It's all about synthesis

Participatory journalism and the credibility issue

Reviewing backlash

Games and Journalism

Investigative reporting

SNSG Chapter 10

EOJ 4-6

Considering we had that huge electronic literature assignment the same week in Writing for the Internet that I had a major paper due, its no wonder I missed a blog, which I have never ever done before. I cannot believe I did that. I have completed the missing two entries.

This semester is all about synthesis. Everything I have learned so far is finally coming together. I never considered before that games could educate people on world issues or draw people to a news site. (I see the point!!! New Media Projects has a purpose!!!)While we're learning the values of blogging in journalism, we're discussing them here. I don't consider blogs to be as credible as print, just because most don't have an editor who screens for content. Blogs reign the internet under Freedom of Speech. That said, offensive material you put on your blog (or submit to the paper) can get you in trouble, and there is no constitutional law to prevent that.

I also find myself reflecting on experiences past and relating them to current topics. The journey to being an editor has not been easy. I've toiled as a news writer, and now I've proven myself to be worthy of a leadership position. Having proved myself as a competant writer, I also have a little more freedom in my subject matter, Having my own column is fantastic.

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