New media journalism is a rapidly evolving field. The standards and conventions of presenting news online change constantly, reflecting both advancing technology and the struggle of the medium to define itself, draw an audience, and earn revenue. As instructors and practitioners in new media, we have more questions than answers. Over the semester, we will be exploring some of those questions together, looking at some possible answers, and probably coming up with even more questions. However, the purpose of this class is to help make you better journalists, not programmers, technicians or webmasters.
Journalism school is only the beginning of a lifelong process of professional education.
The ability to ask questions, evaluate information, pay attention to accuracy and detail, and tell stories that engage the needs, interests and concerns of the audience. Please come to class prepared to discuss the assigned reading. Some of the readings will be online. For all readings, pay attention to both the content and the presentation. Intro, overview, rules and regulations.