Citizen journalism is popular in the field today because __________.
A) audiences can provide coverage of local events and news that large news organizations overlook
B) research has shown that citizen journalism is significantly more accurate than traditional journalism
C) political parties rely on the work of citizen journalists to promote certain candidates
D) all forms of user-generated content (including citizen journalism stories) have high artistic value

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Citizen journalism is popular because it provides an opportunity for regular people to report on and share experiences from their communities that may not be covered by traditional news organizations. This allows for a wider range of perspectives and can help fill gaps in local news coverage. Research has not necessarily shown that citizen journalism is more accurate than traditional journalism, and while political parties may use the work of citizen journalists, that is not the primary reason for its popularity. Additionally, while some user-generated content may have artistic value, that is not necessarily true for all citizen journalism stories.

Citizen Journalism Is Popular in the Field Today Because __________