Phoebe Zerwick - Journalism

Phoebe Zerwick, a journalism educator, discusses the evolution of journalism, highlighting its historical flaws and the impact of the internet and social media on news consumption. She emphasizes the decline of local journalism and its implications for democracy. Zerwick hopes to educate students to discern truth from fiction and understand journalism's role in society.

What is Phoebe Zerwick's primary goal in teaching journalism?

• To encourage students to use social media for news

• To help students understand the role of journalism in democracy

• To teach students how to write fiction

• To make students famous journalists

In the past, where did most people get their news from?

• Social media platforms

• Local newspapers and three major networks

• Online blogs

• Podcasts

What was one major flaw of journalism in the past?

• It was too focused on entertainment

• It was too focused on white and establishment sources

• It was too focused on sports

• It was too focused on international news

How did the internet impact journalism financially?

• It had no impact on journalism

• It boosted advertising revenue

• It destroyed the advertising revenue that supported journalism

• It increased newspaper sales

What is a significant challenge posed by social media in news consumption?

• It blurs the line between truth and fiction

• It provides too much accurate information

• It makes news more expensive

• It limits access to news

What is a consequence of having fewer journalists today?

• More newspapers being published

• Less coverage of local government activities

• Increased accountability of local governments

• More coverage of local events

What is Phoebe Zerwick's hope for future journalism students?

• That they become famous reporters

• That they learn to distinguish real journalism from propaganda

• That they avoid traditional journalism

• That they focus solely on digital media