2.13.2008

Elections '08 coverage on the Web

Class, I'd like you to take a good, hard look at the Elections '08 special reports that are being produced by the major news sites (such as washingtonpost.com, nytimes.com, msnbc.com, cnn.com, usatoday.com, etc.). Tell us in a paragraph or two, with appropriate links to illustrate your points, about at least one major news site that's been doing a good job -- posting breaking news quickly, building interactive charts and maps, telling stories with audio and video and photos, and providing interactivity with readers. Also tell us, in a paragraph or two, about at least one site that hasn't been doing so well on these points, in your opinion. Feel free to not only post your own comments, but to comment on others'. But remember to be tactful -- the world can see your comments. Due by the start of class Feb. 20. Thanks!