The document discusses the role and definition of blogs. It notes that blogs allow for more interactive communication between journalists and audiences. Journalists can update stories continuously as more information becomes available, and readers can provide feedback and additional context through comments. The rise of blogs has changed the relationship between journalists and their audiences by making communication more direct and personalized.

1. Role of blogs University of North Texas Department of Journalism Online Journalism 3340 Sept. 15, 2009

6. Source: http://technorati.com/blogging/state-of-the-blogosphere/

9. Source: http://technorati.com/blogging/state-of-the-blogosphere/who-are-the-bloggers/

10. Source: http://technorati.com/blogging/state-of-the-blogosphere/who-are-the-bloggers/

11. Source: http://technorati.com/blogging/state-of-the-blogosphere/who-are-the-bloggers/

19. How blogging makes a difference cont. Source: http://onlinejournalismblog.com/2008/10/15/blogging-journalists-pt2-blogs-and-news-ideas-the-canary-in-the-mine/

21. Changing relationships with audience

27. Creating Interactivity

28. Attracting visitors

29. Generating revenue? Source: http://technorati.com/blogging/state-of-the-blogosphere/blogging-for-profit/

30. Generating revenue? Source: http://technorati.com/blogging/state-of-the-blogosphere/blogging-for-profit/

31. How much revenue? Ad Costs? Source: http://technorati.com/blogging/state-of-the-blogosphere/blogging-for-profit/

34. Participatory journalism - “We Media” http://www.hypergene.net/wemedia/weblog.php?id=P36