Children’s news in Australia
Content for young readers in Crinkling News
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 7498317 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Peter English (0000-0001-5440-5730, University of the Sunshine Coast, corresponding author), Renee Barnes (0000-0002-5203-6043, University of the Sunshine Coast), Jane Fynes-Clinton (University of the Sunshine Coast), Leicha Stewart (School of Creative Industries, University of Newcastle, Australia) |
| Year | 2018 |
| Volume | 13 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 73-88 |
| Publication date | 2018-11-15 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Children and Media (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1748-2798 • E-ISSN: 1748-2801 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/17482798.2018.1547777 |
| OpenAlex | W2901974464 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 7 |
| References cited | 30 |
Children have traditionally been neglected in the study of news. The emergence of Crinkling News, the only national newspaper specifically produced for young Australians, drew widespread attention before it closed after 20 months of publication in 2018. With the Australian media in a state of flux, the initial success of this newspaper highlighted the importance of introducing children to media literacy. This paper explores the characteristics of the presentation of news for children through the pages of Crinkling News. Utilising news values, this study also investigates the selection of angles and how stories and information are packaged for young audiences. It will examine how traditional content is mixed with user-generated contributions. Drawing on a content analysis of 12 months of issues, the paper outlines the type of coverage and story topics used to engage children in journalism. By providing key insights into generational access to news, this paper develops further understanding into children’s media literacy and provides recommendations for future scholarship. It also highlights the importance of enabling children’s participation in news as part of the critical public sphere
Advertising · Business · Content analysis · Journalism · Literacy · Media literacy · Media studies · News media · News values · Newspaper · Pedagogy · Political science · Politics · Presentation (obstetrics · Public relations · Public sphere · Scholarship · Social science · Sociology · Child Development and Digital Technology · Media Studies and Communication · Medicine · Social Media and Politics
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| Unique citing works | 7 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 1,17 |
| Citation span | 2020 - 2026 (7) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 7 |