Yellow Journalism

Yellow journalism, or “yellow press”, refers to an unethical, irresponsible brand of journalism given to hoaxes, altered photographs, screaming headlines, “scoops”, frauds, and endless promotions of the newspapers themselves. This term was first used in the 1890’s to describe the competition between two rival New York City newspapers, the World, and the Journal. In 1883, Joseph Pulitzer purchased the New York-based newspaper, the World. With its vivid, sensational reporting and excellent crusades against political corruption and …

…yearly in various categories, to credible journalists who exhibit outstanding writing. #2 Magazines intended for teenagers and pre-adolescents containing articles and pictures of their favorite movie, music, and sports stars. They celebrities are usually peers of the consumer. Works Cited Boorstein, Daniel J., and Kelley, Brooks Mather. A History of the United States. Needham, Massachusetts: Prentice Hall, 1996. Ferguson, Donald L., and Patten, Jim. Journalism Today!. Lincolnwood, Illinois: National Textbook Company, 1988. “Yellow Journalism”. Encyclopedia Britannica. 15th Edition. 1996