1. Writing for Online Journalism 1 - Introduction

2. Origins of the Newspaper “... obsessive exchange of news is one of the oldest human activities” (Mitchell Stephens). “... obsessive exchange of news is one of the oldest human activities” (Mitchell Stephens). “What’s new?” (travelers, the most popular topics) “What’s new?” (travelers, the most popular topics) Acta Diurna ("Daily Events"), a daily gazette dating from 59 BC and attributed in origin to Julius Caesar. Acta Diurna ("Daily Events"), a daily gazette dating from 59 BC and attributed in origin to Julius Caesar. News sheets: town criers. News sheets: town criers. Newsletters, Middle Ages Newsletters, Middle Ages Printing press 1436 (new media), news books on specific topics Printing press 1436 (new media), news books on specific topics Newspapers developed fully in the 1600’s, cropping up all over Europe starting in 1609 in Germany. Newspapers developed fully in the 1600’s, cropping up all over Europe starting in 1609 in Germany.

3. What is Journalism? a discipline of collecting, verifying, reporting and analyzing information gathered regarding current events

4. Traditional vs. Online Journalism Traditional Think story only Write only Wear one hat Collaboration w/ visual people and technologies Can “sit” on a story to let it develop Primarily accessible to a limited audience Online Think “content” Write, repurpose, and collect multimedia Wear many hats that can include layout and design Collaboration w/ visual people and technologies Time pressures – Matt Drudge and Lewinsky Must consider global reach and ramifications

5. To be continued...