IJNet Blog

How can we measure the impact of journalism?

3/15/13 by Ben Colmery

Media have only scratched the surface in assessing their value to the world.

Three tips for reporting on bullying

3/14/13

by Lindsay Kalter

The rise of social media use among children and teens brought with it the advent of "cyberbullying" – and a lot of poor reporting by the media. Here are tips for better coverage.

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Strategies for building an apps team in your newsroom

3/13/13

by Margaret Looney

Next time you see a fancy news application, don't just gawk in envy. With a little coding knowledge and collaboration, setting up a news apps team in your newsroom can be an easy task.

Project aims to build 'ultimate hacker journalism master’s program'

3/12/13

by Maite Fernandez

The For Journalism project will "take journalists from novice to expert" in news app development.

How a journalist-technologist partnership improved maps for news

3/11/13

by Jessica Weiss

The development of an environmental map is a testament to the power of collaboration.

Interview

When should journalists work for free?

3/8/13

by Lindsay Kalter

Is a byline sometimes more valuable than a check? Here are points journalists should keep in mind when considering an unpaid assignment.

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Journalism association aims to transform health reporting in Ethiopia

3/7/13

by Jessica Weiss

In Ethiopia, where reporters vie to cover the economy, crime and entertainment, a new collective wants to spotlight an often-neglected beat: health.

Interview

Three tips for better news interviews

3/6/13

by IJNet

Most reporters never receive training in interviewing techniques and must learn through trial and error, writes award-winning reporter Chip Scanlan. Here are a few of his tips for better interviews.

Resource

Why now is the time for media innovation in Latin America

3/5/13

by Jennifer Dorroh

In Latin America, as in most of the world, technological change is coming to the news industry in fits and starts. Here's why four media leaders are aiming to speed up the process this year.

Interview

What every journalist should know before starting a media venture

3/4/13 by Valentina Giménez

Given the well-known crisis in traditional media, more and more journalists are motivated to launch their own "microjournalism" startups.

Source website brings together the growing community of news developers

3/1/13

by Maite Fernandez

News developers are becoming key players in newsrooms these days, producing some of the most innovative work in journalism. A new site is bringing the growing community together.

Four tips for concise news writing

2/28/13

by Lindsay Kalter

It's a dilemma that most journalists face at one time or another: too much information, too little space. Here's how to organize your story and choose the right elements to include.

Resource

Four steps to improving community engagement with your newsroom

2/27/13

by Lindsay Kalter

In the digital age, many news organizations equate community engagement with social media. But connecting in person can be just as important.

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Tips for managing social media across cultures

2/26/13

by Margaret Looney

Social media give journalists and newsrooms the potential to reach a global audience – and the chance to commit cross-culture gaffes.

How journalists should blend social media, SEO strategies

2/25/13

by Margaret Looney

When more than 93 percent of online experiences begin with a search engine, how can journalists get their stories to the top of search results?

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How making maps is evolving online

2/22/13

by Jessica Weiss

Just 10 years ago, creating an interactive online map was complicated, if not impossible, for most Web users. Now, journalists can design attractive maps in the cloud and publish them in minutes.