Citizen journalism definition wikipedia

Should the term 'citizen journalist' be abolished?

An editorial published by The Digital Journalist web magazine expressed a similar position, advocating to abolish the term "citizen journalist" and replace it with "citizen news gatherer"

"Professional journalists cover fires, floods, crime, the legislature, and the White House every day

×Citizen journalism is a form of journalism that is conducted by non-professional journalists who use online platforms to collect, report, analyze, and share news and information. Citizen journalism can cover a wide range of topics, from local events to global issues, and can challenge or complement the mainstream media.

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