Webb
1)Yes, a side is clearly taken
2)Kinda. More of a statement and reason.
3)There is some counter views
4)Personally, because I'm not that interested with this. Otherwise, to some one who shares the same iterest, might like this
5)Can use a bit of work. Maybe separate into his effect other players and his effect on the economy.
6)This is just one big paragraph
7)It is clear on wanting him back for another season.
Patten
1)View point is clear
2)Problem yes, solution maybe a little more work
3)Yes there is a counter viewpoint
4)Like with Webb's story, what your saying is iteresting, but I am not one who is into your topic
5)Organization of paragraphs is good
6)Ideas develope and do support the thesis
7)Writing is clear. Overall it was good
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Editorial Prewriting Questions
1. What is a problem/issue that our entire student body (our school, community, country, etc.) faces today?
Unemployment makes the want for money grow, but the jobs to make money short.
2. What is your view/position on the problem or situation?
Some people are out on the streets due to low income without a job.
3. What would you like to achieve with your editorial? (What is the desired result?)
Open up businesses to hire more people.
4. How will you persuade your audience to adopt your viewpoint as theirs? List at least 4 persuasive points.
People have no income
Sales and production of products drop
Prices rise
Low cirulation of money = recession
5. How will you motivate your readership to action in your conclusion?
Show how desperate some people are just to get money now a days
6. How will your editorial serve a public purpose?
Try to promote some sales to make more job opportunities.
Unemployment makes the want for money grow, but the jobs to make money short.
2. What is your view/position on the problem or situation?
Some people are out on the streets due to low income without a job.
3. What would you like to achieve with your editorial? (What is the desired result?)
Open up businesses to hire more people.
4. How will you persuade your audience to adopt your viewpoint as theirs? List at least 4 persuasive points.
People have no income
Sales and production of products drop
Prices rise
Low cirulation of money = recession
5. How will you motivate your readership to action in your conclusion?
Show how desperate some people are just to get money now a days
6. How will your editorial serve a public purpose?
Try to promote some sales to make more job opportunities.
Monday, March 15, 2010
Responses For Patten's Feature Story
1. Overall it was good. You had a lot of detail and made the story quite personal.
2. The lead was good; it did get me reading some more. I think a little more quotes would be good as well
3. You have multiple scenes. Your numbers make up for the small lack in details.
4. You seem to be attacking Brett in this article. You say he is a great player, but a little less attacking might work. (This is with the assumption that you are angled as a Brett Farve fan.)
2. The lead was good; it did get me reading some more. I think a little more quotes would be good as well
3. You have multiple scenes. Your numbers make up for the small lack in details.
4. You seem to be attacking Brett in this article. You say he is a great player, but a little less attacking might work. (This is with the assumption that you are angled as a Brett Farve fan.)
Friday, February 26, 2010
How to Write a Story
Hard news (+/- 600 words)
This is how journalists refer to news of the day. It is a chronicle of current events/incidents and is the most common news style on the front page of your typical newspaper.
It starts with a summary lead. What happened? Where? When? To/by whom? Why? (The journalist's 5 W's). It must be kept brief and simple, because the purpose of the rest of the story will be to elaborate on this lead.
Keep the writing clean and uncluttered. Most important, give the readers the information they need. If the federal government announced a new major youth initiative yesterday, that's today's hard news.
Soft news (+/-600 words):
news that isn't time-sensitive.Soft news includes profiles of people, programs or organizations. As we discussed earlier, the "lead" is more literary. Most of YPP's news content is soft news
Feature (+/-1500 words):
A news feature takes one step back from the headlines. It explores an issue. News features are less time-sensitive than hard news but no less newsworthy.
Editorial:
The editorial expresses an opinion. The editorial page of the newspaper lets the writer comment on issues in the news. All editorials are personal but the topics must still be relevant to the reader
Structure for your article
The lead
One of the most important elements of news writing is the opening paragraph or two of the story.
In a hard news story, the lead should be a full summary of what is to follow. It should incorporate as many of the 5 "W's" of journalism as possible
In a soft news story, the lead should present the subject of the story by allusion. This type of opening is somewhat literary. Like a novelist, the role of the writer is to grab the attention of the reader.
