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  • Course to focus on citizen journalism in Bolivia

    07/09/2010 - Latin America

    A course in Santa Cruz, Bolivia, aims to train journalists on the challenges created by the growth of citizen journalism on the web.  The course, to take place September 27 to December 10, will cover topics including human rights, citizen safety and joint responsibility, and news genres that reach the community.

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  • Mexico to host international communication congress

    07/09/2010 - Latin America

    Manzanillo, Mexico will host the fifth edition of an international communication and journalism congress. The event, from October 14 to 16, will examine the effectiveness of news dissemination and the use of current tools that make the media and journalists more competitive.  Registration costs MXN$950 (about US$72).

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  • Seminar in Peru will explore press freedom on the Internet

    07/09/2010 - Latin America

    Journalists interested in learning more about press freedom on the Internet can attend a seminar about the topic on September 28 and 29 in Lima, Peru.  The seminar's goals are to: analyze electronic democracy and the freedoms of speech and press on the Internet; train participants on issues related to democracy in the new electronic media; teach new trends in electronic journalism and onli

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  • Contest promotes ecological awareness in Chile

    07/09/2010 - Latin America

    September 24 is the deadline to submit works that promote ecological awareness in Chile for the competition "Ecoperiodismo 2010." Possible topics include energy efficiency; climate change; and clean, non-conventional and renewable energies, among others.  Works must have been published or broadcast between August 31, 2009 and August 31, 2010 in print, radio, TV or online in Chile.

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  • Applications sought for Geneva fellowship on human rights

    03/09/2010 - Honduras, ...

    Journalists from Honduras, Panama, Liberia and Lebanon are invited to apply for a journalism fellowship on Human Rights that will be held in Geneva, Switzerland from November 1 to 10.

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IJNet DiscussionsSee All

  • Who should be called a journalist?

    27/08/2010

    In an age when anyone can create media and instantly share it with the world, who should be called a journalist? Traditionally, the "journalist" label was applied only to those whose paid work was published or broadcast by news organizations.

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  • Ethics vs. the public's right to know: Where does Wikileaks stand?

    06/08/2010

    When Wikileaks released 92,000 secret documents related to the U.S. war in Afghanistan on July 25, experts pointed to it as proof that the web has fundamentally changed journalism.

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  • How has IJNet helped you?

    26/07/2010

    Has IJNet helped you? Have you ever won an award or fellowship you learned about through IJNet? Or found a job or course or training? Has IJNet enhanced your career in any way? If so, please let us know! We will feature one of your responses on IJNet (don't forget to include your e-mail address).   --  IJNet staff  

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e-LearningSee All

  • Computer-Assisted Reporting guide launched in Arabic

    20/08/2010

    Journalists from across the Arab world can benefit from a new guide on Computer-Assisted Reporting (CAR) in Arabic. Released by the Jordan-based Arab reporters for Investigative Journalism (ARIJ), the guide aims to improve newsrooms in the Arab world. The guide is divided into six chapters.

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  • Technology survival guide geared toward journalists

    01/07/2010

    A list of technology concepts and explanations for journalists was recently launched by Poynter Online.  Included are terms related to Web standards, programming, online tools, social networking, online advertising and basic technology.

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  • New Spanish IJNet video discusses video storytelling

    21/06/2010

    In this Spanish-language video, Emmy award-winning journalist Patricio Espinoza shows how journalists can use multimedia tools and resources to tell stories. In addition, Espinoza explains basic shots for use when recording an event or news segment. Click here for the video (in Spanish) or view it below.  

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  • Volunteers

    01/09/2010

    By Wh0t -- Hi All, Hope you are well very new to this site, very interested to use it and see what may transpire.

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  • Arabuem backs Hossam Abd Alaziz in dispute with Radio Netherlands

    31/08/2010

    By salah sabour --  Radio Netherlands Worldwide (RNW) has warned an Egyptian reporter that it would sue him for "protecting its international reputation". The letter, sent via mail and appended the seal of the radio, said that RNW were recently forwarded an email reporter Hossam Abd Alaziz wrote to Alyoum Alsabie newspaper. The email claimed that the radio bore the official opinion, RNW added.

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  • Have you ever heard about the EU Award for Articles on Diversity?

    26/08/2010

    By Martina -- If not, please, spend few seconds to have a look at this, since it's a very interesting opportunity for journalists based in UK! The EU Journalist Award ‘Together against discrimination’ has now reached its seventh edition.

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COLUMN: Webb on the Web

Amy Webb

Digital media consultant Amy Webb provides the latest multimedia tips, reporting advice and strategies for incorporating technology into the newsroom.

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