News writing is a key factor for journalists, but it helps with other types of writing as well. Here well known personality of Canada Media, Presenting News Writing Skills.
Elements of an Essay - Writing an Introduction ParagraphOxford Tutoring
Your introduction is the first impression that your readers will get off your essay. If it does not interest them or they do not like what they read, then they will not take the time to read the rest of your paper.
This lesson is over what makes a writer's voice: tone, word choice, and style. This interactive lesson helps students understand the concepts of tone, word choice, and style. Finally, there are tips for developing your own writer's voice.
News writing is a key factor for journalists, but it helps with other types of writing as well. Here well known personality of Canada Media, Presenting News Writing Skills.
Elements of an Essay - Writing an Introduction ParagraphOxford Tutoring
Your introduction is the first impression that your readers will get off your essay. If it does not interest them or they do not like what they read, then they will not take the time to read the rest of your paper.
This lesson is over what makes a writer's voice: tone, word choice, and style. This interactive lesson helps students understand the concepts of tone, word choice, and style. Finally, there are tips for developing your own writer's voice.
Unit 6.3: Non-Fiction Study: Newspapers and Current Events
News Article presentation from: http://www.prdaily.com/Main/Articles/The_elements_of_a_good_headline_18114.aspx
I DO NOT OWN THE NEWS ARTICLE PRESENTATION PART.
This is a powerpoint presentation about campus journalism. This discuss the ways on how to write basic structure of news writing, editorial writing, feature writing, sports writing, etc. Likewise, this explains some basic ways on how to discuss and explain campus journalism to student writers.
Discussion QuestionHave you ever looked at the quotes in a news s.docxmickietanger
Discussion Question:
Have you ever looked at the quotes in a news story and wondered what the reporter was trying to imply about the source?
I seem to find myself wondering all the time, especially in sports news and celebrity features. For example, the
Washington Post
did a piece on professional basketball player, Caron Butler, quoting a childhood friend as saying, “We used to see the big dudes come through, with their cars shining. We didn’t have nothing.” The late Bella Stumbo, of the
Los Angeles Times,
was sharply criticized for quoting the late Washington, D.C., mayor Marion Barry using words like "wanna" instead of "want to" and "I be sittin'" instead of "I'll be sitting" in
her profile
of the politician.
After you have read this week's assigned readings, please address this discussion prompt. What is a reporter’s obligation to his or her sources? His or her audience? Are quotes in the vernacular appropriate or inappropriate? Are they even ethical? How
are
we supposed to handle poor grammar and dialects in our quotes? What are some of the rules for quoting sources? Find and include other stories in your post that used a source's vernacular and tell us whether the quotes were handled appropriately or inappropriately and why you think so. What do you think the reporters were trying to accomplish by writing their stories this way? Would you have quoted these sources the same way or differently (explain)? What have you learned about interviewing? Have you any tips to share?
Peer Review 1:
I think this topic relates a lot to our discussion on what a “journalist” is and what sets them apart from pundits and bloggers, their obligation to present the truth. I can appreciate that Bella Stumbo chose to include the exact and direct quotes of Barry, accent and vernacular included. However, like all things there is a time, place, and reason. I believe that because Stumbo was writing a profile, she did the piece more justice by including the speech patterns. They show character and background in peripheral way. The rules for this week mentioned that grammatical mistakes should be used as they were spoken, but accents should not. There can be a fine line between those two. I’ve lived all over the world and I can tell you from experience, accents and vernacular combined can create something of a dialect. Regardless, we aren’t trying to be speech analysts, but writers. The audience and intention of the piece must always be considered. A running theme in the class has been to choose each word carefully, and if it doesn’t add to the story you don’t need it. For example, I found an article online that described Wendy Williams' reaction to a celebrity tryst:
‘It’s only been three weeks! And she’s 26! That’s old enough to understand—like, you don’t show your feelings on your sleeve in three weeks, you know? And he’s a 30-something.’
Here the writer is not only adding inflection or feeling by using multiple exclamation marks, but why add the “- li.
Ashford 5: Week 4 Instructor Guidance
News Coverage Galore!
In Week 4, you’ll continue to amass advice on refining your reporting skills. Do the assigned reading, and
you’ll see that obituaries, news releases, and the basic news stories all rely on one thing—sound news
judgment!