The body
The body of the story involves combining the opinions of the people you interview, some factual data, and a narrative which helps the story flow. A word of caution, however. In this style of writing, you are not allowed to "editorialize" (state your own opinion) in any way.
The role of a reporter is to find out what people are thinking of an issue and to report the opinions of different stakeholders of an issue
As a reporter, you are the eyes and ears for the readers. You should try to provide some visual details to bring the story to life (this is difficult if you have conducted only phone interviews, which is why face-to-face is best).
Further tips for news writing
Finding story ideas
Keep your eyes and ears open; listen to what your friends are talking about.
Read everything you can get your hands on; get story ideas from other newspapers and magazines.
Think of a youth angle to a current news story.
Research a subject that interests you ask yourself what you would like to know more about.
Talk to people in a specific field to find out what is important to them.
Newsgathering
Begin collecting articles on your subject.
Talk to friends and associates about the subject.
Contact any agencies or associations with interest or professional knowledge in the area.
Create a list of people you want to interview; cover both sides of the story by interviewing people on both sides of the issue.
Collect government statistics and reports on the subject get old press releases or reports to use as background.
Interviewing do's and don'ts
Be polite.
Explain the ground rules of the interview to people unfamiliar with how the media works - this means that you tell them the information they give you can and will be published. If they do not want any part of what they say published, they need to tell you it is "off the record."
Tape the interview (so if anyone comes back at you, you have the proof of what was said).
Build a relationship with the person being interviewed.
Start with easy questions; end with difficult questions.
Read the body language of the person you're interviewing and if they get defensive, back away from the question you are asking and return later.
Don't attack the source.
Keep control of the interview; don't let the subject ramble or stray from the subject.
On the other hand, don't let your "opinion" of what the story should be colour the interview. Always remember that the person you are talking with knows more about the subject than you do.
Organizing the information
Gather your notes, interviews and research into a file.
Review your notes.
Look for a common theme.
Search your notes for good quotes or interesting facts.
Develop a focus.
Write the focus of the article down in two or three sentences.
Writing and editing
Remember you are the narrator, the story teller.
Don't be afraid to rewrite.
Be as clear and concise in the writing as possible.
Avoid run-on sentences.
Be direct.
Tell a good story.
Tell the reader what you think they want to know.
Always ask yourself what the story is about.
Read the story out loud; listen carefully.
1. Find a Topic
2. Find an Angle
3. Collect Data
4. Conduct Interviews
5. Organize and Write
6. Revise and Edit
This is how journalists refer to news of the day. It is a chronicle of current events/incidents and is the most common news style on the front page of your typical newspaper.
It starts with a summary lead. What happened? Where? When? To/by whom? Why? (The journalist's 5 W's). It must be kept brief and simple, because the purpose of the rest of the story will be to elaborate on this lead.
Keep the writing clean and uncluttered. Most important, give the readers the information they need. If the federal government announced a new major youth initiative yesterday, that's today's hard news.
Soft news (+/-600 words):
news that isn't time-sensitive.Soft news includes profiles of people, programs or organizations. As we discussed earlier, the "lead" is more literary. Most of YPP's news content is soft news
Feature (+/-1500 words):
A news feature takes one step back from the headlines. It explores an issue. News features are less time-sensitive than hard news but no less newsworthy.
Editorial:
The editorial expresses an opinion. The editorial page of the newspaper lets the writer comment on issues in the news. All editorials are personal but the topics must still be relevant to the reader
Structure for your article
The lead
One of the most important elements of news writing is the opening paragraph or two of the story.
In a hard news story, the lead should be a full summary of what is to follow. It should incorporate as many of the 5 "W's" of journalism as possible
In a soft news story, the lead should present the subject of the story by allusion. This type of opening is somewhat literary. Like a novelist, the role of the writer is to grab the attention of the reader.
The body
The body of the story involves combining the opinions of the people you interview, some factual data, and a narrative which helps the story flow. A word of caution, however. In this style of writing, you are not allowed to "editorialize" (state your own opinion) in any way.
The role of a reporter is to find out what people are thinking of an issue and to report the opinions of different stakeholders of an issue
As a reporter, you are the eyes and ears for the readers. You should try to provide some visual details to bring the story to life (this is difficult if you have conducted only phone interviews, which is why face-to-face is best).
Further tips for news writing
Finding story ideas
Keep your eyes and ears open; listen to what your friends are talking about.
