Communique
Board
Objective:
The
objective of the application is to develop a system that offers news services
online. The purpose is to design a system that becomes a substitute for print
media. The system can be accessed by users at any time to read the current news
and information.
News is any information which is anticipated to have an
intellectual or actionable impact on the users. This information could add
insight to an existing topic, or could pertain to current events. News can be
disseminated using any available form such as word of mouth, public address
system, and postal letter, print, broadcast or the Internet. This system is
proposed to target the users through Internet.
Existing System:
The
present system is the print media which conveys news and articles, but at a
stipulated time. Often there is a huge time gap between the occurrence of an
event and the news getting published. Also it is difficult for various
reporters and journalists to coordinate with each other. To publish various
personal advertisements and other information one has to approach the nearest
office and submit the details.
Proposed System:
The
proposed system is a web application and updates news articles periodically.
The system allows users to view the news at their convenience. The reporters
can interact with the system and other reporters to generate accurate and
reliable news. Users can also post their information and opinions. A user can
directly subscribe for a free daily news paper and paid SMS based news services
on desired section like business, sports etc. using on line mechanism.
Modules:
The
system is proposed to have the following
modules:
Administrators
(Editors), News Reporters, Citizens (General Public), Script verifiers, Reports
Web
Administrator:
Administrator
manages the entire application. Administrator can recruit reporters,
sub-editors and other employees. The editor is responsible to edit the news
reports and publish them.
News Reporters:
Reporters gather their
information from sources such as press releases, investigations and witnessing
events. They perform research through
interviews and other sources. The
information-gathering part of the job is sometimes called reporting. Reporters generally split their time between
working in a newsroom and going out to witness events or interview people.
Citizens (General Public):
Citizens can subscribe for a
free daily news paper. Citizen can also submit news, all kind of ads, birthdays,
marriage invitations etc. Registered
user can also inform about events and incidents.
Script Verifiers:
Script verifier need to
verify the posted news. Editor in chief
has the final responsibility to verify the news again. Script verifier can perform
copy, editing, make formatting changes and other improvements to text.
Reports:
Different
kinds of reports are generated by the system related to subscriptions,
circulation and performance of employees.
Software:
Technologies : ASP.Net and C#.net
Database : MS-SQL Server 2005/2008
IDE : Ms-Visual
Studio .Net 2008
Hardware:
Processor : Pentium IV
RAM : 1GB
