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How can journalists avoid the worst parts of social media, and how can they use it for the public good?
Every journalist has a social media horror story. Whether it’s a minor misspelling, a break…
Plus, teaching students to deal with harassment, the hottest new journalism TikToker, and tips on starting a podcast
The short Labor Day weekend got the best of me so here’s a double —…
A Northeastern survey of student journalists provides a sobering snapshot of what happens when we send our students out into the field.
A big part of teaching journalism is sending students into the community to conduct interviews,…
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