Online Journalism

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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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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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 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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Anderson’s approach towards journalism: “People can tell their own story and be their own witnesses. For instance, know your sources before something happens.” Anderson was a BBC Washington DC corespondent when he was 26. Important to be sources you are using in context. Don’t paintball a bunch of twitter updates and call it a news […]

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