In my attempt to become a better journalist, I’ve been investigating all of the tools that are listed in various places, including Twitter. And I have to admit that I also am undecided about this one. I just don’t see the point. But I did sign up.
In my attempt to become a better journalist, I’ve been investigating all of the tools that are listed in various places, including Twitter. And I have to admit that I also am undecided about this one. I just don’t see the point. But I did sign up.
I love the idea of this contest and the variety of mottos for journalism.
This commentary on Poynter.org struck a chord. It is the journalism of today, but also the journalism that my students will be involved with. We have to expand our thinking of what journalists are and what news is and how the business of the whole thing works.
Great AJR article on how political press seems to make all these pronouncements, but then it turns out to be wrong.
This is an interesting story and one that we should think about for the Creightonian online.
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
The story behind the story, so to speak.
Reader’s Guide for The Worst Hard Time published by Houghton Mifflin Company
Here’s a link to Tim Egan reading from “Worst Hard Time.”
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
I was led to this site by a link in a blog from the BBC’s North American editor. The photos of the Barack Obama campaign are compelling. The photographer takes the images I would expect, but then finds different angles and ways to tell the story.
