Digital Eye

Summary The emergence of spreading news via mobile devices has become the latest in further improving the ever quickening pace of dissemination.  Briggs offers examples of how mobile devices have been used to break news, and why they have had such an impact.  With devices like the iPhone, news has now become a nearly instant […]

Summary The significant rise of microblogging is discussed in detail in the fourth chapter, explaining how journalists moved from blogging to using microblogs, such as Twitter, to publish their news.  In this new format, Briggs explains, journalists became more closely connected with other journalists and with their readers. Why Twitter? It’s easier to follow someone […]

Summary The third chapter deals with new types of reporting methods and platforms that are more relevant and efficient in today’s fast-paced world.  Innovative ideas — such as open-source reporting and crowdsourcing – are explained to offer journalists improved credibility and resourcing. Key Terms Pro-am Journalism- an extremely unfiltered form, this movement offers everyone interested […]

Summary The second chapter, “Advanced Blogging,” deals with basic blogging terms and techniques. Constant activity on your blog, with consistent posts and updating are stressed as essential for successful blogging.  Keeping a good relationship with readers and knowing new and current terms will help new bloggers become acquainted with the whole blogging process. Key Terms […]

Summary Chapter one introduces basic concepts and tools necessary for online journalism.  From definitions of basic Internet terminology to more journalism specific key terms, Briggs lays out an easy introductory chapter for newbies. He also shares a few ideas that more experienced online writers will learn from, like OPML files. Key Terms OPML file- outline […]