Explanatory Journalism – A New Way How To Communicate In Digital Era
Explanatory Journalism – A New Way How To Communicate In Digital Era

Summary/Abstract: The paper addresses the issue of explanatory journalism, which is becoming an increasingly popular and important form of communication in times flooded by verified information as wellas misinformation and hoaxes. The study is of a theoretical character and critically evaluatesknowledge from this area, placing emphasis on digitalization of journalism that has brought newcommunication instruments and platforms, thus increasing demands on information literacy andmedia education of a recipient. This phenomenon resulted in the establishment of several mediaprojects aimed mainly at explaining complex terms or phenomena in a simple and comprehensiveway or at interconnecting high-ranking state officials with influential businessmen. In the text,the authors address the role and status of explanatory journalism, its potential in relation toinvestigative journalism and data journalism - areas and topics that are urgent and beneficialfor our society but are often difficult to comprehend for a reader due to their technicality andcomplexity.

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