Nieman Reports

Winter 2008

The Search for True North: New Directions in a New Territory

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In this time of accelerating change, how journalists do their work and what elements of journalism will survive this digital transformation loom as questions and concerns. By heading in new directions and exploring the potential to be found in this new territory of interactivity and social media, journalists – and others contributing to the flood of information – will be resetting the compass bearing of what constitutes “true north” for journalism in our time.

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In Search for True North

Winter 2008: Introduction

By Features December 15, 2008

In this time of accelerating change, how journalists do their work and what elements of journalism will survive this digital transformation loom as questions and concerns. By heading in new directions and exploring the potential to be found in this new territory of interactivity and social media, journalists – and others contributing to the flood of information – will be resetting the compass bearing of what constitutes “true north” for journalism in our time. – Melissa Ludtke, Editor Read more

Spiking the Newspaper to Follow the Digital Road

Grabbing Readers’ Attention—Youthful Perspectives

Blogs, Wikis, Social Media—And Journalism

Political Video Barometer

By Technology December 22, 2008

RELATED ARTICLE “Mapping the Blogosphere: Offering a Guide to Journalism’s Future” – John KellyAs a visual demonstration of how ideas move through social networks, Morningside Analytics created … Read more

Rethinking the What, Why, Where and How of What We Do

How Spot.Us Works

By Journalist’s Trade December 15, 2008

RELATED ARTICLE “Creating a New Platform to Support Reporting” – David CohnSpot.Us accepts microdonations that are put toward a journalist’s proposal for an investigation. Progress toward reaching the goal … Read more

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