Address each course outcome as you understand it from your readings, discussions, and written assignments. Also, explore the standards related to the law and ethics as they apply to online journalism and the Internet in general. Describe how technological innovations have affected journalism as we know it over the past few decades. Assess the implications these innovations have for us today. And, predict how news gathering and news reporting may continue to change in the future.

Below are the topics to be included in the research paper

The evolution of the Internet as a medium for journalism
The concept of Citizen Journalism
Confirming the sources, validity, and reliability of truth of information in selected Internet sites
Cyber-journalism as a social construct
Participatory Journalism
Standards, laws, and ethical concerns

Writing the Final Paper
The Final Paper:

Must address each of the following:
The evolution of the Internet as a medium for journalism
The concept of Citizen Journalism
Confirming the sources, validity and reliability of truth of information in selected Internet sites
Cyber-journalism as a social construct
Participatory Journalism
Standards, laws, and ethical concerns
Must be eight to ten double-spaced pages in length and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the approved APA style guide.
Must use at least five to eight scholarly sources including the text. Students are encouraged to research scholarly articles using the Ashford Online Library. Wikipedia is an ex of a source that is NOT acceptable.
Must use APA style as outlined in the approved APA style guide to document all sources.
Must include a cover page that includes:
Title of paper
Studentâ€^TMs name
Course name and number
Instructorâ€^TMs name
Date submitted
Must include an introductory paragraph with a succinct thesis statement.
Must conclude with a restatement of the thesis and a conclusion paragraph.
Must include a Reference Page that is completed according to APA style as outlined in the approved APA style guide.