Read everything you can get your hands on; get story ideas from other newspapers and magazines.
Think of a youth angle to a current news story.
Research a subject that interests you ask yourself what you would like to know more about.
Talk to people in a specific field to find out what is important to them.
Newsgathering
Begin collecting articles on your subject.
Talk to friends and associates about the subject.
Contact any agencies or associations with interest or professional knowledge in the area.
Create a list of people you want to interview; cover both sides of the story by interviewing people on both sides of the issue.
Collect government statistics and reports on the subject get old press releases or reports to use as background.
Interviewing do's and don'ts
Be polite.
Explain the ground rules of the interview to people unfamiliar with how the media works - this means that you tell them the information they give you can and will be published. If they do not want any part of what they say published, they need to tell you it is "off the record."
Tape the interview (so if anyone comes back at you, you have the proof of what was said).
Build a relationship with the person being interviewed.
Start with easy questions; end with difficult questions.
Read the body language of the person you're interviewing and if they get defensive, back away from the question you are asking and return later.
Don't attack the source.
Keep control of the interview; don't let the subject ramble or stray from the subject.
On the other hand, don't let your "opinion" of what the story should be colour the interview. Always remember that the person you are talking with knows more about the subject than you do.
Organizing the information
Gather your notes, interviews and research into a file.
Review your notes.
Look for a common theme.
Search your notes for good quotes or interesting facts.
Develop a focus.
Write the focus of the article down in two or three sentences.
Writing and editing
Remember you are the narrator, the story teller.
Don't be afraid to rewrite.
Be as clear and concise in the writing as possible.
Avoid run-on sentences.
Be direct.
Tell a good story.
Tell the reader what you think they want to know.
Always ask yourself what the story is about.
Read the story out loud; listen carefully.
1. Find a Topic
2. Find an Angle
3. Collect Data
4. Conduct Interviews
5. Organize and Write
6. Revise and Edit
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Laws and Ethics Notes
First Amendment gives freedoms of:
-speech
-press
-religion
-assembly
-petition
Tinker Standard - sets standards in school
-Tinker vs. Des Moines School District
-Black Armbands in 1965 to protest Vietnam War
-Student spech does not be censored as long as it does not disrupt class work
Fraser Standard
-Bethel School District vs. Fraser
-Inappropriate speech for class president
-school officials can censor student speech that is vulgar or indecent. even if it does not cause disruption
The Hazelwood Standard
Censorship of school sponsored student expression is permissible when school officials can show that it is reasonably related to legitimate pedagogical concerns.
The Fredrick Standards
January 2002. olympic torch travels through town. Principal cancels school. Senior Frederick unveils banner on the street which reads "Bong Hits 4 Jesus". Suspended for 10 days.
Libel
-defamatory statement
-published to at least one other person
-false statement
-speech
-press
-religion
-assembly
-petition
Tinker Standard - sets standards in school
-Tinker vs. Des Moines School District
-Black Armbands in 1965 to protest Vietnam War
-Student spech does not be censored as long as it does not disrupt class work
Fraser Standard
-Bethel School District vs. Fraser
-Inappropriate speech for class president
-school officials can censor student speech that is vulgar or indecent. even if it does not cause disruption
The Hazelwood Standard
Censorship of school sponsored student expression is permissible when school officials can show that it is reasonably related to legitimate pedagogical concerns.
The Fredrick Standards
January 2002. olympic torch travels through town. Principal cancels school. Senior Frederick unveils banner on the street which reads "Bong Hits 4 Jesus". Suspended for 10 days.
Libel
-defamatory statement
-published to at least one other person
-false statement
Monday, February 8, 2010
Super Bowl Commercial
1.
What is the company?
Playstation
Who is the target audience:
Males who play video games (mainly males)
What persuasive method used (humor, action, celebrity, human interest, etc.)?
Humor, Action
How were camera shots and editing used to enhance the message?
Make it interesting. Quickcuts
What is the slogan/message for the company?
Live in your world, play in ours
Was the message effective? Why or why not?
No.
2.
What is the company?
Budweiser
Who is the target audience:
Beer Drinkers, Football fans
What persuasive method used (humor, action, celebrity, human interest, etc.)?
Humor
How were camera shots and editing used to enhance the message?
Replays, settings
What is the slogan/message for the company?
