The impact of social media on media professionalism a case study Daily Monitor

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2013-09
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Kampala International University, College of Humanities and Social Sciences
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This report focused on the impact of social media on media professionalism — a case study of Daily Monitor. Social media, as a topic has widely been researched on, however, less has been said about its impact on professionalism of media practice As opposed to traditional media, social media has got free participation of every individual and total freedom in regard to information flow. The findings of the study reveal that there has been a direct, instant and continuous effect of social media on media professionalism. Basing on the above deductions, the researcher recommended that Daily Monitor should regulate information flow especially from the public that comes through social media, only disseminate the appropriate one.
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A Research Report Submitted to Kampala International University, College of Humanities and Social Sciences in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Award of Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication
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Social media, Media professionalism, Daily Monitor
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