What is journalism?

Mary Turck challenged me to really think about what constitutes journalism? Blogs, tweets, citizen journalists... the new media can be a threat to any of us who are inclined to think that only those with a journalism degree can call themselves journalists. I am old enough to remember when street reporters laughed at us degreed people. ... a real journalism degree is earned on the streets, where the real stuff happens. I believe that journalism is changing along with the model that conveys our stories.
Mary and the Twin Cities Daily Planet are on the cutting edge of all that is new in journalism.

Mary's contact information:

Mary Turck- editor

editor@tcdailyplanet.net

Writing to your audience

Charles Hallman joined the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder in 1990. He brought his wit to our class Monday, March 23. He really nailed the topic for the evening: Defining Your Audience and Going Where Mainstream Rarely Goes. He defines himself as a rebel of sorts, and is not afraid of controversy. He hit home his belief that, at a small paper, you can have access to stories that larger papers just can't get to. Why? People trust you, and if you live up to that trust, you will serve your audience well. His advice to students ... keep writing and read, read, read.

His contact information: Charles Hallman MSR Columnist 612-827-4021 challman@spokesman-recorder.com