Deconstructing the discourse of citizen journalism: Who says what and why it matters

  • Elspeth Tilley
  • John Cokley
Keywords: alternative media, citizen journalism, gatekeepers, media plurality, media professionalism

Abstract

Since it emerged early this century, ‘citizen journalist’ and its related terms have been increasingly contested among groups including professional journalists, academics, and citizens themselves. This article creates a typology of five key participant groups in this contest and uses it to analyse the discursive constructs each group uses to advance their position. 

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Published
01-04-2008
How to Cite
Tilley, E., & Cokley, J. (2008). Deconstructing the discourse of citizen journalism: Who says what and why it matters. Pacific Journalism Review : Te Koakoa, 14(1), 94-114. https://doi.org/10.24135/pjr.v14i1.925