At the conclusion of the 2002 fellowships, this year's Fellows were asked to reflect on their AFPF experiences and describe what they learned about the U.S. press. We asked which journalistic practices, standards, values and/or gimmicks they hoped to institute or adapt at their own publications. Furthermore we asked the Fellows to specify the techniques they intended to use as agents for passing on what they had learned. The essays contained in Reflections on American Journalism are their observations and opinions of the workings of the American press based on their fellowship experiences.

We invite you to read and enjoy these essays. Each offers interesting insight into journalism here and abroad and a richer understanding of the world we share.