There is no denying that the Internet has changed the world. So, how do we keep up with it? For most of us, using the Internet doesn’t cost much. So, why pay 50 cents for a newspaper when you have access to all the information in the world for free? One way journalists are trying […]
Entries from March 27th, 2011
Chapter 11: Building a digital audience for news
March 27th, 2011 · Comments Off on Chapter 11: Building a digital audience for news · briggs, Comm361, Student Blog Posts
Chapter ten: Managing news as a conversation
March 27th, 2011 · Comments Off on Chapter ten: Managing news as a conversation · Comm361, online journalism, social media, Student Blog Posts
One of the greatest challenges journalists face today is learning how to manage a news conversation. According to Mark Briggs, this begs three questions: How do journalists participate in the conversation without sacrificing their objectivity or credibility? What about legal and ethical issues now that everyone can publish anything they want on a professional news […]
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Tony Rico’s coverage on Storify
March 27th, 2011 · No Comments · Comm361, Steve Buttry, Storify
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Tech Blog #1: Copyright Law
March 27th, 2011 · Comments Off on Tech Blog #1: Copyright Law · Comm361, online journalism, Student Blog Posts
Kaiser Wahab’s Mar. 24 article “How the Web Has Changed Our Perception of Copyright Law” on Mashable.com discusses the slow pace of legislation and how private and government interests are aggressively “pushing the envelope” to combat the continuing problem of copyright infringement on the Internet. “Hurt Locker” lawsuits: example of file sharing suits where […]
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Off The Written Path 2011-03-26 23:20:04
March 26th, 2011 · Comments Off on Off The Written Path 2011-03-26 23:20:04 · Comm361, Steve Buttry, Storify, Student Blog Posts
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Chapter nine: Data-drive journalism and digitizing your life
March 25th, 2011 · Comments Off on Chapter nine: Data-drive journalism and digitizing your life · briggs, Comm361, Student Blog Posts
There are some things everyone should know about when it comes to data productivity and organization. What you need to manage + the right tools to manage = personal productivity We often feel the need to organize our digital data. Things like e-mail, contacts, to-do lists, calendars and word documents. Tools such as Google, Office […]
Kevin Anderson
March 24th, 2011 · Comments Off on Kevin Anderson · Comm361, Student Blog Posts
Doha- working with algezeera arabic. Using the sources that you can rely on, people can tell their own story and be their own witnesses. “Know your sources before things start” He knew most of the bloggers in Egypt before the … Continue reading →
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Skype Session with Kevin Anderson
March 24th, 2011 · Comments Off on Skype Session with Kevin Anderson · Comm361, Student Blog Posts
There’s no question that the job description for journalists often involves travel. Covering a good story can take you to the other side of the world – just ask seasoned journalist, Kevin Anderson. Although is was born and raised in the U.S., his work at the Gaurdian and the BBC has taken him to London, […]
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ZeeMaps – a priceless tool for geographic journalism
March 24th, 2011 · Comments Off on ZeeMaps – a priceless tool for geographic journalism · Comm361, Student Blog Posts
The beauty of the new media age is that it can take a simple concept, such as a map, and use integrative technology to encourage user interactivity. One of the newest and most useful examples of this type of technology is the ZeeMaps program. By simply entering information into the entry boxes, one can easily […]
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Kevin Anderson Visit
March 24th, 2011 · Comments Off on Kevin Anderson Visit · Comm361, Student Blog Posts
Kevin Anderson spoke to our class Today March 24. He had a very interesting and different perspective compared to other speakers. He gave the class good advice, and shared his own personal experiences which were fascinating. First word of advice: Be knowledgeable of your sources How he got where he is: 1996: newspaper journalist. […]
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