Media Automation — DU B. A. (Hons) Journalism Previous Year Question Papers

Candidates have to answer all the questions in Part A and any three questions in Part B. Questions in Part A carry 10 marks each and questions in Part B carry 20 marks each. 1. How does Big Data influence news production and distribution in How has automation changed newsroom practices in India ? 2. How do algorithms affect what news users see on line? What is an algorithm ? Explain with a simple example from social media. Discuss one advantage and one disadvantage of automation in journalism. What is Computer-Assisted Reporting (CAR)? Critically examine the role of algorithms in curating news feeds on platforms like Facebook and Instagram. Examine the use of data analytics in political campaigning in India. What are its implications for democracy. Critically analyse the ethical challenges posed by AI and robots in journalism. 6. Discuss the relationship between Big data, surveillance and privacy. How does it affect citizens and journalists in India? What is fake news? Analyse its impact on Indian society and journalism. Suggest measures to combat it. Analyse the impact of automation technologies on newsroom efficiency and employment in the Indian media industry. What is algorithmic journalism ? Discuss its benefits and limitations with suitable examples.