October/November 2011 |
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Calling a Lie a Lie
When something is clearly false, journalists shouldn’t be bashful about pointing it out. Wed., November 30, 2011
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By
Rem Rieder
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No Way to Treat a Romenesko
The Poynter Institute drastically overreacts. Thurs., November 10, 2011
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By
Rem Rieder
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Developing Maps for Journalists
A Washington, D.C., firm helps news outlets develop sophisticated ways of visualizing data. Thurs., November 10, 2011
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By
Tim Ebner
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For Hyperlocal News Sites, Strength in Numbers
Publishers hope their new trade association can help them solve common problems. Thurs., November 3, 2011
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By
Stephanie Weaver
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Supporting the “Independent, Intrepid Reporter”
The Fund for Investigative Journalism has a long track record of underwriting accountability reporting. Fri., October 21, 2011
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By
Romy Zipken
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Encouraging News for the New York Times
Charging for content seems to be paying off. Thurs., October 20, 2011
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By
Rem Rieder
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Back in the Game
Melinda Henneberger, whose Politics Daily site on AOL was a casualty of the Huffington Post merger, returns to action with the Washington Post. Tues., October 18, 2011
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By
Caitlin Johnston
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Memo to IRS: Get Out of the Way
The tax collectors and their delay on ruling on tax-exempt status for fledgling nonprofit news outlets. Fri., October 14, 2011
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By
Rem Rieder
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A Small Paper’s Fact-Checking Triumph
Wed., October 12, 2011
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By
Rem Rieder
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Going Long in the Digital Age
Longform journalism faces a stiff challenge: How do you hold the attention of an audience that is clicking rather than paging through a long article? A new group of content curators say it’s with mobile devices and apps, which are broadening longform’s appeal and creating sit-down readers once again. Mon., October 10, 2011
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By
Tim Ebner
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Sarah Palin’s Good Deed
Now maybe the news media can find something else to obsess about. Fri., October 7, 2011
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By
Rem Rieder
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Ellen Weiss’ New Challenge
The longtime NPR news executive takes over as the Center for Public Integrity’s
executive editor. Fri., October 7, 2011
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By
Caitlin Johnston
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Salon’s Mission: Speaking Up for the “Little Guy”
The pioneering Web site revives its Washington presence with an emphasis on covering “the great recession.” Wed., October 5, 2011
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By
Stephanie Weaver
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84 Percent of Our Followers Like Our Tweets!
The people who brought you Fake AP Stylebook take on the world of research. Fri., September 30, 2011
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By
Caitlin Johnston
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Wooing Them with Coffee
A newspaper tries to get closer to its audience by operating a news café, which also features working journalists, community events and, soon, courses in community journalism. Thurs., September 29, 2011
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By
Romy Zipken
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A College Newspaper Editor’s Baptism of Fire
In her first week, she finds herself at the center of a national journalism controversy. Wed., September 28, 2011
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By
Morgan Gibson
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Steering Clear of Misinformation
An ONA session helps journalists avoid online hoaxes. Fri., September 23, 2011
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By
Tim Ebner
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CNN Under Fire
Should the news outlet have cosponsored a GOP debate with the Tea Party Express? Fri., September 23, 2011
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By
Caitlin Johnston
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As ONA Conference Gets Underway, the Emphasis Is on Agility
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By
Tim Ebner
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For the Online News Association, the Future Is Now.
There will be no “future of” panels later this month at its convention, which will focus on digital tools that news organizations and journalists should be embracing at this moment. Mon., September 12, 2011
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By
Tim Ebner
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An Obvious Choice for AOL
There’s no way a principal in a venture capital fund for tech companies can play a role in a Web site like TechCrunch that covers them. Wed., September 7, 2011
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By
Rem Rieder
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Campaign Coverage in the Time of Twitter
How technology has transformed reporting on presidential politics Thurs. August 25, 2011
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By
Jodi Enda
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Hyperlocal Heroes
A firsthand look at how some members of the burgeoning roster of hyperlocal news
Web sites do their job
Fri. August 26, 2011
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By
Carl Sessions Stepp
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Out of the Shadows
Two high-profile incidents have propelled the long-ignored issue of sexual violence against journalists into the spotlight. And women aren’t the only victims. Mon. August 29, 2011
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By
Sherry Ricchiardi
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Taking Readers for a Ride
The world of car reviewing is replete with expensive perks and fantasy vehicles.
Consumer advocates need not apply. Wed. August 31, 2011
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By
Frank Greve
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Starting Over
With its celebrated founder ousted in the wake of a controversy over his students’ investigative techniques, the Medill Innocence Project continues its efforts on behalf of wrongfully convicted inmates with a new leader and a new approach. Wed. August 31, 2011
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By
Cary Spivak
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Male-Dominated Media
Thurs., December 1, 2011
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By
Sherry Ricchiardi
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Stepping Back
Even in—or maybe particularly in—our rapid-fire news environment, there are times when it’s important for journalists and audiences alike to take the long view. Tues. August 30, 2011
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By
Rem Rieder
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A Strategy for Facebook
News outlets are devoting a great deal of energy to heightening their presence on social media.Posted: Fri., Aug. 5, 2011
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By
Barb Palser
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A Welcome Change
After years of decline, the audience for network news jumps upward. Thurs. August 4, 2011
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By
Deborah Potter
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In Love with Newspapers
Rupert Murdoch’s lifelong devotion to newsprint. Fri. July 29, 2011
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By
John Morton
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Aggregating Without Aggravating
What are the best practices when it comes to collecting the material of other news outlets? Wed. August 24, 2011
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By
Michaelle Bond
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On the Beet
Beet.TV makes its mark with video interviews of media and technology executives. Tues., Aug. 9, 2011
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By
Alison Kitchens
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Seeing the Future
Decades before the debut of the iPad, Roger Fidler was an evangelist for the tablet as news device. Tues., November 29, 2011
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By
Morgan Gibson
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A Journalism Dynasty
The Magnificent Medills The McCormick-Patterson Dynasty:
America’s Royal Family of Journalism During a Century of Turbulent Splendor
By Megan McKinney
HarperCollins
464 pages; $27.99
Wed. August 31, 2011
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Book review by
Carl Sessions Stepp
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Doing More with Less
Posted: Thurs. March, 3, 2011
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By
Unknown
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Retreating From the World
Posted: Thurs. March, 3, 2011
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By
Unknown
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Thoughts on Interpretation
Posted: Thurs. March, 3, 2011
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Unknown
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