Trasnparency in the newsgathering on journalistic blogs

Authors

  • Leonardo Feltrin Foletto

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5007/1984-6924.2011v8n2p459

Abstract

This article addresses the issue of transparency in the newsgathering of the information in blog journalism. At first, the text speaks of the newsgathering in journalistic blogs, then focus on the way here called "transparent newsgathering", which is to reveal the usual route taken to get the information used for posting. Finally, we conclude pointing out how a transparent newsgathering in cyberspace can contribute to producing a better journalism.

Author Biography

Leonardo Feltrin Foletto

Jornalista formado pela Universidade Federal de Santa Maria (UFSM), é mestre em jornalismo (UFSC), integrante do Laboratório de Pesquisa Aplicada em Jornalismo (Lapjor) e um dos editores do http://baixacultura.org

Published

2011-02-08