Oct
15
AnnArbor.com progress report
October 15, 2009 | Comments Off
The Ann Arbor Observer reports that AnnArbor.com is meeting is projections for revenue and circulation. No word on whether it has turned a profit.
Feb
2
Books: The reporter’s handbook
February 2, 2009 | Leave a Comment
For investigative bloggers this is an essential guide. It explains the methods and the pitfalls of investigating various government agencies, from federal to local, with ideas about the kinds of stories a journalist can look for. There are also examples that explain how reporters have previously cracked big stories.
If you want to take a look [...]
Aug
15
Five Books for blogger journalists
August 15, 2008 | Leave a Comment
By Clarence Cromwell
“The Elements of Journalism: What Newspeople Should Know and the Public Should Expect,” by Kovach and Rosenstiel. This book explains the principles of journalism, and why it is crucial to democracy. Don’t think that the ideas contained here are only for paper-age newsosaurs; this book gives an effective rundown of the trends that [...]