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IJNet Blog

Posts from IJNet’s editors and writers.

How a news challenge teaches entrepreneurs to improve their ideas

11/8/12
by Jessica Weiss

Media strategist and Knight International Journalism Fellow Justin Arenstein explains how the African News Innovation Challenge helped entrants refine and improve their project ideas.

Storify set to launch in Spanish, French and Arabic

5/23/12
by Jessica Weiss

Social media storytelling platform Storify will soon launch in Spanish, French and Arabic, Storify co-founder and CEO Xavier Damman said at a recent Hacks/Hackers gathering in Buenos Aires.

Washington Post announces new fact checking feature

1/11/11
by Jessica Weiss

To "truth squad" statements made by political figures, The Washington Post has launched a fact checking website and regular column.

Partnership aims to promote coverage of water and sanitation issues in West Africa

12/29/10
by Jessica Weiss

A new partnership aims to bring media attention to water and sanitation issues across West Africa by supporting a network of journalists with access to sector information, analysis, case studies and more.

WAN-IFRA to launch new "newsroom of the future"

12/14/10
by Jessica Weiss

Last week, the World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers unveiled plans for a new center dedicated to creative innovation, training and research for the "newsroom of the future."

For today's journalists, landing a job requires a "startup" mentality

9/28/10
by Jessica Weiss

When longtime newspaper journalist Steve Buttry decided he wanted to get involved in a new online news venture in Washington, D.C., he didn’t submit a resume, write an email or make a telephone call.

He sent a 140-character cover letter -- on Twitter -- to Jim Brady, the former executive editor of washingtonpost.com and the brains behind "TBD."

Carving out space for long-form journalism on the web

8/24/10
by Jessica Weiss

In the age of distraction, many of us have already bid farewell to our attention spans, succumbing instead to the endless drone of the chirps and chimes of texts, Twitter and …

Eh hem, sorry, I got distracted.

Let's face it: most people don't have the time nor the attention span to read "long-form" journalism (also known as narrative or literary journalism). Unlike hard news stories -- which answer the who/what/where/when/why of a story -- long-form pieces can run up to 8,000 words.

Guide helps journalists report on evolutionary science

4/29/10
by Jessica Weiss

A new guide published by SciDev.Net (the Science and Development Network)  aims to help journalists report on evolutionary science.

The practical guide, "How to report on evolutionary science," helps journalists have sensitivity and clarity when it comes to reporting on evolution, a topic that is crucial to many science stories because of its wide application, according to SciDev.Net.

Editorial guidelines updated for broadcast journalists

4/23/10
by Jessica Weiss

The Commonwealth Broadcasting Association (CBA) recently updated its Editorial Guidelines, which are now available online.

Twitter Media launched for media organizations

4/16/10
by Jessica Weiss

Twitter has launched a new site called Twitter Media, which will provide media organizations and journalists information about methods to better engage their audiences through Twitter. This information will include access to case studies and guidelines.

Religion stylebook available for journalists

3/12/10
by Jessica Weiss

Journalists can now access an online stylebook focused on the major world religions, denominations and religious organizations often covered by the media.

'Avoiding plagiarism' guide available for writers and editors

3/12/10
by Jessica Weiss

Many writers accused of plagiarism claim that they inadvertently include others' work, explains a recent article in the magazine the Columbia Journalism Review. In response, Craig Silverman, the editor of RegretTheError.com, suggests methods that writers and editors can use to avoid plagiarism in their work.

Blog post lists digital tools for citizen journalists

3/2/10
by Jessica Weiss

A BBC technology blog, dot.Rory, has posted resources for citizen journalists to improve reporting skills and knowledge of publication options. The post lists free online resources like weblog and photo-sharing services that can be used to publish content.

Two new guides for journalists covering disasters

2/10/10
by Jessica Weiss

Just weeks after a 7.0 earthquake rocked the island nation of Haiti, the Washington D.C.-based International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) released two essential guides to help journalists

Resources available for covering Haiti

1/20/10
by Jessica Weiss

Poynter’s News University has made a list of resources available for journalists traveling to Haiti or looking for the local angle to cover the news about the country's devastating earthquake.

Reporters In The Trenches: Surviving Crisis Stress

1/20/10
by Jessica Weiss

Crisis is a given in the field of journalism. In many ways, it's what makes the profession so exciting. Some people are drawn to the field because of this excitement. But any crisis brings with it stress. Every profession has its occupational hazards, and for journalists, stress is the winner.

Investigative journalism manual launched in Chinese

12/29/09
by Jessica Weiss

A guide to basic methods and techniques in investigative reporting has been launched in Chinese. The "Story-Based Inquiry: A manual for investigative journalists" was launched by UNESCO and the School of Journalism and Communication at Peking University of China.

World AIDS Day 2009: Reporting on HIV/AIDS

12/1/09
by Jessica Weiss

On World AIDS Day 2009, we are grateful for the many journalists around the world reporting on the HIV/AIDS pandemic. The following are just a few useful resources to help inform your reporting. If you know of additional resources for reporting on HIV/AIDS, please share them below!

Liberia's 'Radio Life' builds community, supports peace

11/9/09
by Jessica Weiss

In rural Lofa County, Liberia, at the country's northernmost tip, local radio station manager QuaQua Miller is committed to building peace where civil war once raged. He travels from village to village on his "Radio Life" station scooter, fueled by the palm wine he is served, to hear what is on his people's minds.

Learn to create an independent news site from scratch

10/28/09
by Jessica Weiss

Journalists seeking to create an independent news site can access “Newspaper in a Box,” a guide to building a site from scratch using free online services. Creator Mark Briggs, author of Journalism 2.0, a book on journalism tools in the digital world, teamed up with sponsor J-Learning for the release.