Analysis - by Patrick Thornton on Thursday, January 17, 2008 21:30 - 0 Comments

Pitfalls of Reporting Using Social Media

If you want to be serious about beat blogging – read the full post. Below is just a recap, but in the full article the writer looks at benefits and pitfalls of Twitter, MySpace, Facebook, YouTube and other social networks.
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The Benefits and Pitfalls of Using Social Media for Reporting

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But with this ease of access to information and individuals comes an inherent risk. Online communities — like villages and workplaces — are breeding grounds for rumors and speculation. And the nature of some of the tools we use might lead to inconsistent, incomplete and all-around incorrect information. Using social media tools to write a story has both its pros and cons, but with a little common sense and professionalism these tools can be very helpful.

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