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Digital platforms of newspapers and TV news stations that provide news on their websites.

Digital Journalism: A study of how media outlets use digital tools to gather, produce and distribute news content.
Social Media Journalism: A study of how news organizations use social media platforms to engage with readers and disseminate news.
News Gathering Techniques: A study of the different methods that are used to gather news, including interviews, press releases, and online research.
Writing for Online News: A study of the differences between writing for print and writing for online news outlets. This can include headline writing, SEO, and writing in a more conversational style.
Newsroom Ethics: A study of ethical considerations that are important for news organizations, including how to minimize bias, avoid conflicts of interest, and adhere to industry standards.
Information Verification: A study of techniques to verify news sources and to ensure that facts and figures are correct.
Data Journalism: A study of techniques used to collect, analyze and present data for news stories.
Media Law: A study of legal issues concerning media organizations, including defamation, privacy, and copyright.
Journalism History: A study of the evolution of news media over the years, from the printed press to digital media.
Newsroom Management: A study of how the newsroom is managed, including how stories are assigned, deadlines are met, and budgets are managed.
Audience Engagement: A study of how news organizations engage with readers, such as through social media, live events, and interactive features.
Political Reporting: A study of how journalists cover political campaigns, elections, and government activities.
International News: A study of how global events are covered by news organizations, including the challenges of reporting from different parts of the world.
Investigative Reporting: A study of the techniques used to uncover and report on important stories, including how to conduct interviews, analyze documents, and obtain confidential information.
Multiplatform News Production: A study of how media organizations produce news across multiple platforms, such as TV, radio, print, and online.
Newsroom Diversity: A study of how diversity in newsrooms affects coverage and how to increase diversity among staff and sources.
Opinion Writing: A study of the different forms of opinion writing, including editorials, columns, and letters to the editor.
Alternative News Sources: A study of independent or alternative sources of news, such as blogs, citizen journalism, and social media.
Media Literacy: A study of how to assess the credibility of news sources and how to become a critical news consumer.
News Business Models: A study of the economics of the news industry, including advertising, subscription models, and non-profit news organizations.
Mainstream Media: These are the traditional media organizations that have established themselves as reliable news sources over time. Examples include CNN, BBC, NBC News, ABC News, and CBS News.
Alternative Media: These are news organizations that offer different perspectives on news stories and often have a focus on particular issues or topics. Examples include The Intercept, Truthout, Democracy Now!, and The Young Turks.
Citizen Journalism: These are online news sites that allow ordinary citizens to report on and share news stories. Examples include Reddit News, Medium, and Buzzfeed Community.
Hyper-local News: These are news sites that focus on news and events in a specific geographic area like a town or neighborhood. They cover stories that are not typically reported by mainstream media. Examples include Patch, Nextdoor, and the Coral Gables Gazette.
Niche News: These are news sites that cater to specific interests or communities. Examples include TechCrunch, AutoBlog, The Root, and The Verge.
Satirical News: These are news sites that report fictional news stories and often use humor to comment on current events. Examples include The Onion, The Daily Show, and The Colbert Report.
Political News: These are news sites that focus on political issues and stories. They cover elections, political scandals, policy changes, and more. Examples include Politico, The Hill, RealClearPolitics, and FiveThirtyEight.
Business News: These are news sites that focus on business and economic news. They cover company news, the stock market, financial trends, and more. Examples include Bloomberg News, Forbes, and The Wall Street Journal.
"Digital journalism, also known as netizen journalism or online journalism, is a contemporary form of journalism where editorial content is distributed via the Internet, as opposed to publishing via print or broadcast."
"Editorial content is distributed via the Internet."
"The primary product of journalism, which is news and features on current affairs, is presented solely or in combination as text, audio, video, or some interactive forms like storytelling stories or newsgames, and disseminated through digital media technology."
"Fewer barriers to entry, lowered distribution costs, and diverse computer networking technologies have led to the widespread practice of digital journalism."
"It has democratized the flow of information that was previously controlled by traditional media including newspapers, magazines, radio, and television."
"Some have asserted that a greater degree of creativity can be exercised with digital journalism when compared to traditional journalism and traditional media."
"The digital aspect may be central to the journalistic message and remains, to some extent, within the creative control of the writer, editor, and/or publisher."
"A 2019 Pew survey showed a 16% decline in the time spent on online news sites since 2016."
"It has been acknowledged that reports of its growth have tended to be exaggerated."
"Digital journalism, also known as netizen journalism or online journalism..."
"Digital journalism...is distributed via the Internet, as opposed to publishing via print or broadcast."
"...text, audio, video, or some interactive forms like storytelling stories or newsgames..."
"...and disseminated through digital media technology."
"It has democratized the flow of information that was previously controlled by traditional media..."
"It has been acknowledged that reports of its growth have tended to be exaggerated."
"A greater degree of creativity can be exercised with digital journalism when compared to traditional journalism and traditional media."
"The digital aspect may be central to the journalistic message and remains, to some extent, within the creative control of the writer, editor, and/or publisher."
"A 2019 Pew survey showed a 16% decline in the time spent on online news sites since 2016."
"Fewer barriers to entry, lowered distribution costs, and diverse computer networking technologies have led to the widespread practice of digital journalism."
"The primary product of journalism, which is news and features on current affairs..."