As an aspiring writer/journalist entering the field at such a decisive time, I realized I have an obligation, of sorts, to document the process by which mainstream media goes overwhelmingly digital. Furthermore, if I keep this blog afloat over the next decade or so, there is no telling what sort of readership I could put together, and ideas the readership and myself could foster.
Blogging for a class project is a wonderful idea because it introduces people to the newest forms of journalism, which is what this class is all about. Additionally, the blogosphere has something to offer everyone, and I sure hope at least a few people in this class go on to start a new blog about something which they are passionate for, as well as regularly read a blog or two.
--5 forever--
I stand by my thesis as I have this whole semester; Print journalism is wrapped up in an unwarranted changing of the guards, and the blogosphere, micro and macro, is developing at a rapid and increasingly convenient rate. The capital to print a newspaper and the logistics of the thing are now being seen as a nuisance and thus strayed away from. Unfortunately, it is the employees feeling the effects.
I think you bring up some excellent points about the benefits of blogging. Through this project we were able to see how blogging is a new form of journalism. I also think it is interesting that you can use this blog in the future to gain readership on a personal level apart from the required posts for the class.
ReplyDeleteIt was exciting from the get go to see you post extras and really see how this can be a great tool for others to see your writing skills and style. Hope to check back in a few months and see it still going, yet it looks as if 3rd time may be the charm!
ReplyDelete[Posted this on the Discussion Board too but not sure If I understand the assignment...so I'm posting the comment here too.]
ReplyDeleteGlad this seem to have been the "high dive board" you used to bounce off a blog to what appears to be a gold medal blog. I've enjoyed your posts and thought the comments left continued many conversations you engaged with.
Thanks guys! I hope ya'll continue to check back, cuz I will definitely be routinely updating
ReplyDeleteI really liked your articles on this blog and your passion for continuing your blog. I think finding well written, interesting blogs was the hardest part of the research. Your video inclusions were also very helpful. The article about the LAPD union investing in a newspaper that then didn't support their views once again shows me that so much media is just bought and sold by the views of the "owners" or investors. Thank you for a great blog! Donna
ReplyDeleteYour blog is great, I love the name, parting with print
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