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... > social science subjects > sociology > sociology of organizations, institutions and structure > communities (sociology) > activism and social transformation > civic journalism
... > social science subjects > communication and media studies > media studies > media forms > journalism > news categories > civic journalism
... > social science subjects > library and information science > information science > publishing > journalism > news categories > civic journalism
... > social science subjects > business and management > types of industry > communication industry > book industry > publishing industry > journalism > news categories > civic journalism
... > social science subjects > health and social care > health and society > cancer and society > industry > book industry > publishing industry > journalism > news categories > civic journalism
... > social science subjects > library and information science > information science > publishing > book industry > publishing industry > journalism > news categories > civic journalism

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civic journalism  

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  • The journalistic concept of “civic” (or “public”) journalism is multifaceted. It simultaneously represents (1) an argument about the role and responsibility of journalism in a democratic society; (2) a set of practices that have been tried in actual newsroom settings; and (3) a movement of individuals and institutions concerned about strengthening journalism's contribution to public life. [Source: Encyclopedia of Journalism; Civic Journalism]

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