Journalism in Second Life

Authors

Bonnie Brennen, Marquette UniversityFollow
Erika dela Cerna, Marquette University

Document Type

Article

Language

eng

Publication Date

8-2010

Publisher

Taylor & Francis

Source Publication

Journalism Studies

Source ISSN

1461-670X

Original Item ID

DOI: 10.1080/14616701003638418

Abstract

Our research seeks to understand the emerging journalism practiced in Second Life—a computer-generated alternative reality. Framed by postmodernism, this study uses an ideological analysis to evaluate the three Second Life newspapers: the Alphaville Herald, the Metaverse Messenger and the Second Life Newspaper. We suggest that journalism in Second Life focuses on community building and education, considers the influence of the on-line world to resident members' off-line lives and raises important questions about freedom of expression.

Comments

Accepted version. Journalism Studies, Vol. 11, No. 4 (August 2010): 546-554. DOI. © 2010 Taylor & Francis. Used with permission.

Recommended Citation

Brennen, Bonnie and Cerna, Erika dela, "Journalism in Second Life" (2010). College of Communication Faculty Research and Publications. 65.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/comm_fac/65