Tuesday, April 26, 2011

hard news story

Mon: girls lax, 8th grader on the team

Tues: Collect information and interview
Wed: Lead due, collect information and interview
Thurs: Write story
Friday: Rough draft of story is due at beginning of hour (peer editing)

Interviews:

1. Kelly
Q:Whats it like having an 8th grader on the team?
A: Its weird because shes so young, but its nice to have her there because shes a good asset to the team, she follows directions really well, and always listens to the coaches.

Q:What does she bring to the team?
A:she brings the future of our team, its good to have someone so good start now and stay here for the next four years.

Q:How do you think your team will do this season?
A: i dont know how we will do, but i hope we win more then we loose.

2. Kaitlyn
A: Shes a great addition to the team beause she always works hard, her being so young doesnt bother anyone.
A: She brings hardwork and a lot of dedication to the sport.
A: I think were going to have a much better season than last year.

3. Jessica
A: Once you see her play you would never guess that shes so much younger, so i enjoy having her on the team.
A: She brings a great future to the team.
A: I think we will win more games than last season.

4/25 notes

Hard News Story
  • Must be +/- 600 words.
  • It starts with a summary lead: (who, what, where, when, why, how) 1-2 sentences. Should make you want to continue reading.
  • Body: filled with things you are writing about- the facts. Add in interviews.. Helps weave everything into a coherant whole.
  • Keep the writing clean and uncluttered
Soft News
  • Must be +/- 600 words
  • Is not time sensative
  • Profiles of people, programs or organizations

Feature Story
  • Must be +/- 1,500
  • Explores an issue
  • Example.. Michael Sheradin story

Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Notes 4/19

We will take notes on Broadcast Journalism Law/Ethics

1. What are the 5 freedoms of the 1st amendment?

Speech, press, religion, assembly, petition

2. What is the Tinker Standard?
Student speech cannot be censored as long s it oes not "materially disrupt lass work or involve substantial disorer or invaion of the right of others" first court case that was in favor of the students.

3. What is the Frasier Standard?
Becaue school officials have an "interest in teaching students the boundries of socially appropriate behavior," they can censor student speech that is vulgar or indeent, even if it does not cause a "material or substantial disruption."

4. What is the Hazelwood Standard?
Censorship of school-sponsored student exression is permissible when school officials can show that it is "reasonably related to legitimate pedagogical concerns."

5. What is the Frederick Standard?
Senior Frederick unveils banner on the sidewalk across street which reads "Bong hits 4 jesus" Suspended for 10 days. you are still apart of a school activity.

6. What is the definition of libel?
Libel is printed, slander is spoken. it is a statement that hurts someones reputation. it is published to at least one other person, and the information is false.

Monday, April 18, 2011

Notes

Definition:
Define “Journalism” in 1-3 sentences.
The telling of current events that are news worthy through newspapers, magazines, and the internet.



List and describe the six criteria of newsworthiness.

TITLE DESCRIPTION EXAMPLE
1. timliness-care about things that are recent. sports, and weather

2. promince-care about important people. famous people.

3. proximity-care about the news that is close to us. weather, traffic.

4. significence-the larger the event, and the more people who are impacted by it. earthquake in japan.

5. unusualness-we care about things that dont happen that often. murders, house fires.

6. human interest-feel good stories. baby animals.




What are the advantages of print journalism?
1. stories go much more into detail.

2. you control what you read.

3. you can take it along with you.


What are the advantages of broadcast journalism?

1. more current than print.

2. live video and sound.

3. you can get it anywhere.

Why has online journalism (convergent media) become so popular?
Because you can watch videos, or read articles. It takes the best of both and puts it on the internet.