Finding Documents Online
January 25, 2002
When you need legal information, turn to FindLaw.com. Here’s why.
Fat-Guy.com: ‘A Week in the Gramercy Tavern Kitchen’
January 23, 2002
“A Week in the Gramercy Tavern Kitchen,” Fat-Guy.com. Winner, 2002 James Beard Foundation Journalism Award for Internet Writing. Steven Shaw, publisher of www.fat-guy.com, won this look at life behind the stoves at the Gramercy Tavern Kitchen. It’s the first time an independent culinary site like this one has received a Beard Award, which recognize excellence in food and beverage journalism.
Blackhawk Down, Philadelphia Inquirer
January 18, 2002
If you’ve seen the movie Black Hawk Down, you might want to check out a great Web package the Philadelphia Inquirer published in 1997 about the crash and rescue of the two U.S. Army helicopters shot down in Somalia. This is the series by Mark Bowden that led to the book the movie is based on, “Black Hawk Down: A Story of Modern War.” A great example of a linear and non-linear storytelling package, organized into 29 chapters and including maps, biographies and interesting video. Also check out the 20 (!) Ask the Author Q&As.
Reverse Directories
January 18, 2002
Most crime and disaster reporters know how handy reverse directories can be. A murder occurs just before deadline and you need to talk to the victim’s neighbors, fast. Or perhaps the police aren’t giving out names yet, just an address.
Accuracy and Fairness Tips
January 15, 2002
In a world where speed rules, what do online reporting and editing staffers need to do in order to insure accuracy and fairness? Check out these ten tips from Andrea Panciera, editor of Projo.com, the Web site of The Providence Journal. Continue reading….
Web Tips From the Pros
January 14, 2002
Tampa Tribune Ethics Policy
January 12, 2002
One of the few newspaper policies with online-specific components, from one of the most converged newsrooms in America. They include:
• The Internet’s unique characteristics do not lower the standards by which we evaluate, gather and disseminate information.
• Material gathered online should be verified.
• Material disseminated online should be solidly confirmed.
• The ability to change information around the clock does not lessen the need for accuracy.
My Fellow Americans, Christian Science Monitor
January 11, 2002
What makes a good State of the Union address? The Christian Science Monitor put together a nice package on the topic, including a clever “Be a speechwriter” interactive which helps you craft your own speech. Try it out and then see how yours compared to President Bush’s.