November 3, 2009
Demise of the Newspaper
Internet news is easily accessible but not favored like print news. Although that Internet news is popular among certain readers, print news has a reputation of being older and dependable. A Cnet News article explains that we live in a society where we cannot live without the Internet. It then states that 40 percent of people view news on the Internet, while the remaining 60 percent of individuals view the news in papers and television. This proves that print news is still standing strong.
The main question at hand is if Internet news is as reliable as print news. Are we getting the same information on the Internet that is shown in print news? The Pew Research Center for People & the Press explains that in 2007, 59 percent of Internet news has been inaccurate, with no straight facts. This proves Internet news is not credible. I consider it a form of entertainment for people who want to know the scoop before others. Print news is more reliable and favorable to readers in national and international news.
This is why print news is more respected. If print news disappeared, then the world wouldn't need newspapers. The well known paper such as the Wall Street Journal wouldn't be the number one print newspaper today if print news was disappearing. Print news is hear to stay, and will continue to be around for years to come.
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I disagree that print news will be around forever. Yes the idea that news online is not fully accurate, but it is still a new concept. Companies are finding it cheaper and more convenient to post information on the internet. Same goes for newspapers. With the idea of "going green" with everything and the need to cut costs in as many places as possible, there will soon be a definite switch to majority on-line news. As time goes by, it will be necessary to have companies pay close attention to what information is being posted on their website to make sure their credibility stays high. Also we have to take into the consideration that we do live in America and there is nothing more that we love more is speed and convenience. We're a lazy society and if there is a way that we can get our news fast, consistent and credible, then yeah we can say bye bye to the old news paper.
ReplyDeleteI definitely agree that print is more dependable and citizens rely on the truth of print moreso than the common inaccuracies of online news. I think that the content of print reaches all demographics and social standings. Of course you can find anything on the internet to fit those expectations as well, but why should we have to look for it? News should always have the public intrest as the main objective. I don't believe this is always the case with online news sources. Corporate and internal intrest is what motivates them.
ReplyDeleteThere are so many distractions from what news sources should be trying to convey to the public. It's not fair for citizens to find and trust a news source if they are going to be misinformed. I don't think that a majority of online news meets a professional standard of journalism.
It's safe to say newspapers are on a steady decline and will probably result in extinction once our generation grows up. It doesn't mean that online news can't one day be more credible and fulfill the standards of engaging citizens and being a democratic form of information. This link (http://news.cnet.com/8301-13578_3-10206276-38.html)describes how.