Yellow Journalism
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YELLOW JOURNALISM
Journalistic reports that feature scandal-mongering, sensationalistic stories written by unethical or unprofessional journalists or by
news media organizations.
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DEFINITIONS
Sensationalist journalism
A type of journalism that downplays legitimate news in favor of eye-catching headlines that sell more newspapers
Material published in a broadcast or periodical, such as a tabloid newspaper or magazine, which is sensationalistic and of questionable accuracy and taste
Refers to sensational stories and "scare" headlines.
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FEATURES OF YELLOW JOURNALISM
Attracts readersIncreases readership / circulationExcites public opinionCreates a mountain out of a mole hillLess reliable , fabricated informationNot backed by verifiable dataShrieking, gaudy, sensation-loving, devil-may-care stories
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