FINAL EXAM
For the final exam, you will be expected to design a page with the following stories and pictures. You must follow all design principles and the style guide that was already provided on this website. You must provide headlines for the stories and captions for the pictures. I will provide some assistance as you guys are working. Below are some additional hints/tips:
- to change the # of columns in a story, go to object and select "text frame options." then change the number of columns
- to indent paragraphs, you can either copy a text box from the style guide and copy and paste your stories in there... OR you can change the indent on your tool bar on the right side of your page. Go to "paragraph" and enter in "1p" in the 2nd box on the left.
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Feature Lead Practice
Write a descriptive paragraph on the topic of your favorite dessert/sweet. Focus on details and consider the leads we read yesterday on the chaperone story and the Chinese baby formula story. The goal is not to say right away "Imagine yourself eating (fill in the blank)."
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The personality profile and the human interest story are the main types of feature writing. The personality profile takes an in-depth look at a prominent person in your community. Some ideas in terms of school would be teachers or star athletes. The angle that you take on your story is of utmost importance though. This is where your experience with interviews will be tested. Find an interesting and specific detail about the person and maintain focus on it. Most of these story ideas will fall in your lap... DO NOT FORCE A STORY ON A PERSON WHO IS NOT INTERESTING! For example, I could care less about your friend who eats so much you and your friends call him "the garbage disposal." Now, if your friend tries to break the world record for most grapes stuffed in his mouth at once, then you might have something. Don't do a feature story on a teacher because "he's awesome."
Lead --> Quote ---> Transition ----> Quote
Human interest stories are similar to profiles, only they are about things, events, issues, or trends that are not necessarily news. A great example is a feature story on teachers that have tattoos. Or you could write a story about a specific tattoo that has a lot of meaning for someone. Features stories often turn into In-depth sections that have several features. Another example of a potential human interest story is the recent movement towards becoming more "green."
--- Think of an angle on a story about going green. The more relevant you can make it to Lockport, the better in most cases.
--- Think of an angle you can take on household pets.
--- Think of an angle you can take on recent clothing trends.
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Basic Design rules
- Avoid double-decker headlines (No more than one on the page)
- Avoid the hot dog or hamburger approach (3 stories on top of each other or side by side)
- Use lines to separate story packages
- The unit of measurement in design is the pica = .167 inches. There should be 1 pica of space in between each element on the page.
- Main headline should be about TWICE the size of less important headlines.
- Place pictures within stories to create a nice package.
Today, we are going to begin playing around with Adobe InDesign a little bit. We will be using this program for our next project, so it is very important that you become familiar with it. This will also factor into your final exam.
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How do you think magazines are different from newspapers when it comes to the "death of print journalism?" What must publications like Newsweek do to survive and keep readership? What is your prediction for Newsweek's all-digital format? What is your prediction for print journalism as a whole?
Writing Reviews
Reviews do need a certain amount of timeliness. You don't want to review a movie that came out a month ago and everyone has already seen because your final endorsement of the movie isn't going to have much of an impact on who goes to see it. Reviews are often written very quickly for publication. In actual newspapers, writers get to review products before they even come out to the general public. Some high school newspapers enjoy that benefit as well, but we are unfortunately not going to have that luxury. You will be expected to review something that came out no earlier than last weekend, Nov. 18. For the sake of this lesson, we are going to focus specifically on movies, but all reviews follow this basic set-up. You can review a restaurant, CD, video game, or movie.
1. Brief description of the title/product including the hype - why are you reviewing it? (1st paragraph)
2. Your endorsement (end of 1st paragraph or into 2nd paragraph)
3. Go over the various elements - evidence (take notes!)
4. Include your opinion throughout the story for each element
5. Wrap-up on your opinion and your final recommendation
Before we delve into what goes into writing a movie review, take a couple minutes and answer the following prompt: Besides plot, what other elements make up a movie?
Take a look at this example of a movie review... what does the writer do well and what does she need to improve on?
http://www.snn-rdr.ca/snn/cr_lessonplans/srplan11_sample.html
http://rogerebert.suntimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080716/REVIEWS/55996637
http://www.rollingstone.com/music/albumreviews/ceremonials-20111101
http://www.videogamer.com/ps3/fifa_12/review.html
Info and Requirements for a movie review
· Names of stars of the movie
· Name of the director
· Rating
· Length of movie
· Evaluation of the plot of the movie - NOT A PLOT SUMMARY THOUGH
· Evaluation of actors' performances
· Any other elements of the movie that make this film unique (soundtrack, famous cinematographer or producer, etc.)
· Clear opinion of the film illustrated throughout the review, apparent in the analysis of the plot, characters, and other elements of the film
· Use of descriptive language throughout the review (use a thesaurus!)
· No more than 1000 words (excl. names of stars, director, rating, and length)
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Death of the newspaper
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/expose/2009/06/the-withering-watchdog.html
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=101237069
http://www.economist.com/node/7830218?Story_ID=7830218
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Write a one page analysis of the impact that the Watergate Scandal had on investigative journalism in America using the article I gave you and evidence from the movie. Why did a simple burglary explode into the biggest political scandal our nation has ever seen? What ethical rules did Woodward and Bernstein have to compromise in order to break their story? In what way did Woodward and Bernstein's investigation change journalism forever?
WATERGATE ARTICLE
Media Convergence
First, look up the definition of media and write it down. Then think of every form of media that you have taken in within the past week and write it down. By what means did you use to observe that media (iPod, movie theater, etc.)? What are the main reasons that you use the Internet?
http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=4766978n
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9s7afoYI-M
After viewing this video, your task is to explain what you THINK media convergence can potentially do to the way we communicate and receive media. To do this, you must first explain what you think media convergence is. You should be able to infer based off of the information from the video, but if you are still having trouble, go ahead and look it up. Think about how people communicated 150 years ago, 100 years ago, 50 years ago, 20 years ago, and even 10 years ago. Throughout these technological changes over time, what all can one person do nowadays at the click of a button? Finally, is this a good thing or a bad thing?
