Bacj 276:Online Journalism Question Paper
Bacj 276:Online Journalism
Course:Communication And Journalism
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2012
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
END OF 2''ND ''TRIMESTER 2012 (DAY) EXAMINATIONS
FACULTY : EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT : COMMUNICATION & JOURNALISM
UNIT CODE : BACJ 276
UNIT TITLE : ONLINE JOURNALISM
TIME : 2 HOURS
Instructions: Answer Question ONE and any other TWO Questions.
Question One
Discuss the various skills and techniques that an online journalist needs, to write captivating stories.
(20 Marks)
Define the following terminologies:
Citizen journalism
(5 Marks)
HTML
(2 Marks)
Web publishing
(3 Marks)
Question Two
Blogging and microblogging has enhanced online journalism. Discuss.
(20 Marks)
Question Three
There are various types of online media through which journalists reach a worldwide audience. Identify and describe any FOUR such media showing how they have been utilized to enhance journalism.
Question Four
What is a search engine?
(4 Marks)
List any FOUR types of search engines and give their features and explain how they function.
(16 Marks)
Question Five
The internet and the worldwide web are the platform on which online journalism is founded and advanced. Discuss. (20 Marks)
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