Last June I made one of my most popular posts ever (and one of my first): my Summer reading list.

Basically, the idea was to compile a list of things to read and do to help journalists and journalism students become better prepared for new media journalism. I support the “peace-out method” of suggesting that people have a myriad of skills (or knowledge of several subjects), but that people show know two skills really well to take over a project.

Last year’s summer reading list encouraged journalists and students to learn:

• HTML
• CSS
• How to blog
• Audio/Video
• Flash

The idea is that it’s good to be exposed to a variety of skills. Then journalists should hone on on a few skills to really excel in (and this will vary from person to person based on what people are comfortable and enjoy). All these new media skills, of course, should be combined with strong reporting skills and solid news judgment.

Now I need you to help me make this list better and up-to-date. What would you change? Which resources would you guide people to?

I think some experience with databases and spreadsheets would be a good recommendation. But which resources do you recommend for going about those projects? Social media skills might make sense to, but how does one go about learning social media skills?

Any help would be great. A journalist should never stop learning.

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