As of this writing (29 October 2007) this looks like the beginnings of a site (put together by online journalism guru Mindy McAdams) with links to tools for online journalism. This already looks like a very useful resource. I'm looking forward to seeing it develop.

From J-Lab and the Knight Citizen News Network, this book by Mark Briggs is called "a digital literacy guide for the information age." The chapters offer basic technical instructions for online journalism tools including blogging, audio, video, and more. Download the free PDF or order a print copy.

"NowPublic is a participatory news network which mobilizes an army of reporters to cover the events that define our world. In twelve short months, the company has become one of the fastest growing news organizations with thousands of reporters in over 140 countries."

This page links to information provided by online journalism guru Mindy McAdams for an introductory training session she designed on multimedia (audio, video, and slides) for reporters. There is a five-page handout as well as links to software, equipment, and other helpful material.

"Ourmedia (is) a community of individuals dedicated to spreading grassroots creativity: videos, podcasts and other works of personal media.

"Have a creative streak? This is a place where you can discuss home-brew media, store your stuff for safekeeping and show off your works to a global audience. (Bonus for video artists and podcasters: free bandwidth.)

"Our partners in this effort are the prestigious Internet Archive, Outhink Media and Creative Commons. All share with us a vision that we are creators and producers of media, not just consumers."

Gill, Kathy E. (2005) "Blogging, RSS and the Information Landscape: A Look At Online News"

 "This paper explores the effect that blogs have had on the adoption of RSS syndication by online news web sites. It uses the diffusion of innovation models presented in Everett Rogers’ The Diffusion of Innovation and Brian Winston’s Media, Technology and Society to explain the relationship between RSS, blogs, and online news."

"At New Assignment, pros and amateurs cooperate to produce work that neither could manage alone. The site uses open source methods to develop good assignments and help bring them to completion. It pays professional journalists to carry the project home and set high standards; they work closely with users who have something to contribute. The betting is that (some) people will donate to stories they can see are going to be great because the open methods allow for that glimpse ahead."

This site is the precursor to AssignmentZero, which launched in spring 2007.

"Inspired by the open-source movement, this is an attempt to bring journalists together with people in the public who can help cover a story. It's a collaboration among NewAssignment.Net, Wired, and those who choose to participate."

Canadian journalist Julian Sher's guide to Internet research for journalists. Collects tips as well as links to search engines and other resources.

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