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Digital tools + story ideas
Using RSS
What is it?
• Really simple syndication• Delivers news content to you
Why do it?
• Saves time• Increases efficiency• Helps you monitor news on particular
topics, areas• One-stop for news, blogs, Twitter feeds etc.
How it works
• The feed reader receives updates you have subscribed to.
How journalists use it
UNL feeds
Other resources
• Beginner’s Guide• RSS toolbox• Using Google Reader
Using Twitter for tips, sources
Who to follow
• News sources• Government agencies• Other journalists
Twitter tips
• Keep your Tweets public• Create a bio /picture• Build your feed: Look at who the people you
follow are following• Follow other people’s lists
Google Reader Bundle