2. INTRODUCTION
● Everyday, there are several events happening across the world political,
cultural, religious, educational, social and natural events, etc.
● We come to know about these events sitting in our houses through mass
communication, providing information to a large crowd at the same time.
● For this,one has to collect the information as well as present it.This is the
main aim of journalism.
● Journalism includes investigating,analysing and reporting local as well as
world events, trends, current affairs, and so on.
3. WHAT IS
JOURNALISM?
● Journalism is considered to be the investigation and
reporting of news, including political or social issues,
current events, and popular trends.
● The main purpose of journalism is to inform the masses.
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4. SKILLS REQUIRED
● Inquisitive and investigative mind Alertness.
● Adaptive and tolerant of changing and difficult situations.
● Good communication skills.
● Command over language,confidence, enthusiasm, patience and perseverance.
● The ability to differentiate between fact and fiction.
● In-depth knowledge about various fields such as politics,culture,religion,social and current
affairs.
● The ability to express one's thoughts on varied topics.
● Journalism is for people who are ready to explore various opportunities 24/7,without the
constraints of cultural upbringing,gender,and are also ready to go beyond geographical
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