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Net Geners Relate to News in New Ways

‘Is it any surprise that they remember less from the traditional newscasts—told from beginning to end—than from interactive versions that allow them to click to hear the news or learn…

Journalism and Citizenship: Making the Connection

‘Not only do citizens benefit from good journalism, but also journalism gets a boost from having engaged, news-hungry citizens.’

Accepting the Challenge: Using the Web to Help Newspapers Survive

‘Meeting us where we are—with a great Web site, content that works well in digital media, told in ways we can absorb and share—is a step in the right direction.’

Digital Natives: Following Their Lead on a Path to a New Journalism

By understanding how young people ‘process various types of news and formats’ using new media, journalists enhance their ability to adapt their work to emerging technologies.

To Prepare for the Future, Skip the Present

‘… today’s obsession with saving newspapers has meant that, for the most part, media companies have failed to plan adequately for tomorrow’s digital future.’

Where the Monitor Is Going, Others Will Follow

A decade ago, resistance at The Christian Science Monitor to its online site almost killed it. Now, the newspaper is depending on the Web for its survival.

Clear Direction in Tough Economic Times

Economic volatility brings ‘new meaning to the program’s transformative nature.’

If Murder Is Metaphor

Novels, at times, speak to truth in ways we, as journalists, can find hard to do.

The Middle East Conflict: American Coverage

‘… Dunsky’s book is at its best when she reveals little-known aspects of the relationship that exists between American journalists and their government.’

Web v. Journalism: Court Cases Challenge Long-Held Principles

‘… courts and legislatures, reluctant to apply different rules to the “old” and “new” media, are rethinking the basic constitutional principles that have protected a free press for generations.’