1. Submit Separated At Birth/F to Editor
2. Update Top 5
3. Sign up for concept/article - BEGIN LEGWORK
4. Schedule an Interview this week (you must have at least 10 questions and show your editor your notes). Get those quotes!
5. Journalism I - Chapters 7, 8 due this week; Journalism II-XVII - questions on chapters 7 (p. 135, 1-4) and chapters 8 (p. 149, 1-4)
See me today about ANY inaccuracies in the gradebook.
Good job last week! Find your niche. Find your voice. Keep developing your writing technique (leads, attribution, writing to be cut) and your approach to concepting.
Monday, September 28, 2009
Chapter 8
Journalism
Mr. Roark
Chapter 8
Reporters
139-151
PG 139
1. “... to see and to hear and to feel for the rest of us and then… to tell us the reality that is beyond our reach…”
-What does this quote mean in regard to a reporter’s “job?”
2. Who makes journalism?
3. What is the essential act of journalism?
4. Summarize the last chapter of page 139. Are you living up to this? Why or why not?
PG 141
5. Define the following terms:
-timely news:
-judging information:
-conceptualize:
-general assignment reporters:
-beat reporters:
PG 142
-sources:
-personal sources:
-interviewing:
-relationship with source:
-relationship with editor:
-editor’s job(s):
PG 144
6. Under personal characteristics, explain why the following are essential for a reporter.
a. curiosity:
b. boldness:
c. tenacity:
d. retentive memory:
PG 145
e. __________________ - because most of a reporter’s life is spent interviewing.
f. __________________ - because they have no subpoena power.
g. willingness to work hard-
h. competitiveness:
I. integrity:
j. accurate and fair:
PG 146
Summarize the section, Becoming a Professional (things to address: point of view, questioning assumptions, check, re-check accuracy, availability, scoop).
PG 148
Explain the following sentences:
a. “Being a reporter is not a good job choice for everyone.”
b. “One common characteristic is the desire to practice the craft.”
Mr. Roark
Chapter 8
Reporters
139-151
PG 139
1. “... to see and to hear and to feel for the rest of us and then… to tell us the reality that is beyond our reach…”
-What does this quote mean in regard to a reporter’s “job?”
2. Who makes journalism?
3. What is the essential act of journalism?
4. Summarize the last chapter of page 139. Are you living up to this? Why or why not?
PG 141
5. Define the following terms:
-timely news:
-judging information:
-conceptualize:
-general assignment reporters:
-beat reporters:
PG 142
-sources:
-personal sources:
-interviewing:
-relationship with source:
-relationship with editor:
-editor’s job(s):
PG 144
6. Under personal characteristics, explain why the following are essential for a reporter.
a. curiosity:
b. boldness:
c. tenacity:
d. retentive memory:
PG 145
e. __________________ - because most of a reporter’s life is spent interviewing.
f. __________________ - because they have no subpoena power.
g. willingness to work hard-
h. competitiveness:
I. integrity:
j. accurate and fair:
PG 146
Summarize the section, Becoming a Professional (things to address: point of view, questioning assumptions, check, re-check accuracy, availability, scoop).
PG 148
Explain the following sentences:
a. “Being a reporter is not a good job choice for everyone.”
b. “One common characteristic is the desire to practice the craft.”
Chapter 7
Journalism
Mr. Roark
Chapter 7
PG. 116
Why did the capture of Hussein come at such a bad time for newspapers?
How did news outlets adjust?
What is “electronic product?”
What is meant by the statement “The web threatens to change just about everything in journalism?”
PG 118
Explain the following things:
-Flexibility
-Immediacy
-Variety
-Expansion
-Depth
-Context
-Permanence (pg 121)
-Interactivity (pg 122)
-News Web Site (pg 123)
-Shovel ware
PG 125
What is the difference between aggressive and moderate updating?
PG 127
Reproduce the News Web Site Organizational Chart.
PG 131
List some of the credibility questions that are present within “the web:”
PG 132
What is a web log?
PG 133
Why and how did web logs proliferate?
PG 134
11. Why is the following statement true: “individuals, small groups, and corporations have gotten into the news business.”
