Nieman Reports (Sept 2003) [PDF file]
Nieman Reports is a quarterly publication from Harvard University about the news industry. The September 2003 issue has several articles about -- Journalist's Trade: Weblogs and Journalism.
"In this section of Nieman Reports, bloggers and journalists (some of whom wear both hats) write about the points of convergence and divergence of Weblogs and journalism. What separates these forms of communication? How do they influence each other? Is what’s happening on Weblogs changing how journalists do their jobs and, if so, in what ways? Can news organizations embrace Weblogs and maintain the standards of the craft?"
There are 18 articles, several by leading journalists. Here is a sample:
Weblogs and Journalism - Do they connect? by Rebecca Blood - sees
"wide adoption of Weblogs as just the first wave of an age of online personal
publishing."
Is Blogging Journalism? by Paul Andrews
Weblogs: A Road Back to Basics by Bill Mitchell -- "Weblogs are providing journalists with more edge". Includes a guide to weblogs.
The Infectious Desire to Be Linked in the Blogosphere by Mark Glaser
Determing the value of blogs by Eric Alterman - "Blogs. Blogorrhea. Blogosphere. Blogistan. Blogdex. Blogrolling. Warblogging. Where it will all end ..."
Posted by Gwen at October 6, 2003 01:48 PM