Exploring the Role of Citizen Journalism in Shaping Public Opinion During Crisis Events

1. Introduction 1.1 Definition of Key Terms 1.2 Background and Context 1.3 Research Objectives 1.4 Outline of the Study 2. Literature Review 2.1 Historical Overview of Citizen Journalism 2.2 Theoretical Frameworks in Media Studies 2.3 Previous Research on Public Opinion 2.4 Crisis Events and Information Dissemination 3. Methodology 3.1 Research Design 3.2 Data Collection Methods 3.3 Data Analysis Techniques 3.4 Ethical Considerations 4. The Role of Technology 4.1 Social Media Platforms 4.2 Mobile Technologies 4.3 Real-time Reporting during Crises 5. Case Studies 5.1 Natural Disasters 5.2 Political Crises 5.3 Health Emergencies 6. Impact on Public Opinion 6.1 Influence on Perception and Awareness 6.2 Misinformation and Its Consequences 6.3 Trust in Traditional versus Citizen Media 7. Discussion 7.1 Interpretation of Findings 7.2 Comparison with Existing Literature 7.3 Implications for Media Policy 8. Conclusion 8.1 Summary of Key Insights 8.2 Limitations of the Study 8.3 Recommendations for Future Research