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Citizen Journalism and the BBC

‘… when major events occur, the public can offer us as much new information as we are able to broadcast to them. From now on, news coverage is a partnership.’

Remembering One of Journalism’s Finest Moments

‘Good Night, and Good Luck’ brings to life how and why Edward R. Murrow pushed CBS News to confront Senator Joseph R. McCarthy’s un-American tactics.

Knowing When to Stop Reporting About a Scandal

A journalist describes the stages of a scandal, explains the news media’s role, and wonders why they don’t keep digging once the person has been punished.

Fear, Loathing and the Promise of Public Insight Journalism

A journalist wonders whether the mainstream news media will adapt fast enough to their changing relationship with the public to survive.

The BBC’s College of Journalism

The BBC is establishing a College of Journalism to raise and support editorial standards. All journalistic staff in the BBC will be given a minimum level of training each year,…

Things I Wish I’d Known Before I Became a Citizen Journalist

Homepage of Coastsider.In May 2004, Barry Parr, a former Web site architect for the San Jose Mercury News and CNET’s News.com, introduced his own new Web site to an online…

Winter 2005: Introduction

“Let me begin with a confession. After watching television coverage of Katrina for nearly every wakeful moment over the first few dramatic days, I quit. Cold turkey,” writes Curtis Wilkie,…

New Orleans’ Lower Nine Fades, Fades, Fades Away

‘Our neighborhood should’ve gotten more media attention well before Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast.’

Witness to the Tragedy

A veteran photojournalist observes that ‘… even during war the deceased are treated with some respect ….’

Seeing Is Believing

‘There was so much destruction that I couldn’t put down my camera.’