Student journalists should add Reddit to their toolkit
When it comes to social media, student journalists spend a lot of time producing content these days, but they don’t
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Proving the importance of place in student publications
Journalism researcher Nikki Usher has been writing about how vital “place” is in reporting for the last few years. She’s
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Chuck the Curriculum for the Community
Sometimes breaking the rules is what’s best. Sometimes veering off the lesson plan works better for everyone. As journalists, we
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He’s a diaper dandy! 5 tips to improve your sports announcing
Your football team just made the playoffs, and you’ve been asked to Livestream the game. You’ve never even picked up
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A beginner’s guide to finding data
“Just Google it.” Those three words fly back and forth across the newsroom any number of times as student journalists
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How to begin the data conversation
Exploring important issues through numbers isn’t new. It’s just easier than ever before. A journalist’s ability to find, analyze and
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Three apps, tips to make the most of Instagram video posts
The popularity of Instagram during the past 18 months led student media staffs to dive in and start posting. An
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Why your yearbook staff shirts are hurting your program
We’ve heard the buzz word “convergent media.” But most have filed it under the “online newspaper” category and moved on.
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Mobile reporting with Google Drive enhances collaboration
Covering all students with a concept-driven specialty quote is a common goal in high school yearbooks. It’s easy to see
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