The Deal on the Obituary Piece
One of my jobs at ABC News was slightly peculiar. I’m glad you’re sitting down! I wrote obituary summaries,
called obits, in 2005. The catch? They were for people who were still alive! The purpose was to provide
onepage life summaries for famous people. In the event of an unexpected death, the network would have
ready access to the most important facts about the person’s life; the media organization would not be caught
off guard and could break/report the news using the obit information right away. I recall writing obits for the
likes of Michael Jackson, Hillary Clinton, Ted Kennedy, and the former President of Pakistan. Unfortunately,
you can see that the need for even obituary summaries for the living is real.
What is the overarching point here? An obituary is about the person’s life! It should offer a rundown of what
the person accomplished while alive, preferably in the order of chronology or significance. Details such as
the manner of death or scandals are not essential and should be handled with caution. Make sure you are
familiar with your organization’s policy on obituaries, because what reporters are expected to omit or include
can vary throughout the media.
Can you see why obituaries are ideal for the inverted pyramid structure? Also, I strongly advise you to
triplecheck the spelling of the person’s name. This is one simple instance where more than your credibility
will be at stake in the event of inaccuracy.
News Releases: Love them or Hate Them?
Personally, I have grown to love them! And trust me, you will too, especially on exceptionally slow news
days. You just have to be able to read between the lines. Like News Reporting & Writing says, the news
releases that journalists are provided with are usually very selfserving. Thinking of them as press releases
will help you to avoid falling for the trap of reporting the release as a means of free publicity. Knowing what
the sender hopes to gain from the media coverage that they are eliciting is important.
The news releases I appreciate most are those centered on announcements or causes. They are your news
plug for timeliness and relevance! The trick now is to take the plug and utilize it to turnover a report that
advances an underlying story.
For example, I once got a news release from a local nonprofit announcing the coming of World Aids Day in
December and detailing the rally planned. Reporting this alone would have qualified as a story by some
accounts, but journalists must take it a step further. In turn, I researched, coming to learn of the rapidly rising
numbers of women in monogamous relationships with HIV in.
This is a presentation by Dada Robert in a Your Skill Boost masterclass organised by the Excellence Foundation for South Sudan (EFSS) on Saturday, the 25th and Sunday, the 26th of May 2024.
He discussed the concept of quality improvement, emphasizing its applicability to various aspects of life, including personal, project, and program improvements. He defined quality as doing the right thing at the right time in the right way to achieve the best possible results and discussed the concept of the "gap" between what we know and what we do, and how this gap represents the areas we need to improve. He explained the scientific approach to quality improvement, which involves systematic performance analysis, testing and learning, and implementing change ideas. He also highlighted the importance of client focus and a team approach to quality improvement.
Operation “Blue Star” is the only event in the history of Independent India where the state went into war with its own people. Even after about 40 years it is not clear if it was culmination of states anger over people of the region, a political game of power or start of dictatorial chapter in the democratic setup.
The people of Punjab felt alienated from main stream due to denial of their just demands during a long democratic struggle since independence. As it happen all over the word, it led to militant struggle with great loss of lives of military, police and civilian personnel. Killing of Indira Gandhi and massacre of innocent Sikhs in Delhi and other India cities was also associated with this movement.
The Indian economy is classified into different sectors to simplify the analysis and understanding of economic activities. For Class 10, it's essential to grasp the sectors of the Indian economy, understand their characteristics, and recognize their importance. This guide will provide detailed notes on the Sectors of the Indian Economy Class 10, using specific long-tail keywords to enhance comprehension.
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The Art Pastor's Guide to Sabbath | Steve ThomasonSteve Thomason
What is the purpose of the Sabbath Law in the Torah. It is interesting to compare how the context of the law shifts from Exodus to Deuteronomy. Who gets to rest, and why?
The French Revolution, which began in 1789, was a period of radical social and political upheaval in France. It marked the decline of absolute monarchies, the rise of secular and democratic republics, and the eventual rise of Napoleon Bonaparte. This revolutionary period is crucial in understanding the transition from feudalism to modernity in Europe.
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Synthetic Fiber Construction in lab .pptxPavel ( NSTU)
Synthetic fiber production is a fascinating and complex field that blends chemistry, engineering, and environmental science. By understanding these aspects, students can gain a comprehensive view of synthetic fiber production, its impact on society and the environment, and the potential for future innovations. Synthetic fibers play a crucial role in modern society, impacting various aspects of daily life, industry, and the environment. ynthetic fibers are integral to modern life, offering a range of benefits from cost-effectiveness and versatility to innovative applications and performance characteristics. While they pose environmental challenges, ongoing research and development aim to create more sustainable and eco-friendly alternatives. Understanding the importance of synthetic fibers helps in appreciating their role in the economy, industry, and daily life, while also emphasizing the need for sustainable practices and innovation.
