Resources
I have written up a few documents to help social media newbies, journalists and newbie journalists get better acquainted with social media websites and the web in general. Use this info to educate yourself or others, just don’t take credit for it, OK?
Admittedly, my charts are not great, but they are meant to be pretty quick and easy explainers. If you want pretty, go to a graphic designer.
Facebook for journalists (and any professionals): A guide that explains the basics of Facebook, how to use your newsfeed, how to set work/personal privacy settings, sharing content on Facebook and more.
Intro to Twitter for Journalists: An easy glossary and guide for starting out on Twitter. How to find who you should follow, ways to use it for reporting and more.
Chart: Your Facebook Home Page Explained (PDF): A graphical explanation of the features on your Facebook home page.
Chart: Your Twitter Home Page Explained (PDF): A graphical explanation of the features on your Twitter home page.
How to: Sign up for Twitter and set up your account: An easy signup and setup guide for new Twitter accounts. Good for those who aren’t very comfortable setting up new web accounts or just want a guide in setting their Twitter preferences.
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