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  • Report finds women still overlooked in media

    05/03/2010 - Worldwide

    Women's presence in the media is on the rise worldwide but generally women remain significantly underrepresented in the media, claims a new report from the Global Media Monitoring Project (GMMP). According to its findings, women constitute 24% of the individuals interviewed, seen or heard about in mainstream and print journalism—an increase from 17% as found in the 1995 inaugural report.

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  • Webb on the Web: Who's Tweeting Your Content?

    05/03/2010 - Worldwide

    By Amy Webb, IJNet Digital Media Consultant -- Have you ever wondered who's really reading your latest blog post or story you've published online? Are people posting your story to Facebook or other social networks? Are you being talked about, and if so, how much?  There is a new, easy-to-use tool that now allows you to track a link on Twitter. It's called backtweets, and it lets you instantly discover what's happening to your content.

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  • In the wake of Haiti disaster, Dart Center says newsroom support is key

    01/03/2010 - Worldwide

    By Sasha Turrentine, IJNet Writer -- In the aftermath of the Haiti earthquake, news bureaus and wire services are reassessing how to keep their offices efficient through crisis and best communicate with journalists in the field in disaster areas.  In February, U.S. news bureau managers and reporters gathered in Washington, D.C., to discuss proper leadership and management in times of crisis.

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Training OpportunitiesSee All

  • Competition seeks photos of heroes, anti-heroes in Russia

    10/03/2010 - Russia

    Young photojournalists (up to 25 years old) are invited to submit photographs that reflect heroes and anti-heroes of modern time. Winners will receive cash prizes.

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  • Works on Russia-EU cooperation sought for prizes

    10/03/2010 - Russia

    Young Russian journalists (ages 18 to 24) who work in print, broadcast or online media and who cover cooperation between Russia and the European Union are invited to apply for a competition named after Russian TV reporter Oleg Migunov. Deadline: April 15, 2010.  Potential themes include: cooperation in economics, social and cultural projects, overcoming stereotypes and others.

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  • Youth video competition seeks entries on migration and diversity

    09/03/2010 - Worldwide

    Young people up to age 25 from around the world are encouraged to enter the PLURAL+ video festival online. This year's theme surrounds migration, identity, human rights, and diversity. Deadline: June 30. Winning videos will be selected in three seperate age categories (9 to 12 years old, 13 to 17 and 18 to 25).

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  • Radio production course open for Moroccan journalists

    09/03/2010 - Morocco

    Moroccan radio journalists are invited to take part in a five-day production-oriented training course which will be held in Marrakech, Morocco from March 29 to April 2.

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  • Journal calls for papers about ‘military immigration’

    09/03/2010 - Eastern Europe-Central Eurasia

    The Journal of Power Institutions in Post-Soviet Societies invites writers to submit works about the integration of Russian recruits and military into other contemporary foreign armies.

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IJNet DiscussionsSee All

  • What challenges face female journalists in your region?

    05/03/2010

    As we mark International Women's Day 2010, women throughout the world are leveraging their power as leaders in journalism, and paving the way for a future where girls feel empowered to join the profession. But challenges still exist, including balancing community and family life with the demands of a time-consuming profession, and navigating the touchy landscape of gender stereotypes that exi

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  • Page One ads: Do they go too far?

    19/02/2010

    Advertisements on the front page of a newspaper -- "Page One" -- may be good for business, but some journalists find such ads distasteful. Page One should be reserved for top content, they say, and placing ads there blurs the ethical line that separates business from news. What do you think about Page One ads? In an age of dwindling budgets, are they a necessary evil?

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  • Making news sustainable: Should we charge for in-depth reporting?

    05/02/2010

    Around the world, news organizations are beginning to charge readers for access to certain content. Britain’s The Economist, for instance, provides specialized investigative reports for a fee through The Economist Intelligence Unit.

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e-LearningSee All

  • Blog post lists digital tools for citizen journalists

    02/03/2010

    A BBC technology blog, dot.Rory, has posted resources for citizen journalists to improve reporting skills and knowledge of publication options. The post lists free online resources like weblog and photo-sharing services that can be used to publish content.  It also provides suggestions as to how citizen journalists can use social networking to promote their stories.

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  • Ten questions to ask when writing a story

    26/02/2010

    Journalist Jaldeep Katwala offers 10 tips for journalists to consider when writing a good news story. Media site Media Helping Media, which published the piece, encourages journalists to add their own tips to the list. 10 tips for spotting a news story: 1: Is it interesting?This is perhaps the most important criterion. If it's not interesting, why tell it?

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  • Two new guides for journalists covering disasters

    10/02/2010

    Just weeks after a 7.0 earthquake rocked the island nation of Haiti, the Washington D.C.-based International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) released two essential guides to help journalists better cover disasters and deal with traumatic situations.

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IJNet AnswersSee All

  • Opportunity for USA Journalism Students

    07/02/2010

    By Donell Edwards -- The College World Reporter (CWR), America's premier online student empowerment magazine, is seeking U.S.

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  • how to jump from engineering field to journalism

    28/01/2010

    By sindhu -- hi all        im a btech final year student.i want to take journalism as my career.can i do MS in US in journalism wit engineering background.do i need to do  under graduate  courses in jounalism n den do grad courses.plz suggest 

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  • education-study-research

    30/12/2009

    By IFUD of Human Rights -- Intermediary Foundation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights Internet: http://ifudofhumanrights.webs.com/ e-mail: ifudofhumanrights@yahoo.com           

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COLUMN: Webb on the Web

Amy Webb

IJNet welcomes digital media consultant Amy Webb, our very own columnist on all things digital. In her weekly column, "Webb on the Web," Amy provides multimedia tips, reporting advice and strategies for incorporating technology into the newsroom.

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