Application of Citizen Journalism based on Information Technology

Abstract

The development of information and communication technology in the present time is growing rapidly and increasingly easy to access information. Variety of news can be enjoyed through the presence of mainstream media such as newspapers, television, radio until the new media so that the emergence of media with new formats such as news portals from online media and the emergence of television streaming service that makes the needs of news to be very simple.With that made a research with the making of citizen journalism application based on information technology, which in this application will focus on the implementation of citizen journalism web-based using JSON and AJAX programming model. The purpose of applying the citizen journalism website is to expand the reach of the media and make it easier for guests to get facilities from citizen journalism.From the results of the implementation and testing of the application, will generate some facilities in this website, including the use of facilities divided into 3 parts, namely for guests, members, and administrators. Content of this website provides images and news information so that members can clearly know the news to be submitted and can make the addition of news online, as well as the latest news posting information, selection of news types, and guest book for members on this website so it will provide added value for applications.