Watchdog blog roundup for 1-19-10

Close-up of a centuries-old handpress

What others are saying about watchdog journalism:

  • California Watch: Mark Katches put out a call for the most memorable investigative stories of 2009. “Despite our industry woes, strong watchdog reporting is thriving at news organizations large and small — including nonprofit newsrooms.”
  • Nieman Journalism Lab: What qualifies as a Spotlight story on Google News? Here are a few clues.