CROWDSOURCING AND CONVERGENT JOURNALISM: THE ROLE OF AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION IN CONTENT CREATION

Kholmatova, Sitora

Ўзбекистонда хорижий тиллар (электрон илмий­методик журнал) · 2025-yil

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This article explores the phenomena of crowdsourcing and convergent journalism as critical developments in contemporary media, with a specific focus on the role of audience participation in content creation. The study examines how media organizations integrate user-generated content into journalistic workflows, using The Guardian’s “Guardian Witness” and CNN’s “iReport” as key international case studies. These platforms enabled citizens to act as contributors to the news production process, especially during breaking news and crisis coverage. Additionally, the article assesses the current state of audience engagement in Uzbek online media, where user contributions are generally limited to social media feedback, informal submissions, or indirect integration into news narratives. Using comparative analysis, discourse analysis, and content analysis, the research evaluates how audience participation influences journalistic content in terms of accuracy, credibility, responsiveness, and diversity. The study also highlights potential risks, including misinformation, lack of editorial oversight, and legal or ethical concerns surrounding user content. Based on the findings, the article proposes practical recommendations for introducing structured crowdsourcing mechanisms in Uzbek media, such as moderated platforms, contributor incentives, and regulatory frameworks. The study concludes that strategic audience participation enhances transparency, fosters community engagement, and promotes participatory journalism as part of the broader media convergence process. These findings contribute both theoretical insight and practical guidelines for developing innovative approaches in journalism education and newsroom practice in the digital age.

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MualliflarKholmatova, Sitora
JurnalЎзбекистонда хорижий тиллар (электрон илмий­методик журнал)
Nashr sanasi2025-04-20
Jild61
Son2
Betlar229–238
TilIngliz
DOI10.36078/1750068204

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crowdsourcing, convergent journalism, audience participation, citizen journalism, digital media, The Guardian, CNN

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