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17 Mar 2014
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The Jordan Media Institute (JMI) launched a new website called “Sahafiyoun” (www.jmijournalists.com). The website is a platform where JMI’s Master’s students can publish their work and disseminate some educational material, as well as news articles of interest to those in the field of communication, media and journalism.<br />
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Dr. Bassim Tweissi, JMI’s Dean, explained that the website was programmed and designed using advanced technology which enables students to display their media productions, both print and broadcast, on the website. In addition, the website provides an opportunity for journalists to benefit from the editorial path embraced by JMI in teaching professional journalism, which is based on combining journalism basics with the new values of editing and covering news.<br />
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The website consists of a group of sections and pages, such as “the Square”, displaying reports, news and stories prepared and edited by JMI’s students. Under “the Square”, readers can check the local publications, public policy affairs, humanitarian concerns and specialized coverage. As for “What’s New in Media” section, “Sahafiyoun” provides continuous follow up on new media affairs, locally, regionally and internationally, by covering technological, professional and media freedom aspects.<br />
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“Best Practices” page displays samples of the best international, regional and local journalistic practices. It also provides briefs about new developments in journalism education, in addition to keeping track of the latest international press publications. On the other hand, “What’s on Tomorrow” corner aims at developing the students’ abilities in writing futuristic stories and events.<br />