Usefulness of Twitter for Journalists Through the remaining weeks of this course, you will function as a mini new-media newsroom.\tWrite\u00a0a 700- to 1,050-word essay that explains what it means to, as a journalist, 1) report, 2) engage, and 3) publish written work on Twitter. Include specific examples and answer the following questions:\tShould Twitter be considered a viable source of receiving news, or is Twitter only good for following pop culture?\tWhat is the intent of journalist contributors on Twitter?\tInclude\u00a0the following in your essay:\tDiscuss how Twitter has influenced the news landscape (both hard news and features), where it works best, and where it may not work as well.\tIdentify two specific news stories that illustrate the usefulness of Twitter for disseminating news stories, and two stories that may not work as well in the Twitter format. Explain why.\tFormat\u00a0your essay consistent with APA guidelines.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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