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This study examines the influence of j-bloggers on traditional journalistic practices, particularly focusing on non-partisanship and gatekeeping.

April 27, 2005JournalismOpen Access

The political j-blogger

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Content analysis reveals how j-bloggers maintain journalistic gatekeeping in a participatory blogging environment.

This study examines the influence of j-bloggers on traditional journalistic practices, particularly focusing on non-partisanship and gatekeeping.
Content analysis of 20 weblogs related to politics and civic affairs.
Focused on aspects of non-partisanship, transparency, and gatekeeping roles.
Investigated how journalists use blogs to link to other media sources.
Most j-bloggers express opinions while striving to uphold traditional journalistic gatekeeping.
The use of links predominantly connects to mainstream media, reinforcing existing norms.
Journalists are integrating blogs as enhancements rather than replacements of traditional practices.

Jane B. Singer (2005) studied this question.

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