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The 2005 Pulitzer Prize Winners view detail comment email this

Collection of articles about the Pulitzer Prizes, along with interviews with some of the 2005 winners, a list of the 2005 winners, excerpts and samples of work from winners, and links to stories about Pulitzer Prizes going back to 2000. From National Public Radio (NPR).
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4577478
Topics: Literature & Books, News, Writing
Last updated Apr 11, 2005


American Amateur Press Association view detail comment email this

The website for this nonprofit organization presents lists of resources for amateur journalists, with an emphasis on letterpress printing. Includes links to museums, print shops, local printing groups, writing sites, and graphic arts resources. Also provides examples of amateur journalism and typography information.
http://www.aapainfo.org/
Topics: News, Printing, Publishing, and Book Arts, Writing
Last updated Jan 12, 2009


Behind the Homefront view detail comment email this

This blog is "a daily chronicle of news in homeland security and military operations affecting newsgathering, access to information and the public's right to know." From The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press.
http://www.rcfp.org/behindthehomefront/
Topics: Blogs & Podcasts by Subject, Constitutional Law & Civil Liberties, News, Politics, Terrorism, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq, Writing
Last updated Sep 10, 2003


Center for Citizen Media view detail comment email this

Website for an "initiative aimed at helping to enable and encourage grassroots media, especially citizen journalism." Features updates and analyses of current news, description of projects including "Principles of Citizen Journalism" (such as accuracy, fairness, and independence) and a law project, and a blog. The nonprofit center is affiliated with the Graduate School of Journalism, University of California, Berkeley, and the Berkman Center for Internet and Society, Harvard Law School.
http://citmedia.org/
Topics: Media
Last updated Aug 13, 2007


Columbia Journalism Review (CJR) view detail comment email this

Site from this magazine, "watchdog and a friend of the press in all its forms, from newspapers to magazines to radio, television, and the Web," offering "a deliberative mix of reporting, analysis, criticism, and commentary." The website "delivers real-time criticism and reporting," including articles; a "guide to what the major media companies own"; the Media Finder, listing newspapers, magazines, and TV stations; the Language Corner collection of grammatical blunders; and Resource Guides. Searchable.
http://www.cjr.org/
Topics: News, Writing
Last updated Jul 15, 2007


CyberJournalist.net: The Online News Association view detail comment email this

"A news and resource site that focuses on how the Internet, convergence and new technologies are changing the media. The site offers tips, news and commentary about online journalism, citizen's media, digital storytelling, converged news operations and using the Internet as a reporting tool." See "SuperSearch," a "newsgathering tool," for quick access to multiple search tools on a single page. Founded and maintained by an online and print journalist.
http://www.cyberjournalist.net/
Topics: News, Web Design and Management, Writing
Last updated Sep 9, 2006


Dart Center for Journalism & Trauma view detail comment email this

This site is a "network of journalists, journalism educators and health professionals dedicated to improving media coverage of trauma, conflict and tragedy. The Center also addresses the consequences of such coverage for those working in journalism." The site features reporting tips on topics such as interviewing victims and families, and covering disasters, suicide, murder, and domestic violence. Also includes articles, information about research reports, training material, and links to related information. Searchable.
http://www.dartcenter.org
Topics: Death & Dying, Environment, Media, Mental Conditions, News, Social Issues, Terrorism, Writing
Last updated Jan 17, 2005


Diversity Bibliography view detail comment email this

An annotated bibliography of online and print resources about diversity. Compiled for journalists by the Poynter Institute.
http://www.poynter.org/content/content_view.asp?id=1187
Topics: News, Nonfiction by Genre, Society & Social Science, Society & Social Science, Writing
Last updated Sep 14, 2009


The Elements of Digital Storytelling view detail comment email this

The digital frontier is explored at this site with an in-depth examination of the elements of digital storytelling and storymaking: media , action , relationship , context , and communication . The site has innovative story forms and media examples, a discussion forum, a clearinghouse of effects research on user responses, links to related resources, and a taxonomy of digital storytelling. From the University of Minnesota, School of Journalism and Mass Communication’s Institute for New Media Studies.
http://www.inms.umn.edu/elements/
Topics: Film, Movies, & Video, Media, Media, News, Web Design and Management, Writing
Last updated Feb 19, 2003


