This document discusses how journalists can use social networks and the internet to expand their reach and share information. It recommends creating a Google account to use services like Google Reader and Google Alerts to stay informed of new information on topics of interest. It also suggests maintaining a professional online presence through platforms like Blogger, Tumblr and Flavors to showcase work and manage one's brand.

3. Social Networks and the internet in Journalism @jameswest

4. Why do it?

5. Growing reach by Sharing

7. Delicious

8. Google Reader Create a Google Account, or sign into your existing one Import the OPML file, and add subscriptions of your own

9. Google Alerts In your Google account find Alerts in the More menu Create alerts to get handy emails informing you when stuff you’re interested in bursts onto the internet

10. Freedom of Information Act

11. Your digital life Clean email address Brand management Professional/portfolio presence Blogger.com Tumblr.com Flavors.me Get busy creating stuff