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How do I use technology?
To connect to Nellie:
- From a Mac on the IU network, click Finder, then at the top toolbar, click GO. Scroll to "connect to server." Type in "nellie.journalism.indiana.edu" and click OK. User is "j201" and password is "J201user." You will see "archived classes" and "classes." Click on "classes," then J201, then Asher.
- From a PC on the IU network, right click on My Computer, select "map a network drive." To "map a network drive," right click on the "My Network Connections" icon and follow the dialog boxes. You'll type: \\nellie.journalism.indiana.edu\ and use the same passwords as above.
- If you are off campus using a dial up or other modem, and using Windows XP, you will need to be sure you have installed the VPN connection wizard from the Fall, 2004, IUware CD. This applies whether you are using a laptop or desktop, and is necessary for any kind of connection including modem, cable, wireless or other.
Once you've installed the VPN, log onto the Internet in your usual fashion. Then, double click the VPN icon on your desktop. This will seem as if you are logging on twice, but you are connecting to the Internet, then to the IU Network via the VPN.
Then, right click "My Computer," and select "Map a network drive." Type \\nellie.journalism.indiana.edu\ and change the drive letter to "none." You'll be asked for your user name (j201) and password (j201user). Follow the folders to J201/Asher.
- Any other problems, seek help from UITS, available by phone (812-855-6789), through Knowledge Base or in person in M086 in the Union. I believe there is help available at the Information Commons in the Main Library as well.
How do I download handouts:
- Click here for a list of the School of Journalism's handouts.
- To download PDF files for Contribute, click here.
- To download a hard copy of the class syllabus, click here.
- To download Elements of a Feature Story, click here.
How do I start online research?
Search engines:
Starting places:
Business and non-profits:
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To search journals, newspapers, scholarly databases:
- IU Libraries: Find Lexis-Nexis, Dow Jones Interactive, EBSCO, Carl Uncover, Web of Science, Statistical Universe and others here
To find education information:
To find government information:
To find health or medical information:
To find people:
Find info about this area:
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How do I find reporting resources?
IRE's Beat Source Guide, a good resource for getting started.
- NewsLab offers Better Beat Reporting, as well as other self-help info for journalists.
- The Working Reporter, full-service resource to searches, media, reference.
- A Journalist's Guide to the Internet, quick links to all kinds of reference materials.
- Power Reporting, "computer assisted journalism."
- Internet News Bureau, search online news archives.
- JournalistExpress, quick links to dozens of media organizations.
- Reporter's Desktop, search engines, reference links and news links all on one page.
- Guide to investigative journalism from the PBS series, America's Investigative Reports.
- Reporter.org's links to news sources and to trade or specialty publications.
- Web Sites for Journalists
How do I learn more about Web writing?
How do I learn more about Web design?
To see design examples:
- Click here for an example of shovelware. The design simply dumps the original print version onto a Web page, adds a picture and headline from that version. It does not make use of the Web's many charms: links, interactivity, easy navigation.
- Click here for an example of chunking, where the designer uses three pages, clickable subheads, pictures and pull quotes to draw in the reader.
- Click here for an example of a design that depends on scrolling. All of the story is on one Web page, but there are links to easily move within the story, pictures, pull quotes, subheads and other information throughout.
How do I avoid copyright issues?
A survey found that 46 percent of college students' home pages contained copyright violations, from Homer Simpson images to Nike swooshes to music clips. Even though there is "fair use" under copyright laws, you should not "lift" any text or graphic from a site. Below are links that can clear up some of these issues for you:
How do I find free graphics?
At these sites, you may download free images and graphics, with no copyright issues:
How do I brush up on grammar?
How do I find other journalism sites?
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Problems? Questions? Contact Gena Asher at eulasher@indiana.edu
Updated December 2006
