How to Use Twitter As a Reporting Tool

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Some reporters tweet the news on their mobile phones.

Twitter is a popular social networking application that allows members to tweet their thoughts in 140 characters or less. Twitter is a valuable tool for reporters because it allows them to quickly report the news as it is happening and inform the public with the most important information. To use Twitter as a reporting tool, you should create a Twitter account with your professional name or news organization and follow large and national news organizations such as CNN, The New York Times and the Associated Press.

Things You'll Need

  • Twitter Account
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Instructions

    • 1

      Find a news story by witnessing the event first hand, checking tweets from other sources or receive a tip from a credible source.

    • 2

      Confirm the news item by checking other reports or verifying with the source.

    • 3

      Tweet the news item in 140 characters or less. Do not editorialize. Include the most important information. An example would be, "Three men fatally shot in Central Park."

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      Use a hashtag if one has already been created. Search for the news item on the main Twitter page. A hashtag allows members of Twitter to find your news item. For example, at the end of your tweet add "#PARKSHOOTING" If a hashtag has not been created, create one yourself by adding it to the end of your tweet.

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