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Ins 122: Introduction To Journalism Question Paper

Ins 122: Introduction To Journalism

Course:Bachelor Of Science In Information Sciences

Institution: Moi University question papers

Exam Year:2013

MOI UNIVERSITY
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF ACADEMIC OFFICER
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
2012/2013 ACADEMIC YEAR
FIRST YEAR SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATION
FOR THE DEGREE OF
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
IN
INFORMATION SCIENCES
COURSE CODE: INS 122
COURSE TITLE: INTRODUCTION TO JOURNALISM
DATE: 26TH JUNE, 2013 TIME: 9.00 A.M. – 12.00 P.M.

INSTRUCTION TO CANDIDATES
• SEE INSIDE

THIS PAPER CONSISTS OF (2) PRINTED PAGES PLEASE TURN OVER
MOI UNIVERSITY
SCHOOL OF INFORMATION SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLISHING AND MEDIA STUDIES
SECOND SEMESTER 2012/2013 ACADEMIC YEAR EXAMINATIONS
COURSE CODE: INS 122
COURSE TITLE: INTRODUCTION TO JOURNALISM TIME: 2 Hrs 15 Mins
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INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES:
• Answer question ONE and any OTHER TWO questions
• All questions carry equal marks [20 marks]

1.
a.Define journalism and discuss three of its historical roles.
b.Discuss how early religions and missionaries penetrated and influenced African readership before independence.
2.Discuss how modern journalism grew through:
a.Penny Press
b.Yellow Journalism
3.The advent of television was a crisis to radio broadcasting. Discuss.
4.
a.Explain what professional ethics of a journalist entails.
b.Discuss seven ethical principles of journalism.
5.Discuss the advantages of online newspaper to readership.

Ins 122: Introduction To Journalism Question Paper

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