The future of journalism in 140 characters?

Social networking -- once the property of college kids and then high school students -- is now the purview of older folks, including some in their golden years.

And, while no one was looking, news outlets have started using Facebook.com and Twitter.com to get tips on stories and find information about sources -- and to let readers or listeners know when they post stories on the Web or add posts to their blogs. Full Story »

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Posted by: Posted by Derek Hawkins - Mar 9, 2009 - 12:18 AM PDT
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by Dan Kennedy - Mar. 9, 2009

Superficial. It introduces the idea of using social-media tools such as Facebook and Twitter at news organizations, but fails to explore in any depth what those uses might be.

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by Derek Hawkins - Mar. 9, 2009

Not written for anyone with even the most flickering interest in new media, journalism or social networking. An inconsequential story.

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by Mike LaBonte - Mar. 10, 2009

An interesting introduction, but it doesn't completely answer the question the title raises. Low on sources.

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by Fabrice Florin - Mar. 10, 2009
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