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Twittering Away
A class for those who are interested in twittering during big events or for any other purpose. We will discuss what Twitter is and how it can be used by journalists, then move into a hands-on period where participants can set up their own account, connect their account with their cell phone and Facebook page, and (if they have administrative access) add a twitter badge to their website or blog. Twitter is a micro-blogging service where users can post brief updates and respond to the updates of others. Ways journalists can use Twitter include communicating with each other and their audiences,…
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Advanced Google Search
Advanced Google Search Techniques In this class we discuss ways to refine your search results from millions of hits to a handful of targeted sites. We look at Google's specialized search services, including News, Scholar, and Books, and scenarios where those services can be more useful than a traditional search. We also look at how to set up alerts and how to find old versions of websites. The class will last one hour. There is a class fee of $20 for NPC members and $30 for nonmembers. The fee can be paid by credit card, check, or member account. Register online at http://bit.ly/6f1yyA or by…
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Web 2.0 Tools
Web 2.0 Tools Del.icio.us. Flickr. Wiki. Chrome, Meebo, Firefox Plugins, iCal, YouTube, Skype, Digg... Gibberish? Or potentially useful tools? In "Web 2.0 Tools" we'll discuss what these resources are and how they can be used in your everyday work to help you manage everything from the news you read to the way you contact people. The class will last one hour. There is a class fee of $20 for NPC members and $30 for nonmembers. The fee can be paid by credit card, check, or member account. Register online at http://bit.ly/6f1yyA or by contacting Beth Shankle at [email protected] or 202-662-7509…
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90 Writing Secrets in 90 Minutes
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT. WE ARE NO LONGER ACCEPTING RESERVATIONS. Save the date for this exciting workshop by one of the nation's top prose experts. On Wednesday, Nov. 10 at 9:30 a.m., writing instructor Roy Peter Clark leads "Writing Tools: Essential Strategies for Every Writer," a session geared toward giving writers specific strategies and tools to improve their craft. The 90-minute session, hosted by the Eric Freidheim National Journalism Library's Professional Development Committee, offers attendees 90 writing secrets in 90 minutes. Clark is a senior scholar at the Poynter Institute.…
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Class on Database Use for Investigative Reporting
Award-winning journalists will demonstrate how to creatively use databases for enterprise reporting at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 13, in the Bloomberg classroom. There is no admission fee. Robert Benincasa, NPR's computer-assisted reporting producer, and Chris Adams, an investigative reporter for McClatchy newspapers, will share tricks of the trade in a program designed for students and working professionals alike. Reservations are required for the 90-minute presentation, [email protected]. Benincasa has been with NPR's investigative unit since 2008 and previously served as…
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Build Your Own Newsstand Using RSS
Build Your Own Newsstand (using RSS) In "Build Your Own Newsstand" we will discuss how you can create your personalized news list by using RSS feeds. We will start by talking about what RSS is, where you can find RSS feeds, and how you can subscribe to them. By the end of the class all participants will have a Google Reader account and will have subscribed to a newspaper columnist, a blog, a Twitter feed and a Flickr feed. The class is limited to 15 people. The class will last one hour. There is a class fee of $20 for NPC members and $30 for nonmembers. The fee can be paid by credit card,…
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Blogging Basics
In "Blogging Basics" participants will set up a blog using Blogger and learn how to format their posts, add videos and pictures, easily include ads, and monitor the blog statistics using FeedBurner. The class is limited to 15 people. The class will last one hour. There is a class fee of $20 for NPC members and $30 for nonmembers. The fee can be paid by credit card, check, or member account. Register online at http://bit.ly/6f1yyA or by contacting Beth Shankle at [email protected] or 202-662-7509. Participants are welcome to bring their own laptops, but computers will also be provided.…
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Reporting from Facebook
In "Reporting from Facebook" we will start by looking at what online social networks are and examining the differences between several of the most popular sites, including Facebook and LinkedIn. From there we will move on to a more in-depth look at Facebook - navigating the site, using it to research stories, using it to identify and contact sources, and using it to connect with your audience. The class will last one hour. There is a class fee of $20 for NPC members and $30 for nonmembers. The fee can be paid by credit card, check, or member account. Register online at http://bit.ly/6f1yyA or…
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Twittering Away
A class for those who are interested in twittering during big events or for any other purpose. We will discuss what Twitter is and how it can be used by journalists, then move into a hands-on period where participants can set up their own account, connect their account with their cell phone and Facebook page, and (if they have administrative access) add a twitter badge to their website or blog. Twitter is a micro-blogging service where users can post brief updates and respond to the updates of others. Ways journalists can use Twitter include communicating with each other and their audiences,…
Type: Event
Advanced Google Search
Advanced Google Search Techniques In this class we discuss ways to refine your search results from millions of hits to a handful of targeted sites. We look at Google's specialized search services, including News, Scholar, and Books, and scenarios where those services can be more useful than a traditional search. We also look at how to set up alerts and how to find old versions of websites. The class will last one hour. There is a class fee of $20 for NPC members and $30 for nonmembers. The fee can be paid by credit card, check, or member account. Register online at http://bit.ly/6f1yyA or by…
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