Cut and paste content: the good and the bad

Cut and paste content: the good and the bad Publishers’ Auxiliary/May 2009 Electronic delivery of information has revolutionized how newspapers collect and disseminate information. Reporters can research, request and receive information critical to a story in minutes...

Ground rules for columns written by public officials

Ground rules for columns written by public officials The Inlander/April 2009 What’s the impact of a legislative budget-balancing bill on local schools? How will a proposed change in the market value of commercial/industrial property affect city taxes on residential...

Plant the seeds now for 2010 election coverage

Plant the seeds now for 2010 election coverage The Inlander/March 2009 The conclusion of the 2008 political campaign – though one of the most memorable in U.S. history with the election of President Barack Obama – most likely brought a collective sigh to the general...

Tips for gathering the tough news

Tips for gathering the tough news Publishers’ Auxiliary/March 2009 Developing policies for tackling tough and sensitive issues is no easy task. It requires thorough and conscientious consultation with people within and outside newspaper offices. Once guidelines...