Year13 RS: Rise of UGC Question

What is meant by the term ‘citizen journalist’?

-A normal person to society who has captured footage that is newsworthy.

What was one of the first examples of news being generated by ‘ordinary people’?

-Rodney King

List some of the formats for participation that are now offered by news organisations.

-Blogs, Comment box, polls, Q&A, chat rooms and social media such as twitter and Facebook.

What is one of the main differences between professionally shot footage and that taken first-hand (UGC)?

-Professional shot footage is usually edited afterwards not showing the audience the reality of what was shot. UCG footage is what is taken at first hand with no editing meaning it is not heavily mediated, it brings realness to a story.

What is a gatekeeper?

-Someone who has the ability to choose what is being broadcasted or shown in the media.

How has the role of a gatekeeper changed?

-Yes and No. Reasons why the role of a gatekeeper has changed is because UGC. No – because gatekeepers still have to decide whether what is being provided by a citizen journalist is acceptable to be shown in the media …

What is one of the primary concerns held by journalists over the rise of UGC?

-That their jobs will be at risk, with the constant rise of UGC it shows a world without it being unmediated, which by far a lot more people prefer.