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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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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