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Comment on Limits on investigative journalism: the State by Nizar

Nizar — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 16:41:43 +0000

Hi Conrad, I think this is an excellent essay, and very concisely written. Thanks for posting it up. I was thinking myself, also, of the City MA, but a little undecided at the moment. To have supervision from David is a real privilege - must be very inspiring.
Best wishes,
Nizar

Comment on Limits on investigative journalism: the State by Ignacio Abella

Ignacio Abella — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 17:53:39 +0000

Dear Conrad

I refer to the 5th paragraph in the above essay, specifically to the sentence “One notable example is the demise of Chambers and Partners due directly to libel challenges.”
I work for Chambers and Partners, the London-based publishing house, and the company is alive and well. Feel free to check out our website and/or contact any of the editors.
Regards

Ignacio

Comment on Twitter tips for journalists, Mirror.co.uk edition by Robin Hamman

Robin Hamman — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 15:12:27 +0000

Really useful post Coneee, thanks for sharing!

Comment on What is twitter? by Spalpeen :: Twitter tips for journalists, Mirror.co.uk edition

Spalpeen :: Twitter tips for journalists, Mirror.co.uk edition — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 15:07:05 +0000

[...] so I thought I’d open it up to the floor. Make sure you check out a similar list “What is Twitter?” that I made for Channel 4 News. Here’s what I have so far. Please add tips in the [...]

Comment on Online journalism writing tips at City University by Angus Batey

Angus Batey — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:01:25 +0000

Thanks for this, Conrad.

Re. the F-shape of reading - that link seems to be talking mainly about search and e-commerce pages: has anyone done any studies at all to show whether it applies to journalism or blogs? One’s instinct is to presume that if people are scanning for information (product features and price; relevance of proffered links to original query) they will read in that way, but may be more likely to read in a more in-depth, thorough way when they arrive at a page which contains text they either searched for, or were interested enough to click on a link to read about in more detail. (The first graphic on the page you link to, of the reading pattern of a corporate “about us” page, does seem to bear this out somewhat, in that the “bars” of the “F” are much thicker.)

Cheers,

Comment on Online journalism writing tips at City University by Jon

Jon — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:32:03 +0000

Interesting read … thanks for taking the trouble to stick it up here .. I’m watching carefully.

Comment on Online journalism writing tips at City University by Adam Westbrook

Adam Westbrook — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:17:42 +0000

Interesting points, esp your own analysis. Seems there’s lots to debate even about writing for the web. I quite like the F-pattern idea, but it would be a shame to put all these rules into web writing when it’s a new medium, which craves room for experimentation.

Comment on Dannii Minogue, homophobe? by david webb

david webb — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 03:16:56 +0000

Following this weekend’s X-Factor, you cannot begin to imagine how unbelievably embarrassed & incensed I am as an Australian, now resident in the UK. Danni’s unbelievably insensitive,hurtful,irrelevant,cruel & soul-destroying comments regarding Danyl were as uncalled for as they were vitriolic. Certainly, she does NOT represent me as an Australian & I have lost every iota of respect I ever had for her.
My advice to Danyl & X-factor would be to do her for sexual discrimination & then put her on the First available aircraft back to Melboring where she belongs.
For the record, Danyl, you were brilliant. I loved it & I look forward to your further performances & your being a winner.

David Webb
Cressington
Liverpool

Comment on Dannii Minogue, homophobe? by Andrew Davidson

Andrew Davidson — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 22:32:26 +0000

Danni has to leave the show after that comment. She totally and on purpose humilated that boy on the show which is meant for a family audience. His sexual orientation does not affect the way he performs so there was no need to mention it. Danni better be ready for the public reaction!!!

Comment on Dannii Minogue, homophobe? by Not a homophobe

Not a homophobe — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 22:25:38 +0000

Homophobic? Dannii supports Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras,wore those ‘Fight Homophobia’ t-shirts in 2005 and clocked up more appearances at G-A-Y than I care to remember. A stupid comment, yes. A homophobic one? Absolutely not.