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

My reader

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