For my talk on multiplatform science reporting for the Knight science journalism symposium, I prepared a cheatsheet on how to successfully produce a multimedia story. It goes over the need for planning, collaboration, innovation and interaction, and offers some tips on the use of video and data. Download the cheatsheet here (PDF)

Just about anyone working in the digital industries, or covering it for the media, will be in Las Vegas this week for the Consumer Electronics Show. CES is a monster of an event, showcasing all that is new in the world of technology, held in Las Vegas from 7 to 10 January. Over the past few years, the focus has largely shifted to technologies that impact on our digital lifestyles.

Journalists working on the web would do well to read “30 Usability Issues To Be Aware Of” on Smashing Magazine. It offers handy tips on issues such as the 3-click-rule: people should be able to find what they are looking for within 3 mouse clicks. For journalists without a background in web development and design, it also offers a great glossary of usability terms. Now there is no excuse for