of broadcast journalism. Consequently, the text concludes that the development of these technologies has resulted in the need for multi-skilled journalists – describing the emergence of the videojournalist, a journalist capable of both reporting and filming footage by way of new media technologies. The text forecasts that in the future all broadcast journalists will have these skills.
- Boyd, A. (2002). Broadcast Journalism: Techniques of Radio and Television News, Oxford:Focal Press.
ISBN 0240515714
- This text provides a current evaluation of the impact new media technologies has on broadcast journalism. Boyd argues that new media technologies have revolutionised the manner in which broadcast journalists present the news. The text established that CNN’s 24 hour news channel on satellite and cable television transformed the way in which society viewed news coverage. As a result Boyd outlined that live, instant footage and reports have lifted both the public’s expectations of a news telecast and the standard of news broadcasts in general.
- Boyd contends the future of news gathering and broadcast journalism lies in digital television. The text discusses and evaluates electronic news gathering techniques and concludes that wireless technology has revolutionised the practice of journalism. Boyd claims the digital revolution has worked to change not only the manner in which news crew’s record footage, directly to digital video tape and format, but also the manner in which news stations receive broadcast materials. For example, the text highlights that electronic news gathering has enabled media networks to consistently bring live images into the home and the increase of satellite communications has ensured this, as many television companies now control low orbiting satellites.
- Boyd argues the future of broadcast journalism lies in digital news coverage. Consequently, as television becomes digital and interactive Boyd believes broadcast programs will develop to resemble interactive websites – where the viewer can follow links to a particular section of information as they please.
- Herbert, J. (2000). Journalism in the Digital Age: Theory and practice for broadcast, print and online media, Oxford: Focal Press.
ISBN 0240515897
- Herbert provides a comprehensive analysis of the digital age and how new media technologies influence the practice of journalism, and the manner in which news is collected and reported. The text outlines Herbert’s belief that a new information age is occurring as a result of digitisation, satellites and computers.
- The text compares old media tools for developing photographs such as the dark room, to new media tools such as the digital camera. It concludes that new media technologies have enabled the news media to produce a higher standard of up to the minute news coverage.
- Herbert argues the rapid increase in the use of modern, wireless and mobile technologies within the newsroom has forever changed the skills needed to operate as an effective journalist. The text outlines that technological advancements have resulted in the need for multi-skilled journalists. For example, in addition to traditional duties, Herbert argues a reporter must be able to film footage, edit and must be capable of computer assisted reporting.
- Seib, P. (2004). Beyond the Front Lines: How the news media cover a world shaped by war, New York: Palgrave Macmillan.
ISBN 1403965471
- Seib argues that new media technologies have redefined war journalism; it provides a recent account of the manner in which war journalists operate. The book explains that as news gathering has been enhanced by satellite communications and other wireless technologies, the expectation of superior quality news coverage has also increased.
- The text outlines the progression of war reporting from Vietnam to the 2003 war in Iraq. It contends that advancements in mobile, satellite and wireless technologies have ensured live, real time reporting of conflicts has become the common standard of wartime journalism. However, Seib concedes this form of reporting raises numerous ethical and moral issues, including censorship and news ratings. Live broadcasting may be vulnerable to inaccuracies, as journalists rush under the pressure of deadlines. However, in wartime situations Seib maintains there is no room for such error. As a result, Seib concludes that live wartime coverage must be undertaken with increased responsibility, as the journalist must endeavor to be both accurate and objective.
- Tapsall, S. and Varley, C. (2001). Journalism: Theory in Practice, Melbourne: Oxford University Press.
ISBN 0195509978
- This book provides a practical evaluation of the issues confronting today’s journalists and media organisations. It argues that new media technology has dramatically altered the practice of journalism and resulted in the redefinition of the term journalist. The book states new technologies have greatly impacted broadcast journalism in particular. The text contends technology has created an information rich society and consequently that broadcast journalists and news programs must become more creative in the way they deliver news. It describes the use of satellite phones, laptop computers and digital audio recorders as means of allowing instantaneous location to newsroom communication.
- The text explores the advantages of wireless communication and draws attention to the prevailing theme of all new media technologies relevant to the practice of journalism – instant, immediate communication. It concludes that journalism as a profession, particularly broadcast journalism, has embraced this form of communication.
- Young, P. (1992), Defence and the Media in Time of Limited War, London: Frank Cass.
ISBN 0714640859
- The book provides a thorough evaluation of the function of the news media during war time. Young argues new media technology has created new dimensions for journalists in covering an international conflict. He explains that new wireless technologies have made it possible for the media to report on conflict in real time and this has consequently created issues in relation to immediacy, censorship, safety, quality of images, accuracy of reporting and global coverage to a mass audience.
- The text illustrates the differences between and highlights the progression of the media’s print coverage of the First World War and the live to air broadcast reporting of recent conflicts. For example, Young contends that the raw, real nature of television footage portrays more of the horrors and realities of a conflict situation than does print.
- Young highlights that while the Vietnam War was the first televised conflict, since then technology has significantly changed and the media’s coverage of war has changed accordingly. Live broadcasts during conflicts, from on the ground reporters, have become relatively uncomplicated through the use of wireless technologies such as video phones and laptop computers. The text illustrates that such technologies allow for frequent updates on conflict developments, work to keep the public well informed and increase mobility for field reporters on the ground. Young argues the media has the ability to change public attitudes toward a conflict and thus should take this responsibility seriously and maintain an objective approach to reporting.
- What Wireless Networking Means to Everyday People. [Online], 2004. Available: http://www.linksys.com/products/wp_wireless.asp [Accessed 10 Aug. 2004].
- This article works as a valuable tool in understanding wireless technologies and the significance of such technologies in society. The text examines the impact of the rapid expansion and development of wireless technologies and the influence this has on daily lifestyles. It argues the importance of such technology, as well as its benefits, and concludes that wireless technology is becoming an accepted part of urban life. The article argues that wireless technology has and will continue to impact broadcast journalism on a large scale. It examines the advantages and issues associated with wireless technology and concludes that such technologies will continue to progress quickly.
- The article argues numerous benefits of wireless technology that are particularly relevant to broadcast journalism. These include the portability of wireless technology, increased mobility for journalists, the flexibility of being able to broadcast from any location, and the instant, immediate nature of such technologies.
- The article evaluates the importance of a local area network, in which several devices are connected together in order to communicate with one another and explores specific aspects of wireless local area networks including range, reliability and security.
- Smith, M. (2000) “Some social implications of ubiquitous mobile networks� ACM SIGMOBILE Mobile Computing and Communications Review, 4.2, pp. 25-36.
- Smith argues that in the near future most people living in metropolitan areas will use some form of wireless technology, as he contends that such technology will become inexpensive and widely available.
- The article examines the social implications of wireless technology and explains the majority of people in the developed world will soon have a wireless device with them at all times. As a result, Smith argues that people will gain a new form of social power, enabling them to coordinate their lives and interactions with ease, and resulting in what Smith believes will be a society where urban people will spend the majority of their time surrounded by some form of wireless technology.
- The article discusses the evolution of Bluetooth wireless technology, specifically tailored for personal networks, enabling instant interaction between many different wireless devices. Smith concludes that wireless networks are socially significant technologies which have dramatically changed the manner in which people in urban society interact.
MaryCampbell 22:28, 12 Aug 2004 (EST)
