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Citizen Journalism
Citizen Journalism
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That makes you a citizen journalist!
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Sharing of opinions,
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Sharing of expertise
Digital Journal A global digital media network that has news and
articles on a wide variety of
topics such as art, entertainment and
traveling
WHY IS IT SIGNIFICANT?
Citizenwire. (n.d.). Citizenwire: News Stories and Opinions from Citizen Journalists. Retrieved on March 3,
2016, from http://citizenwire.com/
Digital Journal. (n.d.). Digital Journal: A Global Digital Media Network. Retrieved on March 3, 2016, from
http://digitaljournal.com/
Forsloff, C. (2009, October 02). Op-ed: What is the Role and Value of Citizen Journalism?. Retrieved on March
3, 2016, from http://digitaljournal.com/article/279968
Kalter, L. (2011, August 08). Five Websites Where Citizen Journalists are Documenting Riots in London.
Retrieved on March 3, 2016, from
http://ijnet.org/blog/how-london-citizen-journalists-are-using-smart-phones-capture-riots \
Now Public. (n.d.). Now Public. Retrieved on March 3, 2016, from http://www.nowpublic.com/
Ross, R. (2011, June 21). A Short History of Citizen Journalism. Retrieved on March 3, 2016, from
http://ronaldross.sys-con.com/node/1880031
Sambook, R 2008, 'Four Types of Citizen Journalism,' YouTube Video, retrieved on March 3, 2016, from
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OrJH6TYVfmk
Willis, C., Bowman, S. (2009, May 27). Citizen Journalism: The Key Trend Shaping Online News Media
Introductory Guide with Videos. Retrieved on March 3, 2016, from:
http://www.masternewmedia.org/citizen-journalism-the-key-trend-shaping-online-news-media/
YouTube. (n.d.). Citizen Journalism vs. Traditional News. Retrieved on March 3, 2016, from
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QU5LonkXbCE&feature=player_embedded#at=21
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