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Hill, A. (2022, February 28). Citizen Journalism vs. Traditional Journalism. Writer'S Digest. www.writersdigest.com/write-better...
Citizen Journalism vs. Traditional Journalism
Journalist Alison Hill investigates the differences between citizen journalism and traditional journalism. Plus, she shares thoughts on how they can complement each other.
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November 24, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Hill, A. (2022, February 28). Citizen Journalism vs. Traditional Journalism. Writer'S Digest. www.writersdigest.com/write-better...
References:
Washington, J. (2025, May 24). Never forget Darnella Frazier, the teen who filmed the murder of George Floyd. Andscape. andscape.com/features/nev...
Washington, J. (2025, May 24). Never forget Darnella Frazier, the teen who filmed the murder of George Floyd. Andscape. andscape.com/features/nev...
Never forget Darnella Frazier, the teen who filmed the murder of George Floyd - Andscape
Five years ago, the world changed because of the courage of a 17-year-old girl who recorded the murder of George Floyd. I spent several weeks in George Floyd Square in Minneapolis while covering the ...
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November 24, 2025 at 10:32 PM
References:
Washington, J. (2025, May 24). Never forget Darnella Frazier, the teen who filmed the murder of George Floyd. Andscape. andscape.com/features/nev...
Washington, J. (2025, May 24). Never forget Darnella Frazier, the teen who filmed the murder of George Floyd. Andscape. andscape.com/features/nev...
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Citizen Journalism vs. Traditional Journalism: Understanding the concept
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Citizen Journalism vs. Traditional Journalism: Understanding the concept
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November 24, 2025 at 10:32 PM
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Citizen Journalism vs. Traditional Journalism: Understanding the concept
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Citizen Journalism vs. Traditional Journalism: Understanding the concept
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7/8
Had it not been for the courageous Darnella, reality of one of the biggest acts of police brutality would never be revealed. The matter that was covered by Minneapolis Police Department as "medical distress" was brought to light by a brave citizen journalist, bringing justice to George Floyd.
Had it not been for the courageous Darnella, reality of one of the biggest acts of police brutality would never be revealed. The matter that was covered by Minneapolis Police Department as "medical distress" was brought to light by a brave citizen journalist, bringing justice to George Floyd.
November 24, 2025 at 10:32 PM
7/8
Had it not been for the courageous Darnella, reality of one of the biggest acts of police brutality would never be revealed. The matter that was covered by Minneapolis Police Department as "medical distress" was brought to light by a brave citizen journalist, bringing justice to George Floyd.
Had it not been for the courageous Darnella, reality of one of the biggest acts of police brutality would never be revealed. The matter that was covered by Minneapolis Police Department as "medical distress" was brought to light by a brave citizen journalist, bringing justice to George Floyd.
6/8
Examples of Citizen journalism: Darnella Frazier- The teen who filmed George Floyd's murder.
andscape.com/features/nev...
Examples of Citizen journalism: Darnella Frazier- The teen who filmed George Floyd's murder.
andscape.com/features/nev...
November 24, 2025 at 10:32 PM
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Examples of Citizen journalism: Darnella Frazier- The teen who filmed George Floyd's murder.
andscape.com/features/nev...
Examples of Citizen journalism: Darnella Frazier- The teen who filmed George Floyd's murder.
andscape.com/features/nev...
5/8
As such it shows that citizen journalism forces people to show the reality of the matter, and highlight angles that traditional media may skip. This shifts narrative greatly, the power then lies with audience to decide who to believe or if to pay attention to matter at all.
As such it shows that citizen journalism forces people to show the reality of the matter, and highlight angles that traditional media may skip. This shifts narrative greatly, the power then lies with audience to decide who to believe or if to pay attention to matter at all.
November 24, 2025 at 10:32 PM
5/8
As such it shows that citizen journalism forces people to show the reality of the matter, and highlight angles that traditional media may skip. This shifts narrative greatly, the power then lies with audience to decide who to believe or if to pay attention to matter at all.
As such it shows that citizen journalism forces people to show the reality of the matter, and highlight angles that traditional media may skip. This shifts narrative greatly, the power then lies with audience to decide who to believe or if to pay attention to matter at all.
4/8
Traditional channels were known as the watchdogs of society, responsible to report the truth regarding what is happening in an unbiased manner. But as the time progressed and the authenticity became questionable, people took matters to their own hands, increasing transparency of events.
Traditional channels were known as the watchdogs of society, responsible to report the truth regarding what is happening in an unbiased manner. But as the time progressed and the authenticity became questionable, people took matters to their own hands, increasing transparency of events.
November 24, 2025 at 10:32 PM
4/8
Traditional channels were known as the watchdogs of society, responsible to report the truth regarding what is happening in an unbiased manner. But as the time progressed and the authenticity became questionable, people took matters to their own hands, increasing transparency of events.
Traditional channels were known as the watchdogs of society, responsible to report the truth regarding what is happening in an unbiased manner. But as the time progressed and the authenticity became questionable, people took matters to their own hands, increasing transparency of events.
