Media Websites

Summer 2003

Media Websites

By Mark Bryant

1. www.heroism.org. Dedicated to creating educational media and outreach programs that strengthen the fabric of our society. An introspective on the heroes, leaders and public figures of American history. Includes a chronicle of events, persons and places for each decade of the 1940’s to the 1980’s.

2. www.angelfire.com/journal/worldtour99/paynefund.html. The Payne Fund studies, a series of research analyses done on children between 1929 and 1932. This project examined the effects of movies on children. First breakthrough study ever conducted by media experts on a large segment of society.

3. www.utne.com. Alternative media group publishing provocative stories that differ radically from the perspectives of “mainstream” media. Contains a virtual online community that contains a bevy of topics for forum discussions. Most active online community in North America.

4. www.sfgate.com. This is the official website of the San Francisco chronicle. Local and international news. Guide to area’s entertainment and attractions, including sports teams as the San Francisco 49ers, Oakland Raiders, San Francisco Giants and Oakland Athletics.

5. www.well.com/user/mmcadams/online.newspapers.html. Do it yourself guide to writing, producing and formatting an online publication. Stresses the difference between print and online methodology. Advises publishers on how to cater to an online reader’s wants and sensitivities.

6. www.copyeditor.com/default.asp?id=3. Geared toward copy editors of magazines, newspapers, books and newsletters. Website of McMurry publishing firm; which consists of a publishing company, advertising agency and subscription-based newspaper. I consider this an excellent place to look for hose who want to pursue a career in writing but not sure where to start their search.

7. www.gwu.edu/~jmcq/. George Washington University website. Operated by School of Media and public affairs. Examines ethics, diversity issues, and research techniques in journalism.

8. www.writenews.com/. News, features and resources for media and publishing professionals. Contains scores of articles that pertain directly to media and publishing business. Contains updates on online companies and internet media guides.

9. http://www.ire.org. Dedicated to investigative journalism and in-depth reporting. A grassroots nonprofit organization. Offers membership and information on seminars and conferences.

10. http://www.fair.org. National media watch group offering criticism in an ongoing effort to correct media bias and imbalance. Constantly vigilant against media-generated myths and stereotypical information. Debunks media-generated lies and half-truths.