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20 May Should all journalists study PR? Must read posts from last week

Check out these must-see posts on all things journalism:

• What are the 10 most useful social media tools of this year? Expand your horizons beyond Twitter and Facebook!

• Read about how The Guardian was able to reach 1 million followers on Twitter, and some tips on how you can do the same.

• Thinking about data journalism? Start with this post featuring experts on “how to start turning statistics into stories.”

• Should all journalists study public relations? This journalism professor sure thinks so.

• How are journalism schools today helping students develop vital entrepreneurial journalism skills? This article from Poynter explains why this shift is so important for tomorrow’s journalists.

Ola Wietecha is a University of Washington student and an intern with SPJ’s Western Washington chapter. What do you want to know about journalism in our region? Email her at o.wietecha@gmail.com.