Monthly Archives: April 2013

Broadcast journalism job outlook improving

Posted on April 10, 2013 by

When you think of the word broadcast the first thing that most likely comes to your mind is the anchor that reports the news live to the station’s viewers. But there are more jobs in the broadcast sector that aren’t … Continue reading →

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Plagiarism

Posted on April 8, 2013 by

Roy Peter Clark has written a call to action — or indecision, really — about how to define plagiarism and how to react to activities we confuse with it. Roy Peter Clark is an American writer and editor. He is … Continue reading →

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Social media advances sports journalism

Posted on April 5, 2013 by

In today’s world, people rely on the internet for news and updates about their favorite sports teams. More specifically, they are turning to social sites like Twitter, Facebook and Espn.com Social media is making it possible for journalists to communicate … Continue reading →

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Social media is the new journalism

Posted on April 5, 2013 by

Today, social media is among one of the most important parts of a person’s life. Social media usage varies within age group. Statistics have shown that social media is more popular within the ages of 18-29. Apparently, 50 percent of … Continue reading →

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Fashion journalism field competitive

Posted on April 5, 2013 by

Fashion journalism is a category of its own in the world of writing. Writing for fashion goes much deeper than just the clothes. It covers a whole variety of subjects. And it’s growing away from being just a beat to … Continue reading →

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Verify before you share

Posted on April 5, 2013 by

When it comes to breaking news, there’s no arguing that individuals using social media platforms are among the first to “report.” But, being the first isn’t always the most important thing in journalism. Take CNN for example. When covering the … Continue reading →

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Camera phones make everyone a journalist

Posted on April 5, 2013 by

The average cellphone user now has the ability to report like a journalist. Camera phones have been available to the public since the mid-1990s. According to ABC News, there were 40 million cellphones in the world in 2006. This number rose … Continue reading →

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