EVENT: The Comment Conundrum
What are news outlets doing to ensure civil discourse on their sites? What happens when inappropriate content is posted on comment sites? What are the legal ramifications for news outlets? For the commenters? What draws readers to comment on stories? Which sites have the best and worst commenters?
Come discuss journalism’s comment conundrum.
When: Tuesday, September 29 | 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Where: University of St. Thomas, St. Paul Campus
3M Auditorium in Owens Science Hall (MAP)*
Panelists include:
David Brauer, MinnPost.com (Moderator)
Mike Knaak, Assistant Managing Editor – St. Cloud Times
Terry Sauer, Assistant Managing Editor/Digital – Star Tribune
Leita Walker, Associate – Faegre & Benson
This event is free and open to the public and sponsored jointly by the Minnesota News Council and the Minnesota Society of Professional Journalists.
Visit the News Council Web site for more information, and special selected reading list.
Pew Survey: Press Accuracy Rating Hits Two Decade Low
A report released this week by the Pew Research Center for People & the Press says that public trust in the news media is at a two decade low. Many news consumers simply don't believe that the news they consume is accurate.
Our question of the month: What can be done to increase public trust in the news media? What can news outlets do? What can the public do? What can news organizations like the Minnesota News Council do? Let us know your thoughts, and we'll post your comments at our Web site.
You can read the Pew report in its entirety here.
Show your support today!
We're pleased to provide the general public and the Minnesota journalism community with a diverse array of programming. Consider showing your support of our work today with a financial contribution. Your tax-deductible donation will guarantee the continuation of the important work of the Minnesota News Council in these difficult economic times.
Visit our homepage, and click on the "DONATE" button to support our work today!
Don't forget to mark your calendar for the 2009 Silha Lecture
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
7:00 p.m.
Cowles Auditorium - West Bank, University of Minnesota
The event is free and open to the public. No reservations or tickets are required.
Charles “Chuck” Lewis, executive editor of the new Investigative Reporting Workshop at American University in Washington, D.C., will address the question – What has discouraged the traditional watchdog’s inclination to bark – let alone bite? - in his 2009 Silha Lecture, “Unspoken Realities about Investigative Journalism and the Law.”
In This Issue
- EVENT: The Comment Conundrum
- Pew Survey: Press Accuracy Rating Hits Two Decade Low
- Show your support today!
- Don't forget to mark your calendar for the 2009 Silha Lecture
MNC EVENTS
We are always updating our list of events with things you may find interesting. Check the EVENTS PAGE on our Web site regularly for updates!
Excellence in Healthcare Communication
September 24, 2009
7:30-10 a.m.
McNamara Alumni Center
University of Minnesota
The Minnesota Journalism Center is teaming up with LaBreche to host an interesting discussion about healthcare communication.
To RSVP please email saube014@umn.edu.
Cost is $25.
Pass It On
If you know someone who may be interested in receiving this newsletter, you can easily forward up to five copies at once.
Support the News Council
The Minnesota News Council is supported by news organizations, corporations, associations, foundations and individuals. Learn how you can help today.