Blog Post Tompkins Chapter 12

In Chapter 12, backpack journalism is discussed. Tompkins also talks about how, in journalism, things are changing, and it is becoming more expected that people are solo on their stories and handle all aspects of the story themselves. Self-reliance is key, according to Tompkins, as being a backpack journalist requires one to be able to edit and shoot video, track down interviews alone and sort useful information from the useless noise. While doing this, a journalist is also required to maintain their accuracy and be ethical. Some tips given from Tompkins for being a backpack journalist include:

• Park close
• Use tripod
• Use headphones for recording sound
• Ask for help
• Use the internet