We all have good and bad thoughts from time to time and situation to situation. We are bombarded daily with spiraling thoughts(both negative and positive) creating all-consuming feel , making us difficult to manage with associated suffering. Good thoughts are like our Mob Signal (Positive thought) amidst noise(negative thought) in the atmosphere. Negative thoughts like noise outweigh positive thoughts. These thoughts often create unwanted confusion, trouble, stress and frustration in our mind as well as chaos in our physical world. Negative thoughts are also known as “distorted thinking”.
Fall 2020 JOU 1000 5th Class and FIRST for week of September 7, 2020
1. JOU 1000
Introduction to
Journalism
Professor Michael Rizzo
Director, Journalism Program
Division of Mass Communication
Collins College of Professional Studies
Week of Sept. 7, 2020
4. Recap
AP Style offers consistency to way
stories are written
LEADS open the way for readers to want
to read more about your story
Asking “What’s this story really about?”
helps you find the lead
Quotes should add emotion or context
5. Elements of Journalism
1. Journalism’s first obligation is to the truth.
2. Its loyalty is to citizens.
3. Its essence is a discipline of verification.
4. Its practitioners must maintain independence
5. It must serve as a monitor of power.
6. It must provide a forum for public criticism.
7. It must make the significant interesting and
relevant.
8. It must keep the news comprehensive and
proportional.
9. Journalists must exercise their personal conscience.
10. Citizens also have rights and responsibilities to the
news.
6. Writing assignments
The writing assignments have been
graded. You can see my comments in
BlackBoard for your submissions.
If you see a 0 grade, it means there’s
been nothing submitted.
Email me with any questions.
7. WRITING YOUR STORIES
Slow down. Think first then write.
Check what your editor wants:
What kind of lead or style?
How many words?
(Editors often cut off stories at
at the word count limit. If your
best information is after that,
readers will never see it)
8. Do you need to write a headline?
(if it’s not asked for, don’t do
the extra work – focus on your
story)
9. Journalism writing is NOT a stream of
consciousness like a diary entry.
1) Check your facts
2) Decide on what to put in your lead
(if it’s a summary lead it needs
to be the 5Ws) and the most
significant aspect of the story
3) Make your lead engaging and for
summary leads a straightforward
telling of the facts
10. 4) Follow and apply AP style
5) Check your grammar and
punctuation (if you’re not sure
check online or in a book on
grammar)
6) Tell a story in plain language and
simple sentences that flow from
one to another.
11. 7) Check your work before you
submit it to be sure your facts,
names and information is correct
from your source material
8) Read your story out loud. Listen
for words or phrases that don’t
sound right (do you need an “a”
or an “an” before a word? Should
the verb be singular or plural? Is
the sentence confusing?)
12. West Bank March assignment
Summary Lead was wanted
Word count asked for: 75 words
(assignment explained that
70-80 words would be OK)
13.
14. What makes news?
• Stories with impact
• Stories about conflict
• Stories that are timely
• Stories that are local
• Stories about something
unique
• Stories about celebrities
• Stories for usefulness
• Human interest stories
15. For this story it was the conflict
aspect of the march that jumped out
at as newsworthy that needed to be
in the lead to grab a reader’s
attention that this was not just a
ordinary protest or gathering.
17. PDQ Airlines assignment
Summary Lead was wanted
Word count asked for: 150 words
(assignment explained that
145-155 words would be OK)
18.
19. What makes news?
• Stories with impact
• Stories about conflict
• Stories that are timely
• Stories that are local
• Stories about something
unique
• Stories about celebrities
• Stories for usefulness
• Human interest stories
20. For this story it was the unique
landing and that no one was hurt
aspects of the story that jumped out
at as newsworthy that needed to be
in the lead to grab a reader’s
attention that this was not just a
ordinary plane landing.
22. Here is another chance to practice.
See the assignment Syrian
Refugees.
Follow the directions on what to
write, how many words to write
and the deadline to submit your
story.
23. I will have a new presentation by
the end of the week and we’ll
rejoin the course outline schedule.
