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Articles in February 2006 issue of American Journalism Review
- Weird, wet and wild: when a key source calls, reporters answer--no matter what.(DROP CAP)
by Jackson, Rachael - "The world needs what we do": despite the sad tidings in the newspaper business, a reporter-turned-journalism professor sees bright futures for today's j-school students.
by Shaw, Donna - The bad boy of Baltimore.(H.L. Mencken's biography by Marion Elizabeth Rodgers)(Interview)
- Newsthinking.(newspapers closing)(Brief Article)
- Penetrating the fog.(Weasel Words: The Dictionary of American Doublespeak, words and meanings)
- Great minds think alike.(Take 2)
- Web of lies: a vicious Wikipedia entry underscores the difficulty of holding anyone responsible for misinformation on the Internet.(FIRST AMENDMENT WATCH)
by Kirtley, Jane - Small wonders.(Letter to the Editor)
by Larson, Patricia M. - Cherry-picking.(Cliche Corner)(Brief Article)
- Helping out.(Letter to the Editor)
by Brenneman, Richard; Isaacs, Arnold R. - Blogging on the hustings: bloggers were a significant and cacophonous force in Virginia's gubernatorial election. What was their impact, and was that journalism they were practicing?
by Fisher, Marc - Toward a paperless society: and why that will bring happiness to the corporate suites.(ABOVE THE FOLD)
by Kunkel, Thomas - Diversity U.: the Freedom Forum Diversity Institute trains talented minorities to be journalists.(DROP CAP)
by Bryant, Erin H. - Beacon of Light: an ambitious, award-winning weekly gets a new owner.(Robert Plotkin, Point Reyes Light, weekly newspaper)
by Hull, Dana - Keeping the faith: newspapers are taking a beating, but don't sound the death knell yet. The work they do will remain unique--and important.
by Morton, John - Falling to "pieces": a best-selling memoir unravels.(A Million Little Pieces, James Frey)
by Rieder, Rem - The blog revolution.(Blog! How the Newest Media Revolution Is Changing Politics, Business, and Culture)(Book Review)
by Stepp, Carl Sessions - Sherman's March: how Naples, Florida, money manager Bruce S. Sherman muscled Knight Ridder--the nation's second-largest newspaper company--into putting itself up for sale.(Cover Story)
by Layton, Charles - iPod, you pod, we all pod: eager to lure news consumers, media outlets are experimenting with news-on-demand podcasts. They're fun, fresh--and often unpolished.(BROADCAST VIEWS)
by Potter, Deborah - Hype or the real deal? Everyone's jumping on the podcasting bandwagon, but is anybody listening?(THE ONLINE FRONTIER)
by Palser, Barb - An alternative model.(Letter to the Editor)
by Melancon, Benjamin - Waivering: a number of journalists have testified about their conversations with confidential sources after receiving waivers from the sources freeing them to do so. Is this a pragmatic way to stay out of jail or a breach of journalistic ethics that could
by Smolkin, Rachel - Dilemma of interest: many law enforcement officials now use the vague term "person of interest" to describe people caught up in their investigations. That poses a challenge for journalists, who must try to convey a situation accurately without u
by Shaw, Donna - Going native.(Letter to the Editor)
by Klutts, William A. - Under siege: last year was a tough one for the newspaper industry. Papers slashed staffs, shuttered bureaus and cut back on newsholes. What does the future hold?
by Farhi, Paul - International intrigue: after establishing the times as a national newspaper, the New York Times Co. decided it was time to go worldwide. It took full control of the Paris-based International Herald Tribune by strong-arming its partner, the Washington Pos
by Paterno, Susan - Isn't it ironic?(Letter to the Editor)
by Carter, Drew