Redefining journalism : convergence in the public sphere
dc.contributor.advisor | Black, David | |
dc.contributor.advisor | Real, Michael | |
dc.contributor.advisor | McKean, Sandy | |
dc.contributor.advisor | Walinga, Jennifer | |
dc.contributor.author | Blanchett Neheli, Nicole | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2012-10-22T21:58:16Z | |
dc.date.available | 2012-10-22T21:58:16Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2012-10-22 | |
dc.date.submitted | 2011 | |
dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/10170/524 | |
dc.description.abstract | In this paper I explore how participatory journalism is changing organizational structure and production practices at the publicly funded Canadian Broadcasting Corporation in Toronto (CBC). Using practical action research I examine two sites of study that offer unique strategies on incorporating everyday citizens into the news production process: the use of citizen bloggers to supplement CBC’s coverage of the G20 summit in Toronto shows how diversifying storytelling improves the overall quality of news content; the mandate of Connect with Mark Kelly to democratize daily news by using ordinary people as sources and breaking traditional rules of production reveals a survival strategy for daily news shows. Through the lens of media logic, using the theories of convergence culture and the public sphere, I develop strategies to involve more citizens in the newsmaking process, thus invigorating public discourse and subverting news production that is designed to entertain instead of inform. | en_US |
dc.subject | participatory journalism | en_US |
dc.subject | media logic | en_US |
dc.subject | public sphere | en_US |
dc.subject | convergence culture | en_US |
dc.title | Redefining journalism : convergence in the public sphere | en_US |
dc.degree.name | M.A. in Professional Communication | en_US |
dc.degree.level | Masters | en_US |
dc.degree.discipline | School of Communication and Culture | en_US |