FAIR: Fairness & Accuracy In Reporting view detail comment email this

National media watch group offering criticism and analysis in an effort to correct media bias and imbalance. The website contains articles, action alerts, and links on current issues. Archives of past material is browsable chronologically or by topic, geographic region, or media outlet.
http://www.fair.org/
Topics: Media, Media, News, Writing
Last updated Oct 24, 2005


The First Amendment Handbook view detail comment email this

A handbook "designed to provide a basic primer on the laws affecting reporters' rights to gather and disseminate news." Covers libel, invasion of privacy, confidentiality, gag orders, copyright, and more. From the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press.
http://www.rcfp.org/handbook/
Topics: Constitutional Law & Civil Liberties, Literature & Books, News, Social Issues, Writing
Last updated Jun 19, 2004


High School Journalism view detail comment email this

"This site is for teen journalists, [and] their teachers and guidance counselors. ... Our goals are to encourage a diverse generation of young people to make newspaper journalism their career and impart a deeper appreciation of the First Amendment among all teens." The site features news, lesson plans, information about summer programs and scholarships, and links to hundreds of high school newspapers. Searchable. From the American Society of Newspaper Editors (ASNE).
http://www.highschooljournalism.org
Topics: Lesson Plans, Magazines, News, Newspapers, Nonfiction by Genre, Writing
Last updated Aug 10, 2009


Institute for War and Peace Reporting view detail comment email this

Dedicated to conflict resolution and democratic societies, this group's site provides news, special reports, analysis, and media monitoring. Regions reported on include the Balkans, the Caucasus, other areas in Eastern Europe, and the former Soviet Union. The Institute also covers the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia at The Hague. This timely site includes numerous international, regional, human rights, and media links.
http://www.iwpr.net/
Topics: Media, Media, News, Writing
Last updated Feb 6, 2000


Journalism UK view detail comment email this

A collection of media and journalism sources for the United Kingdom. Includes national and local newspapers, magazines, and other media links; news sources; jobs; training; international resources, and more.
http://www.journalismuk.co.uk
Topics: News, Writing
Last updated Jun 24, 2002


Journalism.org: Research, Resources and Ideas to Improve Journalism view detail comment email this

Provides daily news briefings, reports and tools for journalists, an excellent site map, and links for journalism, education, and jobs. From Project for Excellence in Journalism and Committee of Concerned Journalists.
http://www.journalism.org/
Topics: News, Writing
Last updated Mar 6, 2004


Jprof: The Web Site for Teaching Journalism view detail comment email this

Resources for those who teach and want to learn about journalism. Provides news, handouts, and links to basic sites for topics such as reporting, writing, editing, photojournalism, graphics, broadcasting, and web journalism. Also includes links to industry news in areas such as newspaper, radio, and television. Some material may be dated. From a professor of journalism and electronic media at the University of Tennessee.
http://www.jprof.com/
Topics: Writing
Last updated Sep 19, 2007


Media Alliance view detail comment email this

A San Francisco-based "nonprofit training and resource center for media workers, community organizations, and political activists. [Its] mission is excellence, ethics, diversity, and accountability in all aspects of the media in the interests of peace, justice, and social responsibility." The site contains information on programs and resources, a searchable list of classes and news stories, and a history of the Alliance. Also includes articles from Media Alliance's journal, MediaFile , and links to related sites.
http://www.media-alliance.org/
Topics: Media, News, Writing
Last updated Apr 6, 2005


The Media Center at the American Press Institute view detail comment email this

"The Media Center is a nonprofit think tank committed to building a better-informed society in a connected world." The site provides reports on topics such as media strategies and mobile phones, links to news stories, a blog, information about events, videos, and related resources. Some material only available to members. Searchable.
http://mediacenter.org
Topics: Media, Media, News, Technology, Writing
Last updated Mar 16, 2005


Media Matters for America view detail comment email this

This "Web-based, not-for-profit progressive research and information center [is] dedicated to comprehensively monitoring, analyzing, and correcting conservative misinformation in the U.S. media. Conservative misinformation is defined as news or commentary presented in the media that is not accurate, reliable, or credible and that forwards the conservative agenda." The site includes current news and reports, archives, and information about contributors.
http://mediamatters.org/
Topics: Media, Media, News, Political Parties & Theories, Writing
Last updated May 19, 2004


National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA) view detail comment email this

