From the preface. What is coming "next" in journalism? No one knows for sure, but we can all agree that it will be digital. The core concept of this guidebook is to leverage digital technology to do better journalism. Learning about new technology is nice, but it's not enough. What makes this book essential reading for students, professors and working journalists is the connection it makes between new technology and emerging concepts with the core principles of journalism. To help you get your arms around the limitless possibilities, you'll start with basic concepts like web design, blogging and crowdsourcing. Once you have a sufficient digital foundation, you'll explore specialized skills in multimedia, including audio, video and photography. The final section takes you through more advanced concepts, including data-driven journalism, managing online communities and building an online audience.