None
Was the message effective? Why or why not?
No.
3.
What is the company?
Chrysler
Who is the target audience:
Fans, Females
What persuasive method used (humor, action, celebrity, human interest, etc.)?
Celebrity (Dion)
How were camera shots and editing used to enhance the message?
Close-ups
What is the slogan/message for the company?
Drive and love
Was the message effective? Why or why not?
No
4.
What is the company?
Pepsi
Who is the target audience:
Soda drinkers, Ozzy Osborne fans
What persuasive method used (humor, action, celebrity, human interest, etc.)?
Celebrity (The Osbornes)
How were camera shots and editing used to enhance the message?
Unzipping
What is the slogan/message for the company?
A twist on a great thing
Was the message effective? Why or why not?
Not really.
5.
What is the company?
Fedex
Who is the target audience:
Package mailers
What persuasive method used (humor, action, celebrity, human interest, etc.)?
Humor, "Castaway" movie reference
How were camera shots and editing used to enhance the message?
Movie references
What is the slogan/message for the company?
None
Was the message effective? Why or why not?
No
6.
What is the company?
Dodge
Who is the target audience:
Truck drivers, Workers, Guys
What persuasive method used (humor, action, celebrity, human interest, etc.)?
Action
How were camera shots and editing used to enhance the message?
Close ups
What is the slogan/message for the company?
Grab life by the horns
Was the message effective? Why or why not?
Yes
7.
What is the company?
Gatorade
Who is the target audience:
Sports fans
What persuasive method used (humor, action, celebrity, human interest, etc.)?
Celebrity (Micheal Jordan)
How were camera shots and editing used to enhance the message?
Close ups
What is the slogan/message for the company?
Is it in you?
Was the message effective? Why or why not?
Yes
8.
What is the company?
Sports Center
Who is the target audience:
Football and Sports fans, Males
What persuasive method used (humor, action, celebrity, human interest, etc.)?
Celebrity, Humor
How were camera shots and editing used to enhance the message?
Closeups
What is the slogan/message for the company?
This is Sports Center
Was the message effective? Why or why not?
No
9.
What is the company?
H&R Block
Who is the target audience:
Tax payers
What persuasive method used (humor, action, celebrity, human interest, etc.)?
Celebrity (Willie Nelson)
How were camera shots and editing used to enhance the message?
What is the slogan/message for the company?
Double check your taxes
Was the message effective? Why or why not?
No
10.
What is the company?
Bud-light
Who is the target audience:
Beer Drinkers
What persuasive method used (humor, action, celebrity, human interest, etc.)?
Humor
How were camera shots and editing used to enhance the message?
Parade
What is the slogan/message for the company?
Make it a Bud Light
Was the message effective? Why or why not?
No
What is the company?
Playstation
Who is the target audience:
Males who play video games (mainly males)
What persuasive method used (humor, action, celebrity, human interest, etc.)?
Humor, Action
How were camera shots and editing used to enhance the message?
Make it interesting. Quickcuts
What is the slogan/message for the company?
Live in your world, play in ours
Was the message effective? Why or why not?
No.
2.
What is the company?
Budweiser
Who is the target audience:
Beer Drinkers, Football fans
What persuasive method used (humor, action, celebrity, human interest, etc.)?
Humor
How were camera shots and editing used to enhance the message?
Replays, settings
What is the slogan/message for the company?
None
Was the message effective? Why or why not?
No.
3.
What is the company?
Chrysler
Who is the target audience:
Fans, Females
What persuasive method used (humor, action, celebrity, human interest, etc.)?
Celebrity (Dion)
How were camera shots and editing used to enhance the message?
Close-ups
What is the slogan/message for the company?
Drive and love
Was the message effective? Why or why not?
No
4.
What is the company?
Pepsi
Who is the target audience:
Soda drinkers, Ozzy Osborne fans
What persuasive method used (humor, action, celebrity, human interest, etc.)?
Celebrity (The Osbornes)
How were camera shots and editing used to enhance the message?
Unzipping
What is the slogan/message for the company?
A twist on a great thing
Was the message effective? Why or why not?
Not really.
5.
What is the company?
Fedex
Who is the target audience:
Package mailers
What persuasive method used (humor, action, celebrity, human interest, etc.)?
