In1898, newspapers provided the major source of news in America. At this time, it was common practice for a newspaper to report the editor's interpretation of the news rather than objective journalism. If the information reported was inaccurate or biased, the American public had little means for verification. With this sort of influence, the newspapers wielded much political power. In order to increase circulation, the publishers of these papers often exploited their position by sponsoring a flamboyant and irresponsible approach to news reporting that became known as "yellow journalism." Though the term was originally coined to describe the journalistic practices of Joseph Pulitzer, William Randolph Hearst proved himself worthy of the title. Today, it is his name that is synonymous with "yellow journalism."
How journalism influenced the Spanish/American War
he press played a tremendous part in leading the charge toward America's involvement in Cuba. Two publishers, William Randolph Hearst and Joseph Pulitzer, stood out among these opportunists. They perceived the conflict with Spain as their chance to increase circulation of their newspapers. Seizing upon the opportunity to capitalize on the growing spirit of American patriotism, Hearst and Pulitzer printed sensational anti-Spanish stories. Graphic illustrations commissioned from some of the country's most-talented artists and stories written by premiere authors and journalists of the day were fodder for fueling the flames of war. Together, Hearst and Pulitzer created a frenzy among the American people by reporting the alleged brutality of the Spanish toward the Cuban rebels. (However, acts of outrage committed by the Cubans were seldom mentioned.) By the time the USS Maine exploded in Havana Harbor, the pro-war press had roused national sentiment to the point that President McKinley feared his political party would suffer if he did not engage in war with Spain.
Sunday, September 7, 2008
Yellow Journalism
A much-maligned genre that exerted powerful influence in American journalism in the late nineteeth and early twentieth centuries.
As practiced more than a century ago, yellow journalism was much criticized but its salient features were often emulated.
At yellowjournalism.net, you will find excerpts from "my book", Yellow Journalism: Puncturing the Myths, Defining the Legacies, as well as a detailed timeline tracing the emergence of yellow journalism in the 1890s, notably in New York City where William Randolph Hearst's New York Journal battled Joseph Pulitzer's New York World.
As defined above and as practiced more than a century ago, yellow journalism could not be called predictable, boring, or uninspired — complaints of the sort that are not infrequently raised about U.S. newspapers in the early twenty-first century.
Yellow journalism also gave rise to some of the most enduring myths in American journalism. Notable among these myths is Hearst's purported vow to "furnish the war" with Spain. As described in Yellow Journalism , that well-done anecdote almost certainly is apocryphal. However, it is often cited as "Exhibit A" in support of the enticing yet altogether specious argument that the yellow press of New York City fomented the Spanish-American War of 1898. That myth, too, is debunked in Yellow Journalism . I trust you will find yellowjournalism.net a rich, useful, and revealing resource.
As practiced more than a century ago, yellow journalism was much criticized but its salient features were often emulated.
At yellowjournalism.net, you will find excerpts from "my book", Yellow Journalism: Puncturing the Myths, Defining the Legacies, as well as a detailed timeline tracing the emergence of yellow journalism in the 1890s, notably in New York City where William Randolph Hearst's New York Journal battled Joseph Pulitzer's New York World.
As defined above and as practiced more than a century ago, yellow journalism could not be called predictable, boring, or uninspired — complaints of the sort that are not infrequently raised about U.S. newspapers in the early twenty-first century.
Yellow journalism also gave rise to some of the most enduring myths in American journalism. Notable among these myths is Hearst's purported vow to "furnish the war" with Spain. As described in Yellow Journalism , that well-done anecdote almost certainly is apocryphal. However, it is often cited as "Exhibit A" in support of the enticing yet altogether specious argument that the yellow press of New York City fomented the Spanish-American War of 1898. That myth, too, is debunked in Yellow Journalism . I trust you will find yellowjournalism.net a rich, useful, and revealing resource.
QUESTION 5
I dont remember something well but i think the owner of the show and TV of cause as the owner planned everything and knowing his wrongdoings just went and involved innocent people promising them millions like Van Gough...i mean come on,no one on planet earth could have turned away their offer,even worse with answers provided because all you had to do was memorise or just write the answers something in a piece of paper where no one could see them....there are many ways of cheating,you know them so just conclude.