- What is media convergence?
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As a school newspaper/Journalism class, it is very difficult to produce "hard news." Why is this? On the opposite end of the spectrum, not everything that goes into a student newspaper is "soft news." Why do you think the line between "hard news" and "soft news" is blurred for student newspapers? How does the way you present a story affect if it is defined as hard or soft news?
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Generating News Story Ideas
Finding the News: The school press has three main sources of news.
A. School
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clubs
- activities curriculum
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codes of conduct
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sports
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Student Council
- awards, scholarships
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policy changes
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educational standards/standardized tests
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counseling
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improvement of facilities
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noteworthy individuals
B. Community
- laws, such as curfews, affecting students
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community concerns, such as gangs or graffiti
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entertainment
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local youth programs
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job opportunities
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volunteer possibilities
C. National/World News
close-up coverage of wider concerns as they DIRECTLY relate to students in your school
Go to this website and read the differences between hard news and soft news.
http://www.scribd.com/doc/19300197/Hard-News-Versus-Soft-News
As a school newspaper/Journalism class, it is very difficult to produce "hard news." Why is this? On the opposite end of the spectrum, not everything that goes into a student newspaper is "soft news." Why do you think the line between "hard news" and "soft news" is blurred for student newspapers? How does the way you present a story affect if it is defined as hard or soft news?
Summary lead:
Lobbyists flout disclosure rules in talks with commissioners
By Tony Cook and Michael Mishak for the Las Vegas Sun, July 13, 2008
Commentary: This lead is more representative of the less timely, more analytical approach that some newspapers are taking in their print editions. It covers who, what and when, but also why it matters to readers. Again, it uses active verbs, it is specific (170 occasions) and it is brief (35 words).
Anecdotal lead:
Tri-staters tell stories of the devastating tsunami
By Tony Cook for The Cincinnati Post, Jan. 8, 2005
Commentary: This article is a local angle on the devastating tsunami that struck Southeast Asia in 2005. As a result of the massive death toll and worldwide impact, most readers would have been inundated with basic information about the tsunami. Given that context, this lead uses an unexpected image to capture the reader’s attention and prepare them for a new take on the tsunami. Again, it is brief (23 words).
Question lead:
Same lobbyist for courts, shorter term, more money
By Tony Cook for the Las Vegas Sun, June 29, 2008
Commentary: Question leads can be useful in grabbing attention, but they are rarely as effective as other types of leads in terms of clearly and concisely providing the main point of a story. In this case, the second paragraph must carry a lot of the weight that would normally be handled in the lead.
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Interviewing Tips
Before the interview
- Get any background information on your subject/topic before the interview
- Secure a place and time that will accommodate you and the person you are interviewing. Do not go into an interview with only a certain amount of time available to you. Plan wisely so you do not have to cut an interview off.
- Brainstorm a list of questions. Questions should be open-ended (not yes/no) and should not lead the interviewee. For example, do not ask something like "wouldn't you think it would be a good idea for students to be able to carry backpacks?" That is a leading question and a yes/no.
- Dress appropriately (the more important the subject, the more professional you should dress)
During the interview
- Introduce yourself and shake hands. Politeness is key if you want the person to take you seriously
- Once seated, ask your interviewee if it is OK to record the conversation (if applicable)
- The first question is ALWAYS to ask for name and title (i.e. English teacher Jason Dubiel). Be sure to get accurate spelling
- Begin going through your questions. Do not be afraid to ask follow-up questions if the interviewee gives you interesting answers.
- If you are writing the answers, WRITE FAST!!! Accuracy is key! If you plan on quoting the person, you need an EXACT quote! You may use shorthand writing if it helps you.
- NEVER cut off the person you are interviewing.
After the interview
- Thank the person for their time
- Ask for contact information in case you have any other questions
- It is recommended that you stop the interview and chat a little bit to keep things cordial
- Stand up and shake hands again
- Once you are home, review your notes. Begin recording notes on a word document.
- If you need to check a quote, be sure to contact the person you interviewed
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Guiding Principles
Seek Truth and Report it as Fully as Possible
· Inform yourself continuously so you in turn can inform, engage, and educate the public in a clear and compelling way on significant issues.
· Be honest, fair, and courageous in gathering, reporting, and interpreting accurate information.
· Give voice to the voiceless.
· Hold the powerful accountable.
Act Independently
· Guard vigorously the essential stewardship role a free press plays in an open society.
· Seek out and disseminate competing perspectives without being unduly influenced by those who would use their power or position counter to the public interest.
· Remain free of associations and activities that may compromise your integrity or damage your credibility.
· Recognize that good ethical decisions require individual responsibility enriched by collaborative efforts.
Minimize Harm
· Be compassionate for those affected by your actions.
· Treat sources, subjects, and colleagues as human beings deserving of respect, not merely as means to your journalistic ends.
· Recognize that gathering and reporting information may cause harm or discomfort, but balance those negatives by choosing alternatives that maximize your goal of truthtelling.
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HW: Bring in a NEWS article tomorrow (either online or print newspaper) and write a two paragraph paper. The first paragraph should be a brief summary of the most important information from the article. The second paragraph should answer what news values does the story satisfy and explain how.
Types of Journalistic writing
- News/Sports
- Features/Human Interest
- Entertainment - Reviews
- Opinion/Editorial
What is the purpose of news / newspapers? Why is it a necessary part of democracy to have news / newspapers? From your experiences, what are the most common types of stories you see in a newspaper on the front page?
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