JOURNALISM

definition
The word JOURNAL comes from the
Latin word diurna meaning daily.

In ancient Rome, short bulletins were
compiled by government officials and
posted in public places and these
were called acta diurna
definition
The occupation of writing for
publication in newspapers and other
periodicals. (Webster)
definition
Something that embraces all forms in
which or through which the news and
comments on the news reach the
public. (Fraser Bond)
definition
That enjoyable co-curricular activity
of the school paper staff in collecting,
organizing, and presenting news; in
writing editorials, column, literary
articles, and features; in copyreading,
proofreading, dummying and writing
headlines all for the purpose of
putting out a school organ. (SPA of
Manila)
Scope of Journalism
Journalism is divided into three
areas:
Written
Oral
Visual

Functions of the Campus Paper
Aids to the students
Provides an opportunity for interesting
writing
Gives students the opportunity to learn
how to read the newspapers.
Acts as a stimulus to better work.
Develops students powers of
observation and discrimination
concerning relative merits of news
articles.
Serves as an outlet and motivation for
journalistic writing.
Offers training in organization, business
methods, commercial art, salesmanship,
bookkeeping, and business
management.
Develops qualities of cooperation, tact,
accuracy, tolerance, responsibility, and
leadership.
Aid to the school and community
Informs the community on the work
of the school
Publishes school news
Creates and expresses school
opinion.
Makes known the achievements of
the school.
Helps unify the school.
Encourages and stimulates worthwhile
activities.
Develops right standard of conduct.
Provides an outlet for student
suggestions for the betterment of the
school.
Develops better interschool relationship.
Develops school spirit.
Develops cooperation between parents
and the school.
Functions of the Modern Campus
Paper
Information function
Opinion function
Education function
Watchdog function
Laboratory function
Documentation function
Entertainment function
Developmental function
ETHICS
A school paper, like all
newspapers, should observe
accuracy, fairness, and good
taste in reporting events.
Code of Ethics
To cooperate at all times with the faculty in
the improvement and betterment of the
school and to give only constructive
criticisms in regard to any school
undertaking.
To reflect good sportsmanship in writing
by disregarding personal grudge and
enmity.
To avoid ironic personal jokes
Code of Ethics
To exclude from publication articles about
the school that may draw wrong and
unpleasant conclusions from those
unaware of the real situation.
To extend full credit to the author of any
borrowed article.
To be accurate and truthful in newspaper
reporting.
Code of Ethics
To correct errors brought to the attention
of the staff.
To strive hard for the best way of
expression.
To practice teamwork and discard
individualism.
To adopt new ideas and make change
whenever such will mean progress and
advancement.
THANK YOU