What is meant by the term ‘citizen journalist’?
When the citizens have been producing news stories or have recorded new stories. e.g. 9/11 footage.

What was one of the first examples of news being generated by ‘ordinary people’?
It could be argued that the JFK assassination was one of the earliest examples of news being generated by 'ordinary people' as the footage from that was used in the news and as evidence of the event.

List some of the formats for participation that are now offered by news organisations.
On new organisations websites - forums, comment sections, e-mail, vote, uploading images and videos.
Through a mobile phone people can vote, text and send images & videos.

What is one of the main differences between professionally shot footage and that taken first-hand (UGC)?
Professionally shot footage is always shot within a proper shot, clearer quality. Whereas a UGC footage has poorer quality (however with the new technology available it is improving) and the shots are shaky.

What is a gatekeeper?
A gatekeeper is a person who decides what content to air on a television channel or radio station.

How has the role of a gatekeeper changed?
Gatekeepers are not valued as much as people can now use to internet to release their own content e.g. songs.

What is one of the primary concerns held by journalists over the rise of UGC?
That professional journalism will not be taken seriously and the public, who do not understand journalism, will publish unnecessary content which will not benefit anyone at all.