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Read the article “Citizen Journalism” http://net.educause.edu/ir/library/pdf/ELI7031.pdf


Visit the website http://www.stomp.com.sg/
Based on what you read in the article in (1) and using the criteria for evaluating websites, comment and justify whether you think Citizen Journalism is effective in Singapore’s context.

I feel that citizen journalism is not effective in Singapore's context. Firstly, they do not report serious news happening all over the world, rather they have news like "couples kissing while children are present" or "teenagers are starting PDA when hey are in uniforms." These news might be interesting, gossipy and everyone loves a juicy piece of comment but we as youths do not learn much from these news that are posted. And sometimes if couples wants to display public affection, why not just let them do it instead of us breathing down their necks and posting it all on the websites for everyone to see? If a parent discipline his or her child well enough, they'd grow up not doing anything they deem is not suitable for them.


If you were to create your own version of “Stomp” in relation to your research topic (eg ethics on cloning, genetically modified foodetc) : How would you apply Citizen Journalism differently?

My topic is based on childhood trauma and how they affect people's behavious. I could probably start a forum where people write in their own experiences and tell everyone how did they managed to cope from their traumas, and by doing this they help others by sharing and giving tips. People who suffers from childhood trauma often needs to know that there's always someone out there aiding them and giving them support.


What topics/services will you include to ensure that your “Stomp” effectively address the implications for teaching and learning of Citizen Journalism mentioned in the article.

Other than having all the tabs, there can be links to useful websites or images where the users can post up to help others achieve more information. Also there can be a page where refuses useless news like thos mundane "children misbehaving on the train" etc etc. Also there can be another page where people write in to advice and tell me how to make the website more usable and accessible.

Briefly reflect on lessons learnt from this practical:
I feel that this practical helps me to understand citizen journalism more and explains the need of having one. Even though some news are ugly and useless, but it also helps in providing videos and first hand news whenever we access to the website.


Which criteria did you use to evaluate Stomp.com? Why did you choose this criteria? What lessons have you learnt from this activity?

I chosed Overall from the 9 criteria because I felt that there are many things where we can evaluate Stomp from. First of all the presentation and layout of the website is eye-catching, as there are headline news and other sub-categories. The links and tabs are nearly placed at the side and on the above there are all the links and tabs to different options like "just talk lah" where people share their comments and views on any issues.


How do you feel about sharing your views via Wiki?

I feel that by sharing in Wiki, I can help to add in information and help out others who share the same topic as me. We can also learn more from each other, because some information that the other found are some Im lacking and I feel its interesting to learn from one another this way,