3/8
Citizen Journalists document events as they happen, it is the immediacy of news sharing that overpowers traditional media. Traditional channels often go through editorial days, and are often forced by citizen footage to react and follow-up on news that otherwise might never be covered by them.
Citizen Journalists document events as they happen, it is the immediacy of news sharing that overpowers traditional media. Traditional channels often go through editorial days, and are often forced by citizen footage to react and follow-up on news that otherwise might never be covered by them.
November 24, 2025 at 10:32 PM
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Citizen Journalists document events as they happen, it is the immediacy of news sharing that overpowers traditional media. Traditional channels often go through editorial days, and are often forced by citizen footage to react and follow-up on news that otherwise might never be covered by them.
Citizen Journalists document events as they happen, it is the immediacy of news sharing that overpowers traditional media. Traditional channels often go through editorial days, and are often forced by citizen footage to react and follow-up on news that otherwise might never be covered by them.
2/8
Citizen journalism is the done by the people, while traditional media is done for the people, the various news channels or websites. The former allows people to get the whole story of what is happening, the latter controls of what goes out, often controlling information flow into the world.
Citizen journalism is the done by the people, while traditional media is done for the people, the various news channels or websites. The former allows people to get the whole story of what is happening, the latter controls of what goes out, often controlling information flow into the world.
November 24, 2025 at 10:32 PM
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Citizen journalism is the done by the people, while traditional media is done for the people, the various news channels or websites. The former allows people to get the whole story of what is happening, the latter controls of what goes out, often controlling information flow into the world.
Citizen journalism is the done by the people, while traditional media is done for the people, the various news channels or websites. The former allows people to get the whole story of what is happening, the latter controls of what goes out, often controlling information flow into the world.
Li Jingjing 李菁菁 on TikTok. (n.d.). TikTok. www.tiktok.com/@iamlijingji...
An utter disgrace of journalism.🤮 Two French🇫🇷 "journalists" fabricated fake news about a Chinese factory. #france2 #france #french #china #fakenews #journalism #decathlon #cashinvestigation #media #u...
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November 20, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Li Jingjing 李菁菁 on TikTok. (n.d.). TikTok. www.tiktok.com/@iamlijingji...
References:
Martin, S. (2023, August 24). Canadian news media skirts responsibility for falling trust. rabble.ca. rabble.ca/politics/can...
Reinvestigation: French video program accusing Chinese company of “forced labor” exposed as fabrications. (n.d.). english.news.cn/20250317/288...
Martin, S. (2023, August 24). Canadian news media skirts responsibility for falling trust. rabble.ca. rabble.ca/politics/can...
Reinvestigation: French video program accusing Chinese company of “forced labor” exposed as fabrications. (n.d.). english.news.cn/20250317/288...
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rabble.ca
November 20, 2025 at 11:25 PM
References:
Martin, S. (2023, August 24). Canadian news media skirts responsibility for falling trust. rabble.ca. rabble.ca/politics/can...
Reinvestigation: French video program accusing Chinese company of “forced labor” exposed as fabrications. (n.d.). english.news.cn/20250317/288...
Martin, S. (2023, August 24). Canadian news media skirts responsibility for falling trust. rabble.ca. rabble.ca/politics/can...
Reinvestigation: French video program accusing Chinese company of “forced labor” exposed as fabrications. (n.d.). english.news.cn/20250317/288...
8/8
The example illustrates that how media tries to push certain propagandas in order to gain public interest. But right research shows that the French channel had deliberately recorded parts of interest to them and only showed what supported their story.
The example illustrates that how media tries to push certain propagandas in order to gain public interest. But right research shows that the French channel had deliberately recorded parts of interest to them and only showed what supported their story.
November 20, 2025 at 11:25 PM
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The example illustrates that how media tries to push certain propagandas in order to gain public interest. But right research shows that the French channel had deliberately recorded parts of interest to them and only showed what supported their story.
The example illustrates that how media tries to push certain propagandas in order to gain public interest. But right research shows that the French channel had deliberately recorded parts of interest to them and only showed what supported their story.
November 20, 2025 at 11:25 PM
6/8
Even recent polls have shown declining trust in traditional media. people reported that most the time these channels are just lying to them.
Even recent polls have shown declining trust in traditional media. people reported that most the time these channels are just lying to them.
November 20, 2025 at 11:25 PM
6/8
Even recent polls have shown declining trust in traditional media. people reported that most the time these channels are just lying to them.
Even recent polls have shown declining trust in traditional media. people reported that most the time these channels are just lying to them.
November 20, 2025 at 11:25 PM
4/8
This distrust in traditional media fuels citizen journalism, it is a constant loop, of being exposed and covered and lying. Citizen journalists often validate each other as well, creating alternative information ecosystems that feel more transparent to their audiences.
This distrust in traditional media fuels citizen journalism, it is a constant loop, of being exposed and covered and lying. Citizen journalists often validate each other as well, creating alternative information ecosystems that feel more transparent to their audiences.
