Do you enjoy writing, and getting at the truth of the matter? If so, you might make a great journalist. Journalists are becoming more prominent these days as the Internet provides a platform for more people to share their stories — even if they lack formal training as a journalist. Of course, while these so-called “citizen journalists” add an important layer to our society, there are still those who dream of working for major news organizations. For jobs at the top, you need some sort of training and experience.

If you want to get the training you need to be hired by some of the top news organizations, you will need a journalism degree, and to complete an internship. An internship will give you the hands-on experience you need to learn the ins and outs of being a journalist. You will practice writing, meeting deadlines and even editing. On top of that, an internship gives you the chance to make connections and meet people who can help your career later on. If you do a good job at an internship, you might be hired on later.

For someone with the dream of being a top journalist, an internship is an important step. If you are looking for an internship, here are 22 useful web sites to help you find the right journalism internship for you:

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With hundreds of thousands of iPad and iPhone apps and counting, it would take more years to review them all than it would to build a career in journalism. Just as times change, so too must the struggling and even established journalist. By embracing technology, rather than being opposed to it, reporters can stay up to date, write and record articles, and even publish them all on one device.

To help turn your iPad into something more than to impress your friends with, we have collected these 25 essential iPad apps for journalists. Ranging from the moderately pricey to the downright free to keep forever ones, they include everything you need to take a journalism career to the next level. [click to continue…]

As a career journalist, you may realize that you can choose from a variety of venues for your career. You may choose among television, radio or Internet news outlets with a job in journalism, photography or even in film making and documentaries. This is an industry that employs over three hundred thousand people in the U.S. alone. To help you compete in this field, we’ve provided 30 job sites for careers in broadcast journalism that include job boards, but also site to provide you with tips and tools for a career in this field. [click to continue…]

So you purchased an Android rather than an iPhone. Be proud of your purchase, because Android apps for writers and journalists are numerous and growing. The following list of 40 awesome Android apps for writers contains writing and reference tools, inspiration and event five great poetry apps for those folks who celebrate April with their words. [click to continue…]

While some of the most useful iPhone apps already come installed — including the Safari Web browser, camera, maps and voice memos — journalists and bloggers often need more apps to be on the cutting edge of any news story. But, often armed with thin budgets, it can be difficult to arm your iPhone like the commando station you require. That’s why we’ve provided twenty-five essential iPhone apps for journalists and bloggers that are totally free. [click to continue…]

When you start out as a freelance writer, the worry is all about getting that job. Then, you worry about getting paid. Then, you begin to worry about creativity, writer’s block and grammar. Then, you may wonder how other freelance writers conduct business. This list covers all those topics, with links to fifty freelance writing resources that are updated, relevant and fresh.

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Journalism has a long and storied tradition in the United States. Indeed, since the days before the U.S. was a country, journalism has flourished. Beginning with the first publication of a newspaper in the Colonies (Publick Occurrences both Foreighn and Domestick) in 1690, and continuing to this day with journalists appearing in broadcast format and on the Internet, journalism has been a huge part of America’s development. And journalists have always had some sort of influence. Here are 25 of the most influential journalists in history, divided into print and broadcast: [click to continue…]

If you write fiction, then you are not a journalist – although, many people might believe that mainstream media has moved more toward sensationalism than to the truth to gain ratings. Journalism is in trouble, if this is how this writing genre is depicted today. But, educators are seeking to turn the genre’s reputation around to a more reputable yet still exciting stance. This movement is reflected in many free online courses and in entire Websites dedicated to journalism ethics, editing and new media. [click to continue…]

If you have uploaded photographs to an online news source, or if you have become an ‘iReporter’ or a citizen who reports on various events for a news service, you might have become enamored with journalism. On the other hand, if you are a seasoned journalist, you may have become disillusioned in how this field has changed over the past decade. With the changes wrought by online venues and phones that can report instant messages and photographs, many amateur and professional journalists alike are asking, “What is a journalist, and where is this field headed?”

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If you want to pursue a career in journalism or are already pursing one, you don’t have to worry about tuition money for those extra classes. There are a number of free open courses classes available online from reputable colleges and universities. Take your time and explore the different aspects and principles in journalism offered by these classes. You will be pleased to realize that you will be able to forge your career in the exciting world of journalism quite easily.

Introduction to Media Studies
This is the course for Media Studies for students who are grown up in global multimedia environment and wish to be literate and critical consumer and producers of media. This course defines all the aspects of media, including, oral, print, performance, photographic, broadcast, cinematic and digital cultural forms and practices. This course looks at the Mediated communication, the functions of media, the history of transformations in media and role of media in society.

Effective Writing and Communication
There are a number of free online classes on writing and communication which are fundamental in journalism available from reputable colleges and universities. These classes teach you how to improve your grammar and communication skills in journalism. They also teach you how to understand and connect effectively with others. Among the other classes available is cleaning your copy. It will teach you on identifying grammar mistakes i.e. is stylistics and spelling errors. It’s very suitable for learners who have a serious intention in pursing journalism as a full time career.

BBC Writing Training
The BBC news style guide highlights various aspects of methods by the news agency BBC .It helps you to become a more effective writer. There is also the technology for professional writer’s classes. The classes explore the different technology available for writers who do not have the necessary background on technology.

Columbia Interactive Journalism Course
This open courseware is part of the curriculum offered at Columbia University under subject journalism.  It consist of new updates and news about journalism part of university syllabus and there is consisted a good number of list on topics under e-seminar provided over here.

News University
News University was consisted and prepared by The Poynter Institute for Media Studies funded by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation.  NewsU cater to the journalists need for the training and provide interactive, inexpensive courses that are preferred by journalist at all level of experience ad in all types of media.

Information Law and Policy
This open course deals with a number of policies that is related to copyright and other laws related to this aspect of journalistic as well as creative writing. Course provides an introduction to the students about copyright, legal protection to database, licensing of information, consumer protection, liability for insecure systems and defective information, privacy and international information policy.

Communications and Information Policy
Course featured with an extensive readings list, lecture notes, and examples of team project gives an introduction to the technology and policy context of public communication networks. This course discusses communication models as represented by government and complexities of ever emerging technologies in context of government model and other related issues.