NowPublic

__**Resources**__
 * NowPublic tips
 * [|10 Musts for Beginners]
 * [|How To Appropriately Quote Sources]

__**SWOT Analysis**__

__//Strengths://__
 * allows a venue for citizen journalism
 * completely free
 * due to the local and interactive nature, it is more appealing than standard news sites
 * news is appropriately tagged and categorized so it is easy to find
 * large community provides support for new members

__//Weaknesses://__
 * open community could mean things are posted that students shouldn't see
 * could make important events seem unimportant and vice versa

__//Opportunities://__
 * allows anyone to be a writer, which can increase self efficacy in the area of writing
 * could make someone realize their love for writing and start a possible career path
 * keeps students up-to-date on current events

__//Threats://__
 * poor reviews on a self-written news story could cause student to feel inadequate
 * community might cause students to speak to someone they shouldn't be speaking to

__**Ideas for the classroom**__
 * writing assignment: have students report on a news story important to them
 * allow students to review NowPublic stories as part of a current events project
 * have students add relevant photos to news articles without them