Why does this happen?

Great AJR article on how political press seems to make all these pronouncements, but then it turns out to be wrong.

Off Target | American Journalism Review

See, Facebook is part of advanced reporting, kind of.

This is an interesting story and one that we should think about for the Creightonian online.

Poynter Online - Facebook and the Viral Marketing of News

Narrative short course

This is an annual conference that I’ve heard great things about. The stories/blogs/ etc. should offer some good tips. I’ll bring the best ones to your attention. Hope we’re making progress!

Poynter Online - Nieman Narrations: Tips and Tales from Top Storytellers

Where are we going?

I haven’t read all of this report yet, but you should take a look at the overview. It might be on my recommended reading list for all my classes from now on.

Journalism.org- The State of the News Media 2008

Interview with Tim Egan

“Worst Hard Time”

 Here’s a link to Tim Egan reading from “Worst Hard Time.”

The National Book Foundation

National Grammar Day

I’m very disappointed this occurred over spring break. I had to celebrate in a low-key way.  And we should celebrate good grammar every day!

National Grammar Day: Brought to you by the Society for the Promotion of Good Grammar