Major news outlets have been copping flak lately over the taking of user-generated content from the internet for use in news stories. There have been several recent cases on ABC’s Media Watch detailing instances where mainstream media have plucked content from the internet for use in their stories without proper verification. Channel Nine recently ran(…)

With the ease of international travel and the range of social media technologies at our fingertips, it’s no surprise travel writing has become so popular amongst professional and amateur journalists alike. As someone who has recently returned from an overseas trip, I can see the appeal in documenting your experiences for others to see. There(…)