Comparison
between Printed Journalism and Electronic Journalism
Newspapers
In modern times, there are three major institutions of
journalism: newspapers, radio and television. All three are playing an
effective role in bringing social, political, economic and educational changes,
but in our view, newspapers are effective means of communication.
There are following reasons for this.
1.Recordable:
The programs that appear on
radio and television, not everyone can save them. Once heard or seen it is not
possible to see and hear it again. The newspaper can be viewed and read for
reference at any time. The uneducated people could hear/ listen the newspaper from the educated people when they read.
2.Details
of Newspapers
Radio and television could not tell the full details of
the news and could not broadcast every type of news. Compared to them,
newspapers include all kinds of news and give details as far as possible. All
areas of human interest are found in newspapers.
3.All
Types of News are Publishable:
Newspapers can publish any news whether it is against the
government or against the interests of any international power. Articles are
also published in it which criticize the government's actions and mark the
incidents of certain groups of the society. In contrast, radio and television
are semi-public institutions. There may be a lack of commitment to government
policies. Then the news of any religious group or conflict is not broadcasted
at all or is broadcasted in a very cautious manner for the fear of disturbing
public peace.
4.
Real Picture of Incidents:
Newspapers are more popular because they are printed with
the help of modern machines and other devices and are distributed to remote
parts of the country.
Advances in newspapers and magazines and transportation
have made it easy to get newspapers to every citizen and villager.
Despite of radio and television, people turn to the newspapers
to get the real picture of the
situation.
5- Mirror of Social Thought:
Television and radio have not allowed citizens to freely
express their views on national affairs, although for the development of
society, it is necessary that ordinary citizens not only follow the policies of
the government and foreign policy, but also offer healthy tips. In newspapers, readers
bring their own point of view through posts and articles. Thus the newspapers are
mirrors of social thought.
6.Material of Foreign Newspapers:
Our newspapers usually include articles published in
foreign newspapers and magazines. The aim is to let our citizens know what is
being written about their country in the outside world. However, our citizens
do not have access to all the newspapers and magazines printed in the outside
world and cannot buy them easily, so familiarity with the important content
printed in them can easily be accessible.
7.Promotion
of Patriotism:
Since newspapers are freer than radio and television,
they are full of criticism of the actions taken by the government or any group
against the nation. Positive thinking is brought forward and national unity is
promoted. Those who work against the interests of the nation and the country
are identified and the nation is informed timely. In this way, newspapers help
a lot in instilling patriotic feelings and shaping public opinion.
8.The
Cheapest Source of Information:
Radio and television are innovative media. A common
citizen cannot easily buy them. Every year they have to renew their license.
Compared to them, newspapers can be obtained by paying a small fee for them.
9.Compatibility
with World:
Newspapers have become a means of bringing people and
nations of the world closer to each other. Even within the country, they promote
integrity and harmony.
They promote discord and are a very important means of
settling disputes and establishing peace among nations at the global level as
well. Newspaper correspondents send diaries from different countries of the
world from which we can find out what is happening in other societies while
living in our own country. If something new is invented somewhere, all the
societies of the world get familiar with the details of this invention through
newspapers.
10.Material
of Interest:
Newspapers are the most effective means of communication
because they contain material of interest to every member of the society. Besides
the news there are cartoons as well.
In the editorials, the editor of the newspaper analyzes
the situations and events and presents his point of view. Columns and features
light-heartedly criticize social attitudes. All types of news and other
articles are included for health, literature, politics, morals, religion,
entertainment, spirituality. Every section of the society is fully represented
in them. There are special pages for women, labor, students and farmers.
Special numbers are also published on certain festivals and important national days to highlight the importance of that day.
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