Resources

Check out some clever ideas. Find an expert. Do some database research. These resources are designed to help you jumpstart your reporting.

Journalism 2.0 PDF Downloads

Download PDF versions of Journalism 2.0: How to Survive and Thrive in various languages here.

IJNet’s 10 Steps to Citizen Journalism Online

The International Center for Journalists and IJNet.org created this interactive training module as a basic introduction to hyperlocal news sites and blogs. You will need the Adobe Flash player to view the module.

The New West FAQ for Online Community Journalism Entrepreneurs

Jonathan Weber, editor and founder of NewWest.net, created this FAQ for those interested in creating local online news sites. Weber covers why he started New West, its revenue models and expected profits, how to get content, what technology is available, who the competitors are and more.

Journalism 2.0: How to Survive and Thrive

A guide to help professional and amateur news producers understand and implement digital tools to enhance their reporting. Written by Mark Briggs, assistant managing editor for interactive news at The News Tribune in Tacoma, Washington.

Citizen Media Sites

Our list of citizen media sites.

Things We Like

KCNN is constantly exploring citizen media sites for good ideas to share with you. Check them out. Suggest things we should look at.

Jump Start Your Reporting

Do you need to find an expert fast, research your U.S. Senator's voting record, investigate a local nonprofit? Here are some databases that can provide some shortcuts.

Journalism Training Sites

Here are some web sites that offer even more journalism training. Check them out.