Archive: Dec 2008

The Wikification of Knowledge

By Kenneth S. Kosik• Technology• December 15, 2008

A neuroscientist explores the shared challenges of medicine and journalism when it comes to gathering information and reaching conclusions in the era of social media. Read more

The End of Journalism as Usual

By Mark Briggs• Technology• December 15, 2008

‘To maximize a news organization’s social capital and marketability, its journalism today must be transparent, authentic and collaborative.’ Read more

Mapping the Blogosphere: Offering a Guide to Journalism’s Future

By John Kelly• Technology• December 15, 2008

‘… what we find is that legacy media holds the center, while online-only media are frayed at the edges.’ Read more

Peering Deep Into the Essence of Small-Town Life

By Madeleine Blais• Opinion• December 15, 2008

A photographer returns to Oxford, Iowa after 20 years to take pictures of its residents again, and his images share space with their words. Read more

A 21st Century Newswire—Curating the Web With Links

By Josh Korr• Journalist’s Trade• December 15, 2008

News organizations can remain vital daily destinations by supplementing original reporting with links to the best nonlocal content. Read more

Serendipity, Echo Chambers, and the Front Page

By Ethan Zuckerman• Local News• December 15, 2008

As readers on the Web, we may filter out ‘perspectives that might challenge our assumptions and preconceptions about what’s important and newsworthy.’ Read more

When Journalists Blog: How It Changes What They Do

By Paul Bradshaw• Technology• December 15, 2008

‘I was surprised at just how much these journalists felt their work had been changed by the simple act of blogging.’ Read more