Humor, "Castaway" movie reference
How were camera shots and editing used to enhance the message?
Movie references
What is the slogan/message for the company?
None
Was the message effective? Why or why not?
No
6.
What is the company?
Dodge
Who is the target audience:
Truck drivers, Workers, Guys
What persuasive method used (humor, action, celebrity, human interest, etc.)?
Action
How were camera shots and editing used to enhance the message?
Close ups
What is the slogan/message for the company?
Grab life by the horns
Was the message effective? Why or why not?
Yes
7.
What is the company?
Gatorade
Who is the target audience:
Sports fans
What persuasive method used (humor, action, celebrity, human interest, etc.)?
Celebrity (Micheal Jordan)
How were camera shots and editing used to enhance the message?
Close ups
What is the slogan/message for the company?
Is it in you?
Was the message effective? Why or why not?
Yes
8.
What is the company?
Sports Center
Who is the target audience:
Football and Sports fans, Males
What persuasive method used (humor, action, celebrity, human interest, etc.)?
Celebrity, Humor
How were camera shots and editing used to enhance the message?
Closeups
What is the slogan/message for the company?
This is Sports Center
Was the message effective? Why or why not?
No
9.
What is the company?
H&R Block
Who is the target audience:
Tax payers
What persuasive method used (humor, action, celebrity, human interest, etc.)?
Celebrity (Willie Nelson)
How were camera shots and editing used to enhance the message?
What is the slogan/message for the company?
Double check your taxes
Was the message effective? Why or why not?
No
10.
What is the company?
Bud-light
Who is the target audience:
Beer Drinkers
What persuasive method used (humor, action, celebrity, human interest, etc.)?
Humor
How were camera shots and editing used to enhance the message?
Parade
What is the slogan/message for the company?
Make it a Bud Light
Was the message effective? Why or why not?
No
Thursday, February 4, 2010
For reading time today: http://www.cnn.com
Definition:
Define “Journalism” in 1-3 sentences.
Currents events that are news worthy that are sent out. It can be sent out through newspapers, radios, Internet, etc.
List and describe the six criteria of newsworthiness.
TITLE DESCRIPTION EXAMPLE
1. Significance-
events that impacts a good amount of people.
Ex. Haiti earthquake, tsunami
2. Timeliness-
When things are happening. We care about things now.
Ex. Weather, Traffic
3. Unusual-
How different something is
Ex. fires, storms, earthquakes
4. Proximity-
Locality, things happening near us.
Ex. sports, weather, traffic
5. Prominence-
Important people
Ex. Presidents, celebrities,
6. Human Interest-
Story that is a "feel good" story that is not necessarily news worthy
Ex. Pet found after being missing
What are the advantages of print journalism?
1. Control on when you get the news instead of waiting for a specified time.
2. Tangible, portable.
3. Choice on order of what you read.
4. More descriptive
What are the advantages of broadcast journalism?
1. Video and sound combination
2. More current or live than news print and more flexible (in case of mistakes)
3. More detailed
Why has online journalism (convergent media) become so popular?
It takes the strength of both formats and combines them. You can have both videos and print.
Definition:
Define “Journalism” in 1-3 sentences.
Currents events that are news worthy that are sent out. It can be sent out through newspapers, radios, Internet, etc.
List and describe the six criteria of newsworthiness.
TITLE DESCRIPTION EXAMPLE
1. Significance-
events that impacts a good amount of people.
Ex. Haiti earthquake, tsunami
2. Timeliness-
When things are happening. We care about things now.
Ex. Weather, Traffic
3. Unusual-
How different something is
Ex. fires, storms, earthquakes
4. Proximity-
Locality, things happening near us.
Ex. sports, weather, traffic
5. Prominence-
Important people
Ex. Presidents, celebrities,
6. Human Interest-
Story that is a "feel good" story that is not necessarily news worthy
Ex. Pet found after being missing
What are the advantages of print journalism?
1. Control on when you get the news instead of waiting for a specified time.
2. Tangible, portable.
3. Choice on order of what you read.
4. More descriptive
What are the advantages of broadcast journalism?
1. Video and sound combination
2. More current or live than news print and more flexible (in case of mistakes)
3. More detailed
Why has online journalism (convergent media) become so popular?
It takes the strength of both formats and combines them. You can have both videos and print.
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