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Publisher: The Poynter Institute Remembering Coretta and Martin Luther King, Jr. 
 Provides "links to resources about Coretta Scott King and Martin Luther King, Jr." including biographical information, chronologies, educational sites, popular documents (such as the "I Have a Dream" speech), and media pages. From the Poynter Institute, a "non-profit school for journalists." http://poynter.org/column.asp?id=49&aid=96077 Topics: Black Resources, Holidays & Observances, Holidays and Observances Individually, Holidays by Region, Notable People Last updated Feb 4, 2006 Poynter Online: Covering Katrina
Highlights of this collection of resources aimed at journalists covering Hurricane Katrina include details about the operational status of news organizations (radio, TV, newspapers) in the Gulf Coast, ethical concerns (such as stories on looting and the use of the term "refugee"), and photojournalism coverage. From the Poynter Institute. http://www.poynter.org/column.asp?id=68 Topics: Ethics, Hurricane Katrina, News, Photograph Collections, Writing Last updated Sep 15, 2005 Breaking Into Creative Nonfiction
Definitions, discussion, and tips for publishing creative nonfiction, which is "fact-based writing that can perhaps be best understood as the union of storytelling and journalism." By Chip Scanlon, columnist for Poynter Online. http://poynter.org/column.asp?id=52&aid=30407 Topics: Communications, English Language, Literature & Books, Writing Last updated Dec 15, 2004 Diversity Bibliography
An annotated bibliography of online and print resources about diversity. Compiled for journalists by the Poynter Institute. http://www.poynter.org/content/content_view.asp?id=1187 Topics: News, Nonfiction by Genre, Society & Social Science, Society & Social Science, Writing Last updated Sep 14, 2009 News Leaders Debate: Building Audience With Blogs
This series of articles looks at how journalists could use blogs "to bridge some gaps between audience and media." It features comments on the role of blogs in journalism from a number of newspaper and TV news editors and executives. Includes links to related articles and Web sites about journalism and blogs. From the Poynter Institute. http://www.poynter.org/content/content_view.asp?id=78257 Topics: Blogs & Podcasts, Communications, News, Writing Last updated Feb 22, 2005 Clergy Abuse Tracker: A Coverage Weblog
In response to the proliferation of media reports about Catholic clergy and their sexual abuse victims, the journalism assistance and teaching site, Poynter.org, has created a blog (Web log) of story summaries linked to the original reports. A discussion board allows readers to weigh in with their opinions. Includes a section for reporter's notes, an archive of the blog, and links to related Web sites. http://www.poynter.org/column.asp?id=46 Topics: Blogs & Podcasts by Subject, Christianity, Crime, Society & Social Science, Society & Social Science Last updated Sep 3, 2003 Remembering the Oklahoma City Bombing
This page provides links to resources about the April 19, 1995, Oklahoma City bombing. Includes links to sites from news sources, archival sites, and about the Oklahoma City National Memorial, the Timothy McVeigh execution, and related topics. From the Web site of the Poynter Institute. http://www.poynter.org/column.asp?id=49&aid=66740 Topics: Architecture, Weapons Last updated Apr 20, 2005 Links to the News: Dan Rather Timeline and Resources
Timeline of career highlights for CBS News anchor Dan Rather. Includes a bibliography of books by Rather, and links to related Web sites and news stories about Rather's career and his retirement announcement. Compiled by Poynter Institute library director David Shedden. http://www.poynter.org/column.asp?id=49&aid=74795 Topics: Media, News, Notable People, Recreation, Television Last updated Dec 1, 2004 Links to the News: Presidential Debates
Compilation of links to materials about selected presidential debates from 1960 to the present. Also includes a bibliography and links to general resources about presidential debates. From the Poynter Institute. http://www.poynter.org/column.asp?id=49&aid=71327 Topics: Communications, Politics, The United States Presidency Last updated Sep 17, 2009 Links to the News: Earthquakes (1995-2004)
Links to news coverage and background resources for specific earthquakes, including the December 2004 Southeast Asian earthquake and tsunami. Also includes links to general earthquake resources and relief organization Web sites. Created by David Shedden, director of the Poynter Institute's Eugene Patterson Library. http://www.poynter.org/column.asp?id=49&aid=76250 Topics: Charity & Nonprofit Resources, Geography, Geology Last updated Dec 29, 2004 Poynter's High School Journalism Guide
A collection of articles relating to writing for and editing high school newspapers. Topics include writing editorials, ethics and diversity, visual journalism, and legal issues. Also includes links to related sites. Most articles are by a student who is completing his master's degree in journalism. From the Poynter Institute. http://www.poynterextra.org/centerpiece/highschool/ Topics: Magazines, News, Newspapers, Nonfiction by Genre, Writing Last updated Aug 10, 2009 Links to the News: Olympics Past and Present
A list of links to Web resources on the Olympic Games. Organized chronologically. From the Poynter Institute, a school for journalists. http://www.poynter.org/column.asp?id=49&aid=1136 Topics: The Olympic Games, The Olympic Games: Past, Present, Future Last updated Jan 18, 2006 Color, Contrast and Dimension in News Design
