Tag Archives: Journalism

What is Wikileaks?

Posted on April 10, 2010 by Kathlyn

When Wikileaks unencrypted and published exclusive US military footage of American soldiers in an Apache helicopter gunning down 12 people in Baghdad – including two Reuters journalists – the organisation gained new viewers and international attention. Sree Sreenivasan, a digital … Continue reading →

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My writing ability: Institutionalized?

Posted on July 21, 2009 by Kathlyn

J-school friend: i’d suggest giving your posts more of a personal voice. it can be a bit hoity-toity this is the future of journalism sounding Me: ok – yes, i am trying! i realize i’m not very comfortable doing that … Continue reading →

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Journalism education: Don’t leave home without it?

Posted on April 15, 2009 by Kathlyn

Right now on my alumni e-mail listserve from university a discussion is raging about whether or not to encourage young people to attend journalism schools. It started with a posting of this TechCrunch article, which argues not against practicing journalism, … Continue reading →

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Frontlines and deadlines

Posted on February 9, 2009 by Kathlyn

I am about halfway finished reading the book International News Reporting: Frontlines and Deadlines. The book explains a lot about how the news “works” (a lot of info I wish my media-bashing boyfriend would read!) and makes the case for … Continue reading →

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Track 9: Foreign leader visits White House; Track 10: Credit crisis impacts pet stores; Track 12: Local businessman gets DUI…

Posted on February 5, 2009 by Kathlyn

I read today that The New York Times is considering putting its content again behind a wall. Nearly all content at NYT.com has been free for nearly two years. I’d be disappointed for sure to see this happen. But would … Continue reading →

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Covering minority groups in Europe: Needs fixers?

Posted on February 5, 2009 by Kathlyn

I heard Mehmet Koksal speak at the European Investigative Journalism Conference. He gave a great insight into what it takes to cover minority issues in Europe. I think these communities are truly harder to penetrate in Europe than in the … Continue reading →

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