YELLOW JOURNALISM
I think that news papers are a reliable source of information just like any others like TV and radio and others.i have read about sensationalized things before in my home country and the topic was scandalous and think that to that person talked of it was real embarrassing because they were talking about a well known intertainer who was also famous for singing kwaito music which of cause you have nt heard of.And they were talking about his embarrassing past moments in his life after a little incident which took place at a certain place somewhere around Gaborone.
i think this things are done just for the company to run,or something to fill up the space,pull someone down or simply embarass the hell out of someone...
i think this things are done just for the company to run,or something to fill up the space,pull someone down or simply embarass the hell out of someone...
quiz shows
i think cheating in this show games is more like the air we breath,water...or all in all everything..they just cant live without it...so with all that my answer is that yes there are a lot of cheating going on....you will have to forgive me on this one because i dont watch TV that much or should i say at all,so i ll just blend in with what Mogolo said,because i ve seen the show so i do believe that there is a lot of cheating....using children for that sake,no,its an obvious case...to add on to that i think it doesnt only happen in the States but rather all over evev where i am from.
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
quiz show discussion
I wish to appologise to you guys for my late submission concerning the quiz show blog.Its because previously it was stated that the deadline for it is the 7th of September....i hope u guys remember!but anyway, back to the topic.
QUESTION:Do you think other TV programs; either American or elsewhere could have some kind of cheating in their programs? Suggest one; and why you think so.
I believe that so many other programs on Tv today have the same cheating that was present during the quiz show. It appears to be rather unnatural for someone, no matter how learned they are, to master everything in every field.
There are a few shows that i suspect to have the same unjust system, but il just mention one! I wonder if you guys know a show called "ARE YOU SMARTER THAN A FIFTH GRADER?",well, for those who do not know it,i'l take this time to shed some light....(in this program, children from the fifth grade are made to compete against Adults. They are always given extremely challenging questions, and more often, or should i say almost all the time,its the fifth grader who answers correctly and his/her competitor(who is usually a person of a very sound Educational background) mostly if not always,LOSES!
This really sounds fishy to me!I know there are genius children out there,but this show just makes it seem as if almost all fifth graders who enter for that show is a genius! furthermore, i feel that producers of this show could be helping these 5th graders with revision before the actual show, because they want the kids to appear to be intelligent,and moreover to continue the legacy of the show... which is to prove to the educated Adult competitor that they are not really wise,and that children can actually be that Smart! This is just entertainment!nothing else!
Reference : http://www.gotoquiz.com/are_you_smarter_than_a_fifth_grader
Mogolo Kefalotse Ramalebang
1071113338
QUESTION:Do you think other TV programs; either American or elsewhere could have some kind of cheating in their programs? Suggest one; and why you think so.
I believe that so many other programs on Tv today have the same cheating that was present during the quiz show. It appears to be rather unnatural for someone, no matter how learned they are, to master everything in every field.
There are a few shows that i suspect to have the same unjust system, but il just mention one! I wonder if you guys know a show called "ARE YOU SMARTER THAN A FIFTH GRADER?",well, for those who do not know it,i'l take this time to shed some light....(in this program, children from the fifth grade are made to compete against Adults. They are always given extremely challenging questions, and more often, or should i say almost all the time,its the fifth grader who answers correctly and his/her competitor(who is usually a person of a very sound Educational background) mostly if not always,LOSES!
This really sounds fishy to me!I know there are genius children out there,but this show just makes it seem as if almost all fifth graders who enter for that show is a genius! furthermore, i feel that producers of this show could be helping these 5th graders with revision before the actual show, because they want the kids to appear to be intelligent,and moreover to continue the legacy of the show... which is to prove to the educated Adult competitor that they are not really wise,and that children can actually be that Smart! This is just entertainment!nothing else!
Reference : http://www.gotoquiz.com/are_you_smarter_than_a_fifth_grader
Mogolo Kefalotse Ramalebang
1071113338
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
Blog Assignment - Topic Discussion 5
Dear Friends,
Here is your topic discussion 5. It's a pretty interesting topic, so enjoy!
REMINDER: DEADLINE - SEPTEMBER 7, 2008, 12 midnight
YELLOW JOURNALISM
Yellow journalism was said to have started in the US. Sensationalized, biased, distorted, exaggerated stories, news or images to boost sales of newspaper. They write stories that excites the public such as scandalous affairs of high profile people, citings of extraterrestial, grusome murders etc.
Some examples of catchy headlines that sells: George Michael’s Closet Gay, Spears Vs Iminem, Imelda Marcos Shoe Diaries, Who Killed Kurt Cobain? Apasal Siti Kahwin Duda? Beckham’s Losing It, Bush’s Third Grade Grammar, Kenapa Mawi DiKejar Hantu? etc.
Are newspapers reliable sources of information? What are some real examples that you’ve read of which you feel were over sensationalized?
REMINDER:
EACH student must post at least 2 informal responses (2%), 2 reflective responses (2%), cite one reference (no wikipedia!, please) (1%) that deepens understanding of the topic discussion over a period of 5 days to 7 days. Please refer to Assignment brief slides under "Assignments" for more detail information.
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