Archive: Mar 2008

Journalism 2.0—And Then What?

By Christine Gorman• Opinion• March 15, 2008

A book introduces journalists to multimedia storytelling tools, and someone who has used it offers a guide to navigating its lessons. Read more

Understanding the Value of Investigative Reporting

By Bill Buzenberg• Features• March 15, 2008

A nonprofit director feels frustrated by how difficult it is to find ‘adequate resources for independent investigative reporting.’ Read more

Seeking Support for Investigative Projects

By Rachel Schaff• Features• March 15, 2008

These foundations and centers offer financial support for journalists. Alicia Patterson Foundation www.aliciapatterson.org This Washington, D.C.-based fund provides six-month and one-year grants to working investigative reporters who want to pursue independent investigative projects. Grants can … Read more

Using Expertise From Outside the Newsroom

By Betty Wells• Journalist’s Trade• March 15, 2008

After ‘crowdsourcing’ worked to expand reporting, The News-Press reached out to nearby residents to form Team Watchdog. Read more

Are Reporters Doomed?

By The Guardian• Technology• March 15, 2008

Citizen journalism is here to stay. But in the rush to embrace new media we risk destroying the soul of traditional reporting. Read more

Loud Noises, Sharp Elbows, and Impolitic Questions

By Jim Boyd• Opinion• March 8, 2008

A former editorial writer examines why the inquisitive, argumentative and forceful voice of journalists is quieter these days. Read more

Journalists Portray a Complex, Self-Destructive Texas Politician

By Dave McNeely and Jim Henderson• Nieman Notes• March 8, 2008

Two reporters encounter roadblocks in telling the flamboyant story of Bob Bullock. Read more