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Each week there are approximately two assignments, if not more, due.

Most exercises are due via e-mail at 3 p.m. before class starts -- but this is not always the case. Always check the requirements & due section below for every assignment. Work handed in late is not accepted.

 

Week 2 > Sept 2
Exercise
 Find Journalist Blogs
Description
 Locate 5 journalist blogs -- blogs that are either run by journalists or about journalism. You may use the examples on this page as a spring board, but you may not bring in the example blogs as a part of your "findings." There are many journalist blogs out there -- use blogs and Google to find journalist blogs that interest you.
Requirements
 Bring your list of at least 5 unique journalist blog URLs on a floppy disk to class. Be prepared to tell the class what type of posts are normally found on the blogs you bring in and provide background information.
Purpose
 Familiarize yourself with leading online journalists who share their knowledge on field trends through their blogs.
Context
 Use the assignment as an opportunity to see how other journalist bloggers use their forums. The more blogs you read, the better blogger you can become. You should strive to not only find new and unique blogs that interest you, but link to posts from others' blogs to continue the community discourse on a particular topic.
Examples
Due
  Sept 2 at 3 p.m. on a floppy in class
Points
 5

The assignment description and requirements on the Web site supercede the written syllabus passed on the first day of class.
Instructors
Students
This site is maintained for students of JOU 4341 at the University of Florida. The course was created for online journalism track students by Professor Mindy McAdams and is currently taught by Kaye Trammell (Fall 2003). Contact Kaye Trammell at ktrammell@jou.ufl.edu with any questions.