Citizen Journalism

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Citizen journalists in the U.S. don't have to face the obstacles of their counterparts in other parts of the world.

Shrinking 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.

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Citizen 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...

the concept of citizen journalism and journalistic responsibilities

What 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.

This is an analysis of citizen journalism and its growing role in determining the news agenda.

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Citizen 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.

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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.

If you're a citizen journalist who wants to write credible articles and gain an audience, then you need to develop thorough reporting methods.

Citizen 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.

If 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.

Citizen 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.

If an article displays outdated or incorrect information, then the writer immediately loses credibility.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.

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.

Wading 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.

Citizen journalists must be accurate in their writing. Developing these skills takes a little work.

Citizen 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.

Citizen 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.

Associated Content is a wonderful forum for "citizen journalists," and it is transforming the face of media as we know it.

More and more people are asking the basic question - "Is the mainstream media covering the stories that are important to me?"

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.

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