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Interactive Journalism: Web 2.0 for Public Purposes The Reynolds School of Journalism University of Nevada, Reno January 19, 2007
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Premise of our work “Democracy and journalism are partners.” - McClatchy 2005 Annual Report “A theory of journalism is a theory of democracy.” - Cole C. Campbell, Dean
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Opportunities Web 2.0 is changing the way the public gathers information and interacts with each other and with experts.
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For Web 2.0 journalism to flourish, it needs to be harnessed to democratic purposes.
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Our interactive journalism master’s degree program - A 10-month intensive collaboration that immerses graduate fellows in Web 2.0 technologies - Introduces them to environmental issues of the West - Creates a form of journalism as democratic practice
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Our interactive news laboratory: Lake Tahoe - A national treasure facing serious environmental questions. - Surrounding communities are fragmented and poorly served by existing media. - The University of Nevada has substantial resources devoted to environmental issues at Tahoe.
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A site that builds community Launching March 1, 2007
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Web 2.0: User-generated content TahoeNotebook
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Web 2.0: Conversation TahoeAgenda
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Web 2.0: Interaction TahoeDeliberate
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Web 2.0: Civic Engagement TahoePromise
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Imagine a journalism that … - Incorporates an architecture of participation. - Harnesses the collective intelligence of the audience through participation. - Creates trust and community through interactivity. - Provides the foundation for deliberation and public judgment.
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We invite you to join us and our partners Gannett Foundation: $16,000 and two employees from the Reno Gazette- Journal Sunbelt Communications: $40,000 and one employee from the NBC affiliate in Reno, KRNV Swift Communications: One employee from the Swift newspaper chain (authorized two) For more information: Dr. Donica Mensing Director of Graduate Studies The Reynolds School of Journalism University of Nevada, Reno Tel: (775) 784-4198 Email: dmensing@unr.edu
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