Topic: Engaging Readers

Journalism and Citizenship: Making the Connection
‘Not only do citizens benefit from good journalism, but also journalism gets a boost from having engaged, news-hungry citizens.’
By David T.Z. Mindich

Using Social Media to Reach Young Readers
In reporting on a case of a police informant who’d been murdered, the Tallahassee Democrat relied on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and text messages to get its reporting to young readers.
By Julia Luscher Thompson

Why the News Media Became Irrelevant—And How Social Media Can Help
‘Only the savviest of journalists are using the networks for the real value they provide in today’s culture—as ways to establish relationships and listen to others.’
By Michael Skoler

The 21st Century Journalist’s Creed
A former newspaper editor urges journalists to ‘let go of the sense that we have control and recognize how much better public service journalism can be when we accept the public as true partners.’
By Michael R. Fancher

Ours, Theirs and the Bloggers’ Zones: Compatible, Yet Different
Over the years, creating community on the Telegraph’s Web site has come to mean a lot more than someone leaving a comment at the bottom of an article.
By Shane Richmond