The expanding blogosphere: political blogs--online journals featuring commentary, often highly opinionated--have rapidly become a presence in the campaign ... An article from: American Journalism Review

The expanding blogosphere: political blogs--online journals featuring commentary, often highly opinionated--have rapidly become a presence in the campaign ... An article from: American Journalism Review Review

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Title: The expanding blogosphere: political blogs--online journals featuring commentary, often highly opinionated--have rapidly become a presence in the campaign landscape. Now some established news organizations are hiring established bloggers or creating their own. How much impact does this instant punditry have on mainstream political reporting?
Author: Rachel Smolkin
Publication:American Journalism Review (Magazine/Journal)
Date: June 1, 2004
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 26 Issue: 3 Page: 38(6)

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Creating a Sense of Presence in Online Teaching: How to "Be There" for Distance Learners (Jossey-Bass Guides to Online Teaching and Learning)

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