An online, interactive version of Pegie Stark Adam's book by the same title, this site uses exercises, graphic design samples, and malleable illustrations of art masterpieces to explain color theory and the emotional and physical impacts color, proportion, and contrast have upon a viewer. Intended primarily for journalists and graphic artists, its demonstration of the uses and effects of color will also have relevance for a much wider audience. http://www.poynterextra.org/cp/index.html Topics: Arts and Humanities, Printing, Publishing, and Book Arts Last updated Jan 10, 2003 Hurricane Resources
Directory of hurricane news and assistance resources, including weather updates, media coverage, and historical information. From the Poynter Institute. http://www.poynter.org/column.asp?id=49&aid=569 Topics: Hurricane Katrina, Weather Last updated Aug 17, 2004 Iraq Coverage Resources
Designed for journalists and regularly updated, this resource includes news from The Poynter Institute's embedded reporter, special articles and reports, a war and terrorism coverage discussion forum, and several e-mail newsletters and alerts available by sign-up. The site also has links to resources on the war with Iraq and related topics. From Poynter Online. http://www.poynter.org/content/content_view.asp?id=20231 Topics: War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Sep 5, 2005 Poynter Online
This well-regarded site from the Poynter Institute "provides journalists with reliable information, useful tools, and provocative suggestions." In addition to assistance aimed at journalists, the site features tutorials and articles useful to the general public. Visitors may sign up for weekly e-mail updates. Searchable. http://www.poynter.org/ Topics: News, Writing Last updated Mar 12, 2003 E-Media Tidbits: 'Folksonomies' to Organize the News
Overview of folksonomies, "a term used to describe how large groups of people can organize information by adding freely chosen keywords." Discusses examples of folksonomies used at Web sites such as Flickr and del.icio.us, and applications for the news media. Includes links to related articles. From the Web site of the Poynter Institute. http://www.poynter.org/column.asp?id=31&aid=79865 Topics: Science, Science Last updated Mar 24, 2005 Getting It Right: A Passion for Accuracy
This column addresses the role of fact-checking in news reporting. Includes brief tips for fact checking during the writing and reporting processes, and links to related material on accuracy in reporting. From the Poynter Institute. http://www.poynter.org/column.asp?id=52&aid=17939 Topics: Ethics, News Last updated Feb 2, 2006 Saddam Hussein Death: Resources for Journalists
Links to material about the December 2006 execution by hanging of former Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein. Topics include international press coverage, how the execution technique was selected, summary executions under Saddam's regime, history of execution pictures, and brief descriptions of several forms of hanging. Also includes background about Saddam's relationship with the United States. From the Poynter Institute. http://www.poynter.org/column.asp?id=2&aid=115898 Topics: War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Jan 2, 2007 Web Speak
Ongoing series of definitions of Internet, computer, and multimedia terms. This feature is meant to "help journalists learn the lingo of online news," but general users will benefit from the explanations of terms such as "micro-blogging," "tag cloud," "RSS," "mashup," and "geocoding." From two Orlando Sentinel journalists, for the Poynter Institute. http://www.poynter.org/column.asp?id=119 Topics: Dictionaries, Internet Last updated Jan 24, 2008 Job Hunting Step-by-Step [Journalism]
This column outlines steps for conducting a job search in the journalism field, covering resume writing, researching media companies, selecting work samples (known as "clips," short for "clippings"), writing a cover letter, and following up after interviews. Excerpted from a book on reporting and writing, on the website for the Poynter Institute. http://www.poynter.org/column.asp?id=52&aid=24086 Topics: Jobs & Work Last updated Feb 27, 2008 Republican & Democratic Convention History (1856-2008)
"This page links to resources about the history of the Republican and Democratic national political conventions" at which the presidential candidates are selected. Browse through conventions by party and date. Compiled by David Shedden, Library Director at the Poynter Institute. http://www.poynter.org/column.asp?id=49&aid=68171 Topics: The United States Presidency, U.S. Elections Last updated May 21, 2008 Links to the News: September 11, 2001 Resources
Compilation of links to online resources about the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Includes news coverage, government pages, sources for the 9/11 Commission Report (2004), and more. From PoynterOnline, the website for the Poynter Institute. http://www.poynter.org/column.asp?id=49&aid=3401 Topics: September 11 & Beyond Last updated Sep 17, 2009 Page One Today: Obama's Historic Victory
Selected images of newspaper front pages from November 5 and 6, 2008, reporting Barack Obama's victory in the 2008 presidential election. Includes some foreign newspaper front pages, and story excerpts from the Chicago Tribune, Chicago Sun-Times, Washington Post, and The New York Times. From the Poynter Institute. http://www.poynter.org/column.asp?id=49&aid=153338 Topics: 2008 Presidential Election, Newspapers, Presidents by Name Last updated Nov 7, 2008 |
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