While the integrity of the internet as a source to receive news may be questionable, it can be useful for a journalist to find direction for their stories. I have found a few sources on the internet that are useful for a journalist looking for a starting point for a story. These sources can be used for a variety of topics. Google News is a good starting point. It provides an RSS feed from many popular news sources, allowing a journalist instant access to the topics that stir interest among local or national society. Another very detailed website that I found is Journalist Express. This website provides a search bar for Google, Wikipedia, government websites, and even a dictionary, among other search options for checking spelling and verifying sources. Throughout the page, there are links to websites for almost every medium of news, including many popular magazines, television broadcasts, and news wires. These links can be found on any sized scale, from local to international. On a more local scale, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) website provides instant news and even current photos of weather conditions in Colorado. As Coloradans, we may find this useful because weather is an important part of many aspects of our lives. An obvious source for seeking out news as Journalists is NPR, specifically the RSS feed. This website allows you to search topics of interest by topic or location, and provides links to various podcasts. Finally, a good online source for journalist use is the American Press Institute (API). This website is dedicated to journalistic integrity, and provides links to many sources that are considered credible in the eyes of media employees.
The news is not just for journalists. It is sold as a product to consumers throughout our society. As a consumer, my favorite source of news is Facebook. I consider information among my peers news, because it is interesting to me, whether or not it is NY Times worthy. Another great source of news for consumers can be found at The Daily Show. This is the official website for Jon Stewart’s news show, where you can recap and revisit previous episodes. While this website may only be directed at liberal consumers, it is an entertaining yet informative source of news media. The New York Times is a popular news source for consumers as well. This is one of the most widely read newspapers in America, and is a great way to view national news that a large scale of people care about. The Westword, Denver’s local weekly newspaper is specifically aimed at consumers. This newspaper focuses on local food, music, and events, so it can be said that this newspaper is specifically made for consumers. Finally, another website that is useful for consumers is Wikipedia. While not always current, wikipedia.com provides peer-revised stories and histories on a variety of topics, and can be updated over and over as information becomes outdated.
I really like your list for consumers because it gives several different viewpoints on news. I also think its good that you have both primary and secondary sources for journalists (CDOT vs. NPR).
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