"In 1921, NSPA began helping students and teachers improve their publications. ... We help students become better reporters, writers, editors, photographers, designers, desktop publishers, and advertising and business staffers. We help advisers as well." The site features news, articles on trends in high school media (such as censorship and publishing potentially misleading advertisements), information about contests and conventions, and links to related sites.
http://www.studentpress.org/nspa/
Topics: Magazines, Media, News, Newspapers, Newspapers by Place: United States, Nonfiction by Genre, Printing, Publishing, and Book Arts, Social Issues, Writing
Last updated Oct 13, 2009


News Leaders Debate: Building Audience With Blogs view detail comment email this

This series of articles looks at how journalists could use blogs "to bridge some gaps between audience and media." It features comments on the role of blogs in journalism from a number of newspaper and TV news editors and executives. Includes links to related articles and Web sites about journalism and blogs. From the Poynter Institute.
http://www.poynter.org/content/content_view.asp?id=78257
Topics: Blogs & Podcasts, Communications, News, Writing
Last updated Feb 22, 2005


Newseum: The Interactive Museum of News view detail comment email this

This site shows "how and why news is made." It presents the history of news media, educational materials, and online exhibits. Also find "today's headlines from [hundreds of] U.S. and international newspaper front pages."
http://www.newseum.org/
Topics: Museums, News, Writing
Last updated Jul 16, 2004


Newswise: Search Tools for Reporters view detail comment email this

"Newswise maintains a comprehensive database of news releases from top institutions engaged in scientific, medical, liberal arts and business research. The friendly interface allows you to search, browse or download any article or abstract." Each database provides articles on research, policy news, higher education events, and community speakers, and there are directories of journalism awards, grants, and fellowships. Features just for reporters include an "expert finder" and access to embargoed news releases.
http://www.newswise.com/
Topics: News, Writing
Last updated Aug 8, 2002


Politics-Line.com view detail comment email this

This site "is devoted to presenting the most diverse and comprehensive collection of opinions and commentary from America's leading columnists. ... Every day this site is updated with the most recent articles" from dozens of political columnists. Browsable by political viewpoint ("on the left" and "on the right"). Also includes discussion boards relating to the articles.
http://www.politics-line.com/
Topics: News, Nonfiction by Genre, Politics by Place, Writing
Last updated Feb 5, 2008


Power Reporting: Resources for Journalists view detail comment email this

This well-organized directory is useful for laypersons, as well as reporters. Web links cover government information, people finders, company research, nonprofit research, general reference, and more.
http://powerreporting.com/
Topics: News, Writing
Last updated Jul 5, 2004


Poynter Online view detail comment email this

This well-regarded site from the Poynter Institute "provides journalists with reliable information, useful tools, and provocative suggestions." In addition to assistance aimed at journalists, the site features tutorials and articles useful to the general public. Visitors may sign up for weekly e-mail updates. Searchable.
http://www.poynter.org/
Topics: News, Writing
Last updated Mar 12, 2003


Poynter Online: Covering Katrina view detail comment email this

Highlights of this collection of resources aimed at journalists covering Hurricane Katrina include details about the operational status of news organizations (radio, TV, newspapers) in the Gulf Coast, ethical concerns (such as stories on looting and the use of the term "refugee"), and photojournalism coverage. From the Poynter Institute.
http://www.poynter.org/column.asp?id=68
Topics: Ethics, Hurricane Katrina, News, Photograph Collections, Writing
Last updated Sep 15, 2005


Poynter's High School Journalism Guide view detail comment email this

A collection of articles relating to writing for and editing high school newspapers. Topics include writing editorials, ethics and diversity, visual journalism, and legal issues. Also includes links to related sites. Most articles are by a student who is completing his master's degree in journalism. From the Poynter Institute.
http://www.poynterextra.org/centerpiece/highschool/
Topics: Magazines, News, Newspapers, Nonfiction by Genre, Writing
Last updated Aug 10, 2009


Pulitzer Prizes view detail comment email this

Annual awards announced each April. Find information about all winning works, including photos, editorial cartoons, music clips, and the full text of all winning articles from 1995 through 2004; a history of the Pulitzer; and an interactive timeline listing all winners since 1917.
http://www.pulitzer.org/
Topics: Literature & Books, News, Writing
Last updated Apr 11, 2005


