If you happened to read my post two weeks ago about collaborative accountability, then you may remember that I wrote: “Here at home, The Tampa Tribune and the Tampa Bay Times (formerly the St. Petersburg Times) continue in their protracted battle to hold onto turf in the almost anachronistic two-newspaper town.” Last Tuesday that fight ended when the Tampa Bay Times purchased The Tampa Tribune for an undisclosed sum, marking the end of a 121-year run for the acquired newspaper. The two papers had been locked in … [Read more...] about Journalism Notes: Loss, lessons as newspaper folds
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Journalism Notes: Students go Gonzo for relativism
Nearly every semester I teach a basic news reporting class. For most of my students it's their first taste of being put through their paces and cranking out stories on deadline. They do one article a week – 350 words, at least one authoritative source, at least one additional source, a photo and a caption. This keeps them hopping for about the first 11 weeks of the semester. So toward the end of the term, I like to shift gears a little bit and give them a book report. … [Read more...] about Journalism Notes: Students go Gonzo for relativism
Journalism Notes: Spiritual Growth Through Reading and Writing News
One of the biggest challenges I face as a journalism professor is just getting students to read the news. Even those majoring in journalism often spend little time staying abreast of current events. … [Read more...] about Journalism Notes: Spiritual Growth Through Reading and Writing News
Do you e-subscribe? If so, to what?
A recent Chronicle of Higher Education survey of daily news email subscribers (i.e., e-subscribers), sparked my curiosity as to the prevalence of daily e-subscribers among those connected to the Emerging Scholars Network. [poll id="13"] If so ... … [Read more...] about Do you e-subscribe? If so, to what?
Week in Review: Reporting Edition
Here's the top five articles, books, websites, etc., that we've been reading or thinking about the past week. Let us know your thoughts on any/all of them. In addition, if you have items you'd like us to consider for the top five, add them in the comments or send them to Tom or Mike. 1. Have you experienced, participated in, or witnessed Tweckle (twek'ul) vt. to abuse a speaker only to Twitter followers in the audience while he/she is speaking"? Any thoughts on how Tweckle (or the possibility of it) affect … [Read more...] about Week in Review: Reporting Edition