Update
So I realize I haven’t updated in a couple of days. I’m going to cite thesis and other school-related concerns. I guess that the challenge is pretty well dead. Not a bad run though, I made it almost to the end of the month.
I’m working on a presentation on online journalism ethics right now. I need to cover the ethics of various forms of non-blog participatory media, particularly areas where mainstream media reporters and citizen journalists might interact, such as Twittering live events, allowing citizen content on news sites and the finer points of responding to emails from readers.
Big topic, is what I have to say. I’m thinking of bringing in some examples, such as Twitter coverage of the Mumbai bombings, to show how citizen journalism might be useful for news and even help out mainstream media, but has some risks such as how easily false information can be disseminated. I may also discuss some conversations I have had with online reporters regarding their thoughts on a lot of citizen-generated content.
Frankly, tomorrow will be a busy day. Wish I had to present the chapter on blogging instead.