The Reporter's Privilege view detail comment email this

"The Reporter's Privilege is a complete compendium of information on the reporter's privilege -- the right not to be compelled to testify or disclose sources and information in court -- in each state and federal circuit. Each section is arranged according to a standard outline, making it easy to compare the law in various states." Searchable and browsable. From The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press.
http://www.rcfp.org/privilege/
Topics: Law by Subject, Media, News, Writing
Last updated Sep 10, 2003


Reporting Civil Rights view detail comment email this

"This site ... presents the reporters and journalism of the American Civil Rights Movement." Find writer profiles, a timeline for 1941 through 1973, and "Perspectives on Reporting," which features personal recollections from reporters active in that era. A companion to the two-volume set "Reporting Civil Rights" from Library of America.
http://reportingcivilrights.loa.org/
Topics: Black Resources, Constitutional Law & Civil Liberties, News, Social Issues, Writing
Last updated Dec 12, 2008


Resources on the Internet for Business Journalists view detail comment email this

A compilation of links, arranged by topic, to sites that may be useful to business researchers. Topics include business news publications, Securities and Exchange Commission filings, the economy, law and regulation, public records, healthcare, insurance, and public opinion. Most sites are available for free. From a journalism professor.
http://jclass.umd.edu/cars/special/sabew2004.htm
Topics: Automobiles, Business, Business, Consumer Research & Advocacy, News, Writing
Last updated Nov 30, 2004


SAJA: South Asian Journalists Association view detail comment email this

This site provides a stylebook for covering South Asian news, a self-study guide about the region, directory of information sources, information about Daniel Pearl, tips on reporting and on the career of journalism, and other information. The focus of SAJA is "on journalism in South Asia and South Asian America, and not the individual nations of South Asia ... [which] consists of the Indian subcontinent: Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka."
http://www.saja.org/
Topics: Communications, News, Regions of the World, Regions of the World, Writing
Last updated Jan 4, 2005


The State of the News Media: An Annual Report on American Journalism view detail comment email this

This report profiles major journalism sectors such as newspapers, local television, radio, and ethnic media, and aggregates data regarding many of the pressing issues facing the news media. Covers issues such as station ownership, shrinking audiences, journalistic standards, and the impact of new media technologies. Searchable. From the Project for Excellence in Journalism, "an institute affiliated with Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism."
http://www.stateofthenewsmedia.org/
Topics: Media, News, Statistics, Writing
Last updated Jul 2, 2008


Student Press Law Center (SPLC) view detail comment email this

The SPLC is devoted to "educating high school and college journalists about the rights and responsibilities embodied in the First Amendment and supporting the student news media in their struggle to cover important issues free from censorship." Resources include news, publications, a FAQ, tips for preparing a class project or paper on student press or other media law, and applications for "Courage in Student Journalism Awards" and SPLC fellowships.
http://www.splc.org/
Topics: Constitutional Law & Civil Liberties, News, Newspapers, Writing
Last updated Apr 11, 2006


War Stories view detail comment email this

Traces the history of war reporting from the American Civil War to Bosnia/Kosovo. Includes first person accounts from war correspondents who talk about the physical, psychological, and professional challenges they faced when covering war. Includes video interviews, exhibit information, a multimedia exhibit on media and technology that requires Flash to view, and an essay by Harold Evans discussing the realities of reporting in times of conflict. From the Newseum.
http://www.newseum.org/warstories/
Topics: News, Nonfiction by Genre, Writing
Last updated Jun 27, 2006


Write News view detail comment email this

"A professional writer's resource." The Write News offers classifieds, a job board, books, news, and guidelines to online publications of interest to writers. The News Resources directory offers links to U.S and international newspapers arranged geographically, U.S. college newspapers (with international college newspapers coming in the future), and a cool section of specialized news services. This section includes, business, arts, publishing, entertainment, computer and tech news, sports, weather, legal, political, and journalism news sources.
http://writenews.com/
Topics: Communications, English Language, Literature & Books, Media, News, Nonfiction by Genre, Printing, Publishing, and Book Arts, Writing
Last updated Jul 11, 2002


Youth Radio view detail comment email this

The Internet home of a Berkeley-based organization which "promotes young people's intellectual, creative, and professional growth through training and access to media." Besides providing young adults with technical instruction in broadcast journalism, Youth Radio also produces programming that carries to the airwaves teen perspectives on contemporary issues and events. These thoughtful commentaries can be either heard (RealPlayer required) or read at this site.
http://www.youthradio.org/
Topics: Media, Media, News, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment, Writing
Last updated Nov 13, 2001




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