Featured ArticlesSee All

  • Vote for IJNet!

    20/11/2009 - Worldwide

    Thank you for nominating IJNet as the "Best site for journalists," in Mashable's 3rd Annual OpenWeb Awards.

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  • Understanding the Philippines massacre

    04/12/2009 - Philippines

    By Chatrine Siswoyo, IJNet Writer -- On November 23, reporters in the Philippines endured the deadliest single attack on journalists anywhere in the world. According to latest reports, 29 journalists were assassinated along with 28 civilians in Maguindanao province. The tragedy occurred when 100 gunmen ambushed the convoy of Ismael Mangudadatu -- on its way to register his candidacy as provincial governor.

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  • Webb on the Web: 5 Rules for Choosing a Name For Your Blog

    30/11/2009 - Worldwide

    By Amy Webb, IJNet Digital Media Consultant -- Thinking about starting a new blog? One of the first choices you'll face is what to name it. That's because the name of your blog should match the domain that you choose. A domain is the part of a web address that comes after the "www" and before the "/subfolder/12345.html." For example, IJNet's domain is ijnet.org.

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Training OpportunitiesSee All

  • Egyptian youth and women invited to amateur reporting training

    04/12/2009 - Egypt

    Egyptian youth (ages 15 to 33) and women who are not professional journalists but who can demonstrate a keen interest in amateur reporting are invited to apply for an 11-month training program from January to September 2010.

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  • Arab bloggers invited to discuss women's issues

    04/12/2009 - Middle East and North Africa

    Arab bloggers are invited to participate in a campaign that aims to urge the Arab blogging community to discuss women’s issues in society and culture. From December 24 to 31, Arab bloggers can express their opinions and observations relating to Arab women, openly and without restraint. According to the organizers, the campaign, called “Kolena Laila,” aspires to enrich the dialogue of Ara

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  • Web site on European issues available in Turkish and Croatian

    04/12/2009 - Croatia

    A Web site that provides journalists details and essential information about the European Union is now available in Croatian and Turkish. The Web site, EU4Journalists, also provides the contact info of EU press officers, as well as background on EU policy and links to recent developments. To visit the Web site, click here. 

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  • Regional contest to highlight investigative journalism in the South Cone

    04/12/2009 - Argentina, ...

    Argentine, Paraguayan, Uruguayan, and Brazilian journalists who cover themes related to sexual violence against children and adolescents can compete in the Tim Lopes investigative journalism contest. Deadline: January 29, 2010. The competition will recognize print, radio, TV, Web, and community and alternative media works.

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  • Minority media coverage in Russia eligible for awards

    04/12/2009 - Russia

    Russian media published or aired in languages of minorities living in Russia or covering minority issues are encouraged to apply for grants. Deadline: January 31, 2010.  Grants vary from EU€30,000 (about US$45,000) to EU€40,000 (about US $60,000).

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IJNet DiscussionsSee All

  • Should journalists use anonymous sources?

    04/12/2009

    You're working on a huge story, and in a secret meeting with a source. Your source is skeptical of your trustworthiness, and you of the source's ulterior motives. The individual reveals to you, the reporter, information that is in the supreme interest of the public. One caveat: The source demands anonymity. Anonymous sources have long been a matter of debate in the journalistic world.

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  • Covering riots: Should journalists attempt to quell the violence?

    20/11/2009

    When riots among the fans of the Algerian and Egyptian football teams arose last week during a World Cup qualifying match, news organizations sped to cover the turmoil.

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  • How will journalism survive in the digital environment?

    09/11/2009

    Around the world, digital media ventures are successfully embracing new technology while providing engaging content and maintaining high journalistic standards. Making a profit off of these ventures, however, remains a challenge. Last week, Spain’s innovative online newspaper Soitu.es shut down after almost two years of success.

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e-LearningSee All

  • World AIDS Day 2009: Reporting on HIV/AIDS

    01/12/2009

    On World AIDS Day 2009, we are grateful for the many journalists around the world reporting on the HIV/AIDS pandemic. The following are just a few useful resources to help inform your reporting.

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  • New guide available on conflict and abuse reporting

    30/11/2009

    Journalists reporting in conflict zones should refer to a new guide for tips on covering conflict and abuse, written by veteran broadcast reporter and current employee of the UN peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Jaldeep Katwala.  The guide advises journalists to be diligent with investigation of facts, avoid contextual clichés, and ensure the independence of cover

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  • New edition of English guide available for journalists

    25/11/2009

    Journalists seeking to improve their English proficiency can access the third edition of English for Journalists, written by freelance journalist and journalism trainer Wynford Hicks.

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IJNet AnswersSee All

  • Journalist Seeking Visa Advice

    05/12/2009

    By Sheree -- I don't know whether this is the right way to go about this, but i'll give it a whirl. I'm a talented, passionate and motivated Junior Journalist, and i would love to work in the US under the brilliant new E3 visa scheme. Does anybody know of any companies that sponsor Australian workers? Any help/advice would be greatly appreciated. 

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  • 13 Filipino journalists were killed in a single day, how safe are you in your own country?

    26/11/2009

    By Ana Puod -- 13 Filipino journalists were brutally murdered Monday morning while covering an election related story in the southern Philippine town of Ampatuan Maguindanao. 50 other local residents were also killed and buried on a mass grave with them.

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  • Editorial management volunteer with Yemen Times

    19/11/2009

    By Nadia Al-Sakkaf (Yemen Times) -- Yemen Times, is Yemen’s first English language newspaper established in 1990. We are an independent well reputed private newspaper. Our editorial staff does not exceed 12 full time employees and 10 part times.

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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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