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Functions of Campus Paper

Group 2:
Kevin Clint Benagera
Reign Micah Advincula
Evangeline Perlas

Journalism:
The practice of gathering, recording, verifying, and reporting on information of
public importance. The word journalism was originally applied to the reportage
of current events in printed form, specifically newspapers, but with the advent
of radio, television, and the interner in the 20 th century the use of all term
broadened to include all printed and electronic communication dealing with
current affairs.

Types of Journalism:
Investigative Journalism, Feature Writing, News Writing, Editorial Journalism,
Photojournalism, Broadcast Journalism, etc..

Campus Paper:
It is a newspaper or publication produced by and for school or college
community.
It typically covers local campus news, student activities, and issues relevant to
the student body.
Campus papers provide a platform for students to express their views and stay
informed about variety of events within their academic community.

Function of a Campus Paper:


1. Aids to the Students
-gives opportunity for interesting writing
-serves as an outlet and motivation of journalistic writing
-acts as stimulus to better work
-develops students’ observation and discrimination to news articles
-serves as training ground for future organizations that they will be part off
-embodying qualities such as: cooperation, tact, accuracy, tolerance,
responsibility, leadership

2. Aids to the School and Community


-serves as a vital communication channel within the school and community
-inform the school and community of the current news and events including
school’s achievements
-published school news
-unify the school
-creating and expressing opinions with acceptance and respect
-encourages and stimulates worthwhile activities
-develop standards of conduct
-better interschool relationship and school spirit

Modern Functions of a Campus Paper


1. Information function

It informs the readers about events that have happened, are happening, or will
happen. This is its news function. But information may also come from the features,
editorials, and other sections of the school paper.
2. Opinion function

Through editorials and editorial columns, the editor interprets the meaning of the
news, especially the banner news, and gives opinions on important matters or
significant events of the day.

3. Educational function

One of the most important functions of a modern campus paper is to educate not
only the students but also the people in the community. Sex education and family
planning, which used to be taboo in classrooms, are now topics of discussion by
student writers in their school organs.

4. Watchdog function

The school paper acts as the guardian of the students’ rights. It serves as the eyes
of the readers.

5. Laboratory function

It serves as a teaching tool for budding journalists.After they have learned, for
example, how to write straight news stories, they cover school activities and write the
news for publication.

6. Documentary functions

Important school events,worthwhile student accomplishments, and achievements


are recorded in the school paper for posterity’s sake. Most present-day histories have
been researched from old files of newspapers.

7. Entertainment function

The school paper, like an interesting book, keeps the reader company, especially
when they are alone. Most human interest stories are very interesting to read.

8. Developmental functions

Refers to the role of the paper in fostering the intellectual and personal growth of its
readers. This may involve providing informative articles, promoting critical thinking,
and covering topics that contribute to the educational and developmental journey of
the campus community.

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