Backpack Journalism Response by Lindsey Weygandt

Why master one skill when one can master several? I agree with Jane Steven's article because our job market is becoming more and more competitive. As a result of this, the ability to portray a story in various mediums is vital. I believe that through persistence, time, and effort journalists are capable of becoming a "jack of all trades." Convergence journalism is exciting because it offers many ways to convey information. Backpack journalism is essential because we live in a consumer based society that craves excitement and expects the media to portray information in a up-and-coming fashion.