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Citizen Journalists - Who are they and why do they do it?

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| March 26, 2009
Citizen Journalists - Who are they and why do they do it?

Part of the series Who Are You: Identity on the Edge of Technology.

This group takes a look at the history of citizen journalism and explores who citizen journalists are and what motivates them to take part in alternative media.

Special thanks to David Spencer, Barry Wells, and Brad Slipiec.

Group members:
Jesse Reynolds
Ethan Rabidoux
Steve Bull
Rich Garton
Chris Montanini

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