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The concept of journalism has always been regarded with skepticism. People are not sure which newspapers or news stations to trust. Naturally, the audience gravitates towards mainstream news providers like CNN or The New York Times. These sources, along with many others, have been accepted for their credibility. Recently, however, another source has been capturing the audience’s attention. This source is known as citizen journalism, and its contributions to society have had a huge impact. Whether or not these contributions are credible has become an issue that sparks debate among the audience. This issue is researched in an academic journal called Cynics and Skeptics: Evaluating the Credibility of Mainstream and Citizen Journalism. The academic journal defines citizen journalism as â€Å"amateur news reporting† (Carr, Barnidge, Lee, Tsang, 2014). Citizens are often the ones to experience news firsthand. News spreads like wildfire through texts, phone calls, and social media. By the time the mainstream media gets a hold of the story, everyone already knows about it. Citizen journalism has been becoming increasingly popular, but its credibility is considered something to question. Sometimes, what citizens contribute to a news story gives the story more depth and insight that a journalist may not have grasped. A video, picture, or blog post from an actual witness can cover what mainstream journalism misses. There are not journalists in every corner of the planet to cover newsShow MoreRelatedLogical Reasoning189930 Words   |  760 Pages............... 122 CHAPTER 4 How to Evaluate Information and Judge Credibility..................................... 137 The Principles of Charity and Fidelity ............................................................................................ 137 When Should You Accept Unusual Statements? ........................................................................... 140 Assessing a Sources Credibility ...........................................................................