This is singularly the most inarticulately written hed/link I’ve ever seen on this site, particularly considering how much “inartfully” revealed information is included about the subject, Rick Sanchez, by an ostensible friend: “Opinion: Rick Sanchez will have the last laugh” from Newslab’s front page’s Today’s Top News Stories.” An incredible read; an impotent hed.
Hey Deborah,
Just writing to say how much I enjoy reading your site. We at Oedb.org recently published an article, “100 Indispensable Twitter Tips for Journalism Students”, that we think is tailor-made for your readers. Here’s the link: (http://oedb.org/library/beginning-online-learning/100-indispensable-twitter-tips-for-journalism-students)
If you agree, it’s our hope that you’d be willing to pass it on to them via your blog, or Twitter, or any channel you see fit. Whatever you do, keep up the great work! We’re big fans.
Thanks a bunch,
Juliet Rich
Debra: So who are the two SFO reporters??? That’s the problem when all you post is social media. Poor show!!
You seem to have discovered a flaw in RebelMouse, which aggregates my social media posts on my website. My Twitter feed clearly shows that I shared a tweet from another source, which names the reporters, but RebelMouse shows only my comment. You have to click on the headline to find the rest of the story. Sorry for any confusion.
hey ! how do i learn in news lab as i am located in india!
Sorry about that! I haven’t taught in India in quite a few years, so unless you are coming to the U.S., please use the resources on the site to learn more about good journalism.
Deborah – I am part of a team in China trying to recover the history of Kuliang, the small town where Ed Bliss grew up in the summers in Fuzhou. I read the obituary you wrote about him in the AEJMC journal. Is there any way to find out where we might find some photos of the family? The story Ed (JR) wrote about his Mom and Dad is so charming, we would like to retell it, but to have photos would be such an improvement. Thank you for your help and consideration.
I hope you received my reply and that you have been able to connect with Ed’s family. Thanks for the “wow, Internet” moment, and good luck with the project.
I did! Thank you SO much! Yes – it really was a Wow Internet moment!
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One user’s feedback on your web site makeover.
Your new look is refreshing and has a needed up-to-date style. With that It appears you have shifted the emphasis of the site just a bit from news industry coverage to one of support and resources for journalists. As a college media professor I come to your site regularly and use it in my classes. The tools and information you provide are invaluable, but I first come to the site to keep an eye on the industry and that function has been relegated to a lower right side column on the main page. When I first called up the page it took me a while to find where it was since it was not a main tab link and was not on the left. My own preference would be to have Latest Headlines more emphasized, but I found it and will continue to use your site as I always have.
Dave Black
Dept. of Communications
Univ. of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN
Glad you like the new look, Dave. Fact is, NewsLab’s core mission has always been to provide journalism resources and training. We’ll keep posting industry headlines as a service and we’ll certainly consider ways of making them easier to find.