Print & Electronic Journalism

By: Priyanka Rajoria

Print Media

Print media generally refers to newspapers.

Newspapers collect, edit and print news reports
and articles. There are newspapers published
in the evening also. They are called eveningers.

Print Media

Choice of reading Allows user to read anytime

and can be carried anywhere.
A much affordable form of media when
compared to electronic.
For an individual, its quite an easy proof for any
sort of information People specially living in
rural areas can easily afford a newspaper as
compared to TVs etc.
Relatively easier form of accessibility public for
campaigns etc.

Electronic media
A more advanced form of media.

Introduces more revenues and job opportunities.

Relatively a more innovative form of media. Thanks to
motion pictures, animation etc.
A variety of options available unlike print media. People
can surf through different channels, site etc.
Very appropriate for instant POLLS reviews of public.
Works better for people with hearing and seeing
disabilities.
Can be reached faster and can be made LIVE.

DIFFERENCES BETWEEN PRINT MEDIA

AND ELECTRONIC MEDIA

After the advent of printing nearly six centuries

ago, the print media was the only form of mass
communication. Then came the electronic
medium. Though both print and electronic media
deal with mass communication, there are certain
basic differences.

DIFFERENCES BETWEEN PRINT MEDIA

AND ELECTRONIC MEDIA

Literacy is a basic
requirement for the print
media. Only a literate person
can read it.
Print media works according
to a deadline. Usually a
morning paper carries news
received upto the midnight of
the previous day
In print media readers have
the choice to go back and
recheck. What they have
read.

Even an illiterate person can

watch a news bulletin and
grasp its contents though the
written matter on the screen
cannot be read.
There is no deadline for the
electronic media. News can
be updated anytime
Viewers cannot go back and
recheck what they have
seen.

DIFFERENCES BETWEEN PRINT MEDIA

AND ELECTRONIC MEDIA
Print media provides more
Less scope for such long
scope for indepth analysis of
indepth analysis
events
Print media does not provide
scope for a live discussion

Live discussions are

possible

Language is more literary

and flowery and reader
friendly

Language used is spoken

and more viewer
-friendly.

Frequent update of news is

not possible. .

Even a minute-to-minute
update is possible

Style
For broadcast be brief as you are constrained
by time.
25 to 30 words is equivalent to about 100 words.

Retain an informal tone.

Be specific. Do Not generalize or confuse the
audience.

Writing for Visual Media

Attribution unlike in print, attribution
generally comes at the beginning of a
sentence. Notice the difference:
Print: Almost 30 percent of Indians adults are
considered obese and in danger of contracting
Type I Diabetes, according to a recent CDC
report.
Broadcast: The CDC reports that almost 30
percent of Indians adults are obese and could get
diabetes.

Radio Style
Writing is more one to one
Material must be written as if the presenter is
sitting in the audiences living room.
Personalize: Reach out to a specific audience. Try
to relate.
Be natural.
Choose words that are familiar (also for TV).

Grammar
Slang words can be used in certain
circumstances.
Mostly use common language.
Spelling must be accurate esp. for a newscast.
Verbs: Must be in present tense to an active
voice with subjects doing the action.

The right word

Its and its (It's is short for it is or it has. This is a 100% rule. It
cannot be used for anything else. If you cannot expand it's to it
is or it has, then it is wrong)

Your and youre

Punctuation gives the narrator or actor

direction about the tone. Avoid abbreviations
except for terms that cant be misunderstood
like Mr., Mrs., Dr., etc.

Writing tips
Use active voice.

Use short, complete sentences.

Be concise.

Choose simple words.

Avoid jargon.

Avoid acronyms.

Use your name, program name

Pronunciation
Must be clear
If you have a word that is pronounced different
than how it is spelling place pronunciation in all
caps next to it.
Ex: We go live to Sandra Hinojos (EE-NO-HOSE).

Tips for news gathering

See for yourself

Find the person who knows

Compare all versions

Get both sides

Do not give up too easily

Research

Be tactful and courteous

Make and keep friends