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1. A few definitions
1. A few definitions
The practice of citizen journalism enables us to motivate readers and viewers by telling stories in ways that are interesting, timely and…
Russ Grayson
Jul 29
2. Introducing Citizen Journalism
2. Introducing Citizen Journalism
It’s all storytelling, you know. That’s what journalism is all about… Tom Brokaw.
Russ Grayson
Jul 29
3. Backstory
3. Backstory
Journalism is what maintains democracy. It’s the force for progressive social change… Andrew Vachss
Russ Grayson
Jul 29
4. Making a start in citizen journalism with basic skills and equipment
4. Making a start in citizen journalism with basic skills and equipment
Journalism, like democracy, is not something that is achieved. It is a work in progress, and not every day is as good as the last… John…
Russ Grayson
Jul 29
5. Our challenge: the distrust of media
5. Our challenge: the distrust of media
The less you know, the more you believe. — Bono
Russ Grayson
Jul 29
6. Things we will encounter
6. Things we will encounter
We’ve seen how grassroots journalism by blogs has had an impact at various points politically, as ordinary people have amplified stories…
Russ Grayson
Jul 29
7. Dealing with conspiracy theories
7. Dealing with conspiracy theories
REMEMBER 9/11 and the conspiracy theories about moslems being warned to stay away from the World Trade Centre just before it was attacked?
Russ Grayson
Jul 29
8. The legals
8. The legals
Journalism never admits that nothing much is happening…Mason Cooley.
Russ Grayson
Jul 29
9. An insight into copyright
9. An insight into copyright
Piracy is robbery with violence, often segueing into murder, rape and kidnapping. It is one of the most frightening crimes in the world…
Russ Grayson
Jul 29
10. On offence
10. On offence
Be careful what you say in social media, because no matter what, we live in a hypersensitive society where people are just looking for any…
Russ Grayson
Jul 29
11. On bias
11. On bias
“But I think that no matter how smart, people usually see what they’re already looking for, that’s all”…Veronica Roth, Allegiant.
Russ Grayson
Jul 29
12. Be wary of word salads
12. Be wary of word salads
A word salad is a mash-up of words strung together to make something sound credible, intriguing or authoritative.
Russ Grayson
Jul 29
13. The necessity of skepticism
13. The necessity of skepticism
The skeptical attitude is our basic navigational tool through a media-saturated society.
Russ Grayson
Jul 29
14. Types of stories and writing
14. Types of stories and writing
There is a considerble literarure around the different forms of journalism we might employ in our work.
Russ Grayson
Jul 29
15. Practices for citizen journalists
15. Practices for citizen journalists
Journalism without a moral position is impossible. Every journalist is a moralist. It’s absolutely unavoidable. A journalist is someone who…
Russ Grayson
Jul 29
16. Writing and distributing our stories
16. Writing and distributing our stories
In times of profound change, the learners inherit the earth, while the learned find themselves beautifully equipped to deal with a world…
Russ Grayson
Jul 29
17. Writing: a few considerations
17. Writing: a few considerations
The central dilemma in journalism is that you don’t know what you don’t know…Bob Woodward.
Russ Grayson
Jul 29
18. Let’s start writing
18. Let’s start writing
I still believe that if your aim is to change the world, journalism is a more immediate short-term weapon…Tom Stoppard
Russ Grayson
Jul 29
19. About formats: News or features?
19. About formats: News or features?
Journalism is literature in a hurry… Matthew Arnold
Russ Grayson
Jul 29
20. Follow the arc
20. Follow the arc
Like a person following a track, our stories traverse the terrain of the imagination.
Russ Grayson
Jul 29
21. Write sticky stories
21. Write sticky stories
After nourishment, shelter and companionship, stories are the thing we need most in the world. …Philip Pullman
Russ Grayson
Jul 29
22. Writing reviews
22. Writing reviews
THE CITIZEN JOURNALIST might review books, films, video and/or products to assess their effectiveness and help people decide whether to buy…
Russ Grayson
Jul 29
23. Doing radio interviews
23. Doing radio interviews
Radio brings an immediacy missing in print media interviews. To use it successfully as interviewer or interviewee, there are a few things…
Russ Grayson
Jul 29
24. Civic affairs reporting for citizen journalists
24. Civic affairs reporting for citizen journalists
Civic affairs reporting can be challenging for citizen journalists because it requires the dedication of time and defining the motivations…
Russ Grayson
Jul 29
25. Using audio and video
25. Using audio and video
Maybe storytelling belongs in audio — a short story is the length of a commute. That can be a sacred spot where you have the ear of the…
Russ Grayson
Jul 29
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