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- Arianna Huffington is Looking for a Few More Citizen JournalistsWould you like to report for the Huffington Post? Arianna is looking for help.
- The Dallas Morning News Local Voices Section:The Dallas Morning News offers Local Voices--an opportunity for approved applicants to write about local issues and beyond. Community, Teachers, and High School Students are the three groups.
- Do All Citizen Journalists & Bloggers Deserve a Paycheck?AOL $315 million purchase of The Huffington Post and subsequent class-action lawsuit on behalf of HuffPo bloggers stirs up discussion about pay
- Journalists Risk Their Lives in LibyaCitizen journalists in the U.S. don't have to face the obstacles of their counterparts in other parts of the world.
- A Strong Need for Citizen JournalistsShrinking professional news staffs is a problem we talk about a lot at the National Association of Citizen Journalists. We believe citizen journalists are part of the solution because they can help cover news when professional reporters are unavailable.
- Sales Folks Can Make Citizen Journalism Websites ProfitableHere's a suggestion for all the operators of citizen journalism websites who are struggling to make ends meet: Hire a commission salesperson.
Citizen Journalist's Car TorchedA citizen journalist for an Ocean Beach, California weekly newspaper said her car was torched in the early morning hours of Friday, Feb. 11. She thinks it was because she had written several articles about the homeless.
Citizen Journalism: Grassroots News Where it CountsCitizen journalism is hoped to partner with mainstream news by providing local, on the ground information. Some, however, without training try to replace journalists with agenda-driven, non-local material that detracts from citizen media ideals.- The Rise of the Citizen JournalistAn opinion column about the current need for independent journalist online
- The First Nail into the Coffin of Mainstream MediaA look at the greed of mainstream media and how it will act as a catalyst to the rise of "free media"
- Citizen Journalism Picks Up in the Mainstream with Fox News Joining the FrayCitizen Journalism is on the rise with Fox News now joining CNN in allowing ordinary people to send in news stories. It all follows what Associated Content has been doing all along--with the potential risks worth a chance at obtaining truth...
How to Write as a Citizen JournalistIf you plan to write as a Citizen Journalist, pay close attention to the bedrock principles of accuracy, thoroughness, fairness, transparency, and independence.- Responsibility of the Citizen Journalistthe concept of citizen journalism and journalistic responsibilities
- Citizen Journalists Vs. Traditional JournalistsWhat is a citizen journalist? Are citizen journalists more trustworthy than traditional journalists? Citizen journalism is on the rise, yet few people really know what it is or whether or not to trust those who do it practice it.
- Citizen Journalism: The Way Forward?This is an analysis of citizen journalism and its growing role in determining the news agenda.
- Should Newspapers Use the Work of Citizen Journalists?Clever editors who welcome and publish the work of citizen journals, create a win-win situation. Here's why...
- Podcasting's Role in Citizen JournalismCitizen journalists have a voice through written media, but with podcasting, the audience can actually hear their voices. A podcast is an audio broadcast available for free download on the internet.
- Reference Sources for Citizen Journalism in Lifestyle ArticlesSo where are these sources to find ideas and references for lifestyle topics? This list will help you find websites for what you need.
- Are Online Citizen Journalists Free of Traditional Restraints?There are many restraints and a lot of red tape in the world of journalism. Online citizen journalists are free from these issues and are able to write under their own terms and in their own time.
Best Blogging Software for Citizen JournalistsCitizen journalists need great software for writing. There are many companies offering software for social media writers and many to choose from.- Thorough Reporting Methods for Citizen JournalistsIf you're a citizen journalist who wants to write credible articles and gain an audience, then you need to develop thorough reporting methods.
- How Citizen Journalists Should Use Communal KnowledgeCitizen journalists can write about any topic they choose. But, when they write about communal knowledge there are several questions raised about the unique quality of the work.
- How to Write Without Bias in Citizen JournalismIf you're a citizen journalist looking to get an edge on the competition, write with an unbiased stance. This skillful approach will put you in league with the professionals and will have your readers coming back for more.
- How an Expanded Vocabulary Can Improve Citizen JournalismCitizen journalists can expand their vocabulary easily for professional results in their work. Using different words for the same definition is a difficult skill to master.
How Citizen Journalists Target Their Audience for SuccessAchieving success as a citizen journalist requires certain skills to target the audience. You must write for and to the reader in order for them to continue reading.- Different Methods for Fact Checking in Citizen Journalist ArticlesIf an article displays outdated or incorrect information, then the writer immediately loses credibility. There are several dos and don'ts for citizen journalists to remember when writing.
- How Important is Fact-Checking in Citizen Journalism?In citizen journalism, fact-checking is essential. There are so many writers published on the internet, but very few who stand out as professional with correct facts and accurate, solid data.
- Citizen Journalism and Opportunities Offered to Freelance WritersWading through the endless sea of "looking for writers" forums and sites is time-consuming. All that time spent actually looking for work should be spent writing.
- Improving Accuracy in Citizen JournalismCitizen journalists must be accurate in their writing. Developing these skills takes a little work.
- How to Find a Mentor for Your Citizen JournalismCitizen journalists need someone to bounce ideas off of, tips for writing technicalities, and new suggestions for topics. How do you find people to help you do this? They are all around you.
New Fire for Modern Men and WomenCitizen Journalism is a new tool, made possible by the interactivity offered by the WWW. Here I share some ideias on how one can make most of their CJing.- On Being a Citizen JournalistCitizen journalism is in essence supplying citizens with information that they can use to make a difference in their lives. It is more than just juggling words to paint a picture.
- People Covering Politics: The Rise of Citizen JournalismMore and more people are asking the basic question - "Is the mainstream media covering the stories that are important to me?"
AC: The People's MediaCitizen journalism has a new face thanks to the internet. Associated Content is a leader in the internet media's rise to journalism power.
Dumbing Down America - The Dark Side of Citizen JournalismIs citizen journalism always good? Citizen journalism made popular by the Internet is the wave of the future, but it does have some negative attributes.- Are Ethics Missing in Citizen Journalism?Just because we can write about something does that mean we should? Citizen journalists have the power of the press in their hands. How we use that power is up to us.
- Common Writing Mistakes CorrectedEditor gives tips on commas and more to citizen journalists and writers
- Two Ways to Tell a StoryA lesson is the use of words is provided by two different reports about the behavior of former Chicago Bulls forward Dennis Rodman
- Mass Animal Deaths: Timelines, Trends and Local ReportsHow to find an updated timeline of animal deaths and where not to look. With the lack of reliable information, opportunists are filling the demand for real news.
- Enough with the Anonymous SourcesWant more credible information from news reports? Urge journalists - professionals and citizens - to use sources who allow themselves to be quoted by name.
