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This section begins with an overview of journalism today. You will learn about the impact of online media on journalists and news audiences by showing examples of how our work has changed rapidly in the past decade. The first chapter examines the effects that fake news, social media and converging newsrooms have had on journalism and society. It also explores the ways in which journalists’ roles are changing based on audience expectations for variety and interactivity in online content.

The next two chapters are aimed at defining and practicing feature writing. Features include a wide variety of topics and techniques. They run the gamut from coverage of community events to heartwarming profiles to in-depth examinations of trends and issues affecting audiences locally and globally. In these chapters, you will learn how to uncover feature story ideas and tell them in the most impactful and interesting ways possible.

Interviewing and ethics are the two areas that have seen the most change in the Digital Age. Journalists now have greater access to sources online, granting them unprecedented access to those most affected by news events. But social media also give audiences greater ability to critique reporters publicly, making transparency and adherence to journalism ethics more important than ever. These chapters include foundational instruction on conducting thorough interviews and acting responsibly as a journalist, as well as coaching on ways to adapt to modern times. You will learn how to use social media as a tool for advancing truth and inclusion in your work and how to address the challenges of reporting in an online environment.