Citizen Journalist Workshop

 The Society for Professional Journalists is offering a one-day workshop for “citizen journalists” in Minneapolis on June 13, 2009. The workshop is designed to help everyone wanting to practice journalism to do so accurately, ethically and fairly. A goal is to help participants understand how responsible practices can increase citizen journalists’ reach and establish strong journalistic reputations in the community.

 The workshops will explore journalistic ethics, the basics of media law, access to public records and meetings, standard and responsible reporting practices, and the use of technology. The Minneapolis Star Tribune building is the location of the workshop, which costs $40 (which includes lunch). Registration deadline is June 8. For more information and to register, go to:  http://www.spj.org/cja.asp