November 20, 2025 at 11:25 PM
4/8
This distrust in traditional media fuels citizen journalism, it is a constant loop, of being exposed and covered and lying. Citizen journalists often validate each other as well, creating alternative information ecosystems that feel more transparent to their audiences.
This distrust in traditional media fuels citizen journalism, it is a constant loop, of being exposed and covered and lying. Citizen journalists often validate each other as well, creating alternative information ecosystems that feel more transparent to their audiences.
3/8
As such repeated exposure to false news, forces people to do their own research. Being lied to over and over again has only motivated people to realize the truth on their own. but it does not end there. People have taken into their hands to report news as well, bringing about citizen journalism.
As such repeated exposure to false news, forces people to do their own research. Being lied to over and over again has only motivated people to realize the truth on their own. but it does not end there. People have taken into their hands to report news as well, bringing about citizen journalism.
November 20, 2025 at 11:25 PM
3/8
As such repeated exposure to false news, forces people to do their own research. Being lied to over and over again has only motivated people to realize the truth on their own. but it does not end there. People have taken into their hands to report news as well, bringing about citizen journalism.
As such repeated exposure to false news, forces people to do their own research. Being lied to over and over again has only motivated people to realize the truth on their own. but it does not end there. People have taken into their hands to report news as well, bringing about citizen journalism.
2/8
Traditional media has now become a filter for news, deciding which news gets out and which don't. Audiences feel this a deliberate move to control public perception on events, and alter the realities often reflected by citizen journalists.
Traditional media has now become a filter for news, deciding which news gets out and which don't. Audiences feel this a deliberate move to control public perception on events, and alter the realities often reflected by citizen journalists.
November 20, 2025 at 11:25 PM
2/8
Traditional media has now become a filter for news, deciding which news gets out and which don't. Audiences feel this a deliberate move to control public perception on events, and alter the realities often reflected by citizen journalists.
Traditional media has now become a filter for news, deciding which news gets out and which don't. Audiences feel this a deliberate move to control public perception on events, and alter the realities often reflected by citizen journalists.
1/8
Many people believe traditional media is biased — influenced by corporate ownership, political agendas, or the need for sensationalism to drive clicks and viewership.
Many people believe traditional media is biased — influenced by corporate ownership, political agendas, or the need for sensationalism to drive clicks and viewership.
November 20, 2025 at 11:25 PM
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Many people believe traditional media is biased — influenced by corporate ownership, political agendas, or the need for sensationalism to drive clicks and viewership.
Many people believe traditional media is biased — influenced by corporate ownership, political agendas, or the need for sensationalism to drive clicks and viewership.
11/11
Example for Hawthorne effect: Police changing stance, and tactics after realization of being recorded.
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Example for Hawthorne effect: Police changing stance, and tactics after realization of being recorded.
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November 20, 2025 at 10:21 PM
11/11
Example for Hawthorne effect: Police changing stance, and tactics after realization of being recorded.
www.instagram.com/reel/DE_VOp_...
Example for Hawthorne effect: Police changing stance, and tactics after realization of being recorded.
www.instagram.com/reel/DE_VOp_...
10/11
Citizen Journalism vs. Traditional Journalism: Understanding the concept
www.writersdigest.com/write-better...
Citizen Journalism vs. Traditional Journalism: Understanding the concept
www.writersdigest.com/write-better...
November 20, 2025 at 10:21 PM
10/11
Citizen Journalism vs. Traditional Journalism: Understanding the concept
www.writersdigest.com/write-better...
Citizen Journalism vs. Traditional Journalism: Understanding the concept
www.writersdigest.com/write-better...
9/11
Had it not been for the courageous Darnella, reality of one of the biggest acts of police brutality would never be revealed. The matter that was covered by Minneapolis Police Department as "medical distress" was brought to light by a brave citizen journalist, bringing justice to George Floyd.
Had it not been for the courageous Darnella, reality of one of the biggest acts of police brutality would never be revealed. The matter that was covered by Minneapolis Police Department as "medical distress" was brought to light by a brave citizen journalist, bringing justice to George Floyd.
November 20, 2025 at 10:21 PM
9/11
Had it not been for the courageous Darnella, reality of one of the biggest acts of police brutality would never be revealed. The matter that was covered by Minneapolis Police Department as "medical distress" was brought to light by a brave citizen journalist, bringing justice to George Floyd.
Had it not been for the courageous Darnella, reality of one of the biggest acts of police brutality would never be revealed. The matter that was covered by Minneapolis Police Department as "medical distress" was brought to light by a brave citizen journalist, bringing justice to George Floyd.
8/11
Examples of Citizen journalism: Darnella Frazier- The teen who filmed George Floyd's murder.
andscape.com/features/nev...
Examples of Citizen journalism: Darnella Frazier- The teen who filmed George Floyd's murder.
andscape.com/features/nev...
November 20, 2025 at 10:21 PM
8/11
Examples of Citizen journalism: Darnella Frazier- The teen who filmed George Floyd's murder.
andscape.com/features/nev...
Examples of Citizen journalism: Darnella Frazier- The teen who filmed George Floyd's murder.
andscape.com/features/nev...