Mr. Roark
Chapter 7
PG. 116
Why did the capture of Hussein come at such a bad time for newspapers?
How did news outlets adjust?
What is “electronic product?”
What is meant by the statement “The web threatens to change just about everything in journalism?”
PG 118
Explain the following things:
-Flexibility
-Immediacy
-Variety
-Expansion
-Depth
-Context
-Permanence (pg 121)
-Interactivity (pg 122)
-News Web Site (pg 123)
-Shovel ware
PG 125
What is the difference between aggressive and moderate updating?
PG 127
Reproduce the News Web Site Organizational Chart.
PG 131
List some of the credibility questions that are present within “the web:”
PG 132
What is a web log?
PG 133
Why and how did web logs proliferate?
PG 134
11. Why is the following statement true: “individuals, small groups, and corporations have gotten into the news business.”
Monday, September 21, 2009
Chapters Headings Covered in Journalism So far this semester
1. News and Society
2. Culture of Journalism
3. Becoming a Journalist
4. Newspapers
5. Magazines
6. Television and Radio
2. Culture of Journalism
3. Becoming a Journalist
4. Newspapers
5. Magazines
6. Television and Radio
Topics Covered So Far in Journalism - Needed for Mastery
1. Interviewing: have questions ready...be prepared...write it down! DO LEGWORK! Get multiple sources.
2. Attribution
3. Avoid Cliches
4. Good Lead Paragraph
5. Bold names and things of interest
6. Write to be cut
7. Contribute on Thursdays: all hands on deck...let's communicate...coordinate.
2. Attribution
3. Avoid Cliches
4. Good Lead Paragraph
5. Bold names and things of interest
6. Write to be cut
7. Contribute on Thursdays: all hands on deck...let's communicate...coordinate.
Chapter 6 Worksheet
Journalism
Mr. Roark
Chapter 6 101-116
PG. 101
1.) _______________ is the father of broadcast news.
2.) The ____________ ____ __________________ _______________ come from his practices.
3.) The ____________ of broadcasting used sound and then sight to create a means of communication.
4.) Another characteristic of broadcast new is its __________________.
PG. 102
5.) Describe what commentators call the “global village.” Why is this like the colonial days?
6.) _____________ brings us together in a way no other medium can.
7.) Harnessing ________________ is the key to radio communication.
8.) Explain the findings of Marconi. DeForest, and Fessinden.
9.) Electronic waves travel how fast?
10.) What was the first major news event in which radio communication played an important roll?
11.) How long did it take to develop the concept of radio as a mass medium? Why? Explain.
12.) The two major formats for radio are ________ and _____________.
13.) What is the difference between commercial and non commercial radio stations?
PG. 104
14.) What two shows have set a high standard for news radio? Why? How?
15.) How many commercial stations reach this high standard? Why? Why not ?
PG 105
16.) The dominance of the current radio system is being challenged by what two things? Why?
1.
2.
17.) (on a separate sheet of paper) Reproduce the radio organizational chart:
PG 107
18.) Stations (TV) make almost all their money by selling what?
19.) What is an affiliated station?
20.) What do national networks provide for stations?
21.) _____________ was referred to as “the most trusted man in America?”
22.) Cable television represents a major turn in television, why? Explain.
PG 108
23.) Reproduce a television organizational chart:
PG 109
24.) What are the top five cable TV companies (as of 2001)?
1.
2.
3.
4.
PG 110
25.) What types of news shows developed after 1940?
1.
2.
3.
PG 111
26.) What are some of the criticisms of television news shows?
1. 3.
2. 4.
27.) List the top five broadcast television companies.
1. 4.
2. 5.
3.
PG 113
28.) Explain the stringent government regulations that broadcasting operates under.
29.) Who is the “traffic cop” of broadcasting? What is their role?
30.) Most of the regulations the FCC has imposed on broadcasts have to do with ______,________, and __________ matters.
31.) Describe the future of broadcasting:
Mr. Roark
Chapter 6 101-116
PG. 101
1.) _______________ is the father of broadcast news.
2.) The ____________ ____ __________________ _______________ come from his practices.
3.) The ____________ of broadcasting used sound and then sight to create a means of communication.
4.) Another characteristic of broadcast new is its __________________.
PG. 102
5.) Describe what commentators call the “global village.” Why is this like the colonial days?
6.) _____________ brings us together in a way no other medium can.
7.) Harnessing ________________ is the key to radio communication.
8.) Explain the findings of Marconi. DeForest, and Fessinden.
9.) Electronic waves travel how fast?
10.) What was the first major news event in which radio communication played an important roll?
11.) How long did it take to develop the concept of radio as a mass medium? Why? Explain.
12.) The two major formats for radio are ________ and _____________.
13.) What is the difference between commercial and non commercial radio stations?
PG. 104
14.) What two shows have set a high standard for news radio? Why? How?
15.) How many commercial stations reach this high standard? Why? Why not ?
PG 105
16.) The dominance of the current radio system is being challenged by what two things? Why?
1.
2.
17.) (on a separate sheet of paper) Reproduce the radio organizational chart:
PG 107
18.) Stations (TV) make almost all their money by selling what?
19.) What is an affiliated station?
20.) What do national networks provide for stations?
21.) _____________ was referred to as “the most trusted man in America?”
22.) Cable television represents a major turn in television, why? Explain.
PG 108
23.) Reproduce a television organizational chart:
PG 109
24.) What are the top five cable TV companies (as of 2001)?
1.
2.
3.
4.
PG 110
25.) What types of news shows developed after 1940?
1.
2.
3.
PG 111
26.) What are some of the criticisms of television news shows?
1. 3.
2. 4.
27.) List the top five broadcast television companies.
1. 4.
2. 5.
3.
PG 113
28.) Explain the stringent government regulations that broadcasting operates under.
29.) Who is the “traffic cop” of broadcasting? What is their role?
30.) Most of the regulations the FCC has imposed on broadcasts have to do with ______,________, and __________ matters.
31.) Describe the future of broadcasting:
Chapter 5 Worksheet
Journalism
Mr. Roark
Chapter 5
P. 81
1. Who was Jann Wenner and what was his idea?
P. 82
2. As of 2002, how many titles were listed in the national Directory of Magazines? _________
3. List the reasons why someone would be drawn to writing for a magazine:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
P. 83
4. How high is the “standard of journalism” compared to a newspaper? Explain.
5. How many times should a magazine writer expect to change jobs? Why?
6. Describe the day to day “work” of a magazine journalist. Does this surprise you? Why or why not?
P. 84
7. List and explain the four major types of magazines:
1.
2.
3.
4.
P. 85
List the tope 10 circulated magazines and their average paid circulation:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
P. 87
9. What are the three parts of the magazine triad?
1.
2.
3.
p. 88
10. Describe each part:
1.
2.
3.
P. 90
11. Draw a magazine organizational chart:
P. 92
12. What is the average salary by region for editor-in-chief?
Northeast:
South:
North Central:
West:
P. 93
13. Who were Henry Luce and Briton Haden? What did they create and why was it unique?
14. What type of writing did they develop that people came to enjoy? How did this differ from newspapers?
15. Explain what an extended feature story is:
P. 94
16. ______________ cannot be overemphasized in journalism.
17. A staple of a magazine writing is the _______ profile.
P. 95
18. Since a “playboy” interview does not require many writing techniques, what things must a journalist do?
1.
2.
3.
19. The term literacy journalism refers to a ________ of writing and an __________ to the subject.
20. The problem is that to be considered journalism – such writing must adhere to the ____________ of accuracy.
P. 96
21. What are the most romantic professional (journalistic) thoughts a young journalist can have?
22. Many people who want to get into the field of magazine journalism do so by accepting _____________ _____________.
23. Knowing a ____________ and the ______________ _____ _________________ that it publishes is the first step in the freelance process.
P. 98
23. Why is there much opportunity for freelance writing for young writers?
24. Describe the future of magazines:
Mr. Roark
Chapter 5
P. 81
1. Who was Jann Wenner and what was his idea?
P. 82
2. As of 2002, how many titles were listed in the national Directory of Magazines? _________
3. List the reasons why someone would be drawn to writing for a magazine:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
P. 83
4. How high is the “standard of journalism” compared to a newspaper? Explain.
5. How many times should a magazine writer expect to change jobs? Why?
6. Describe the day to day “work” of a magazine journalist. Does this surprise you? Why or why not?
P. 84
7. List and explain the four major types of magazines:
1.
2.
3.
4.
P. 85
List the tope 10 circulated magazines and their average paid circulation:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
P. 87
9. What are the three parts of the magazine triad?
1.
2.
3.
p. 88
10. Describe each part:
1.
2.
3.
P. 90
11. Draw a magazine organizational chart:
P. 92
12. What is the average salary by region for editor-in-chief?
Northeast:
South:
North Central:
West:
P. 93
13. Who were Henry Luce and Briton Haden? What did they create and why was it unique?
14. What type of writing did they develop that people came to enjoy? How did this differ from newspapers?
15. Explain what an extended feature story is:
P. 94
16. ______________ cannot be overemphasized in journalism.
17. A staple of a magazine writing is the _______ profile.
P. 95
18. Since a “playboy” interview does not require many writing techniques, what things must a journalist do?
1.
2.
3.
19. The term literacy journalism refers to a ________ of writing and an __________ to the subject.
20. The problem is that to be considered journalism – such writing must adhere to the ____________ of accuracy.
P. 96
21. What are the most romantic professional (journalistic) thoughts a young journalist can have?
22. Many people who want to get into the field of magazine journalism do so by accepting _____________ _____________.
23. Knowing a ____________ and the ______________ _____ _________________ that it publishes is the first step in the freelance process.
P. 98
23. Why is there much opportunity for freelance writing for young writers?
24. Describe the future of magazines:
To Do List for Week Three
1. Top Five update
2. Chapters 5,6 (I - worksheets on blog, II-XVII - questions at end of chapters: p. 98, 1-4, p. 114 1-3)
3. Photographer Downline/Protocol
4. Personal article written, edited with multiple quotes, sent, cliches avoided...
5. Separated at Birth
6. Error Report
7. dissemination stations
8. Gradebook Reminder
2. Chapters 5,6 (I - worksheets on blog, II-XVII - questions at end of chapters: p. 98, 1-4, p. 114 1-3)
3. Photographer Downline/Protocol
4. Personal article written, edited with multiple quotes, sent, cliches avoided...
5. Separated at Birth
6. Error Report
7. dissemination stations
8. Gradebook Reminder
Journalism Focus Point: Sparta Feature Article
Using the samples provided by Mr. Roark, fashion an article that features a team, group, or individual within the Sparta community. You may use athletes, performers, musicians, academicians, staff members - anyone who typifies the Sparta spirit. Think of the Spartan core values and hilight how your featured subject is unique and making a difference in the lives of others. Follow the story construction typical of a feature. Be sure to include MULTIPLE sources and quotes. Write this for publication. You will complete your first draft in class today.
Monday, September 14, 2009
Journalism Chapter Three
Journalism
Mr. Roark
Chapter 3
PG. 43
1. Journalism is a profession that requires no ___________________ or special ____________ to enter the field
2. Most people, though, go through a training ___________ that may take years and never stops
3. The first step is to:
4. Journalists are interested in the __________ around them. They are genuinely___________.
5. The wide range of knowledge a journalist needs comes through ___________.
PG. 44
6. Reading also helps develop __________ skills.
7. ____________ is the number one skill people look for when hiring journalists.
8. Journalists must have knowledge of the rules of _________, spelling, and ___________. They should also have a wide _________.
Learn about the field
9. List some publications that pay a lot of attention to the media and the field of journalism:
-
-
-
-
10. List some of the organizations journalists can join:
-
-
-
11. List 2 books you could read to learn about journalism in a “real” sense (the dirty truth):
-
-
Get Training
12. What does on look for when choosing a college?
-
-
-
Go To Work
13. Journalism is a matter of _______________.
When can you practice?
PG. 47
14. Summarize the GETTING HELP section on pg 47.
PG. 49
15. Examine the resume. Specifically under “professional and world experience” and “other activities” what theme is evident? What can you learn from Tracy L. Jones?
PG. 50
16. What is a clip file?
17. What is an internship?
18. How can an internship be so beneficial?
19. Having an internship can take a graduating student a long way toward getting his or her _________ ____________.
20. Journalism is a highly ____________ field. It takes ____________ and ____________.
Mr. Roark
Chapter 3
PG. 43
1. Journalism is a profession that requires no ___________________ or special ____________ to enter the field
2. Most people, though, go through a training ___________ that may take years and never stops
3. The first step is to:
4. Journalists are interested in the __________ around them. They are genuinely___________.
5. The wide range of knowledge a journalist needs comes through ___________.
PG. 44
6. Reading also helps develop __________ skills.
7. ____________ is the number one skill people look for when hiring journalists.
8. Journalists must have knowledge of the rules of _________, spelling, and ___________. They should also have a wide _________.
Learn about the field
9. List some publications that pay a lot of attention to the media and the field of journalism:
-
-
-
-
10. List some of the organizations journalists can join:
-
-
-
11. List 2 books you could read to learn about journalism in a “real” sense (the dirty truth):
-
-
Get Training
12. What does on look for when choosing a college?
-
-
-
Go To Work
13. Journalism is a matter of _______________.
When can you practice?
PG. 47
14. Summarize the GETTING HELP section on pg 47.
PG. 49
15. Examine the resume. Specifically under “professional and world experience” and “other activities” what theme is evident? What can you learn from Tracy L. Jones?
PG. 50
16. What is a clip file?
17. What is an internship?
18. How can an internship be so beneficial?
19. Having an internship can take a graduating student a long way toward getting his or her _________ ____________.
20. Journalism is a highly ____________ field. It takes ____________ and ____________.
chapter four
Journalism
Mr. Roark
Chapter 4 – Newspapers
Short Answer: Provide the appropriate response.
Who are the major practitioners of journalism today?
The newspaper is what to modern society?
Is the newspaper’s role the same today as it was fifty years ago? Explain in 3-5 sentences.
What began to rival newspapers in the 1920’s and 30’s?
What captured the attention and provided a different look and feel…?
In the 1980’s what further challenged the newspapers viewership/readership?
Explain Declining Readership. List 3 reasons for his and give some statistics to prove your point.
List all the holdings of the Gannett Corporation. What do they own? Could this be a potential problem? Explain your answer.
Define the following things related to Organizational Structure:
Editor-
Managing Editor-
Section Editor-
Supporting Sections-
Editorial Page-
List 3 supporting sections of a newspaper and explain what each section does. What is their specific job?
a.
b.
c.
Major Players: List 3 major U.S. newspapers and explain what is unique about each. Also, explain their readership and give statistical data to support the answer(s).
a.
b.
c.
The Future:
Describe the future of newspapers:
When was a measure of the newspaper’s decline seen?
Where did people turn for news?
Why is the newspaper likely to survive?
Mr. Roark
Chapter 4 – Newspapers
Short Answer: Provide the appropriate response.
Who are the major practitioners of journalism today?
The newspaper is what to modern society?
Is the newspaper’s role the same today as it was fifty years ago? Explain in 3-5 sentences.
What began to rival newspapers in the 1920’s and 30’s?
What captured the attention and provided a different look and feel…?
In the 1980’s what further challenged the newspapers viewership/readership?
Explain Declining Readership. List 3 reasons for his and give some statistics to prove your point.
List all the holdings of the Gannett Corporation. What do they own? Could this be a potential problem? Explain your answer.
Define the following things related to Organizational Structure:
Editor-
Managing Editor-
Section Editor-
Supporting Sections-
Editorial Page-
List 3 supporting sections of a newspaper and explain what each section does. What is their specific job?
a.
b.
c.
Major Players: List 3 major U.S. newspapers and explain what is unique about each. Also, explain their readership and give statistical data to support the answer(s).
a.
b.
c.
The Future:
Describe the future of newspapers:
When was a measure of the newspaper’s decline seen?
Where did people turn for news?
Why is the newspaper likely to survive?
Friday, September 11, 2009
Friday