Writing short, writing well online
August 31, 2001
No matter what the story’s length, writing requires the same process of reporting, focusing, organizing, drafting and rewriting information into lively and clear prose, says Poynter’s Chip Scanlan. He offers these techniques and approaches to help the writer who is writing short and wants to write well, including: write early; write the end first; and think ’short’ from the beginning of the writing process.
Barbie: Action News Reporter
August 28, 2001
For nearly a year now Dr. Ink has been humoring, inspiring and puzzling readers of Poynter.org with his online media column. The breezy writing style, combined with persistent interaction with readers, is a great example of writing on the Web that works. Now he’s gone multimedia with an entertaining piece on “Barbie: Action News Reporter.” Once you’re done cackling, you’ll realize Dr. Ink has done it again, melding text, visuals, audio and interactivity seamlessly together in a Web piece that not only entertains, but makes an insightful point. We hereby declare Dr. Ink a model CyberJournalist and suggest he upgrade his name to Dr. Byte.
SeattleTimes.com School Guide
August 23, 2001
Best Vertical Site, Circulation more than 250,000, Digital Edge Awards 2001. Judges wrote, “A powerful database lets individuals create a personalized list of Seattle-area public and private schools by choosing the characteristics that matter most. The site also publishes school profiles based on test scores and surveys collected from school administrators.”
How to make a major project work
August 14, 2001
The Providence Journal published a major series on lead poisoning in Rhode Island and its impact. Later, the team that produced the project, both in print and online, assembled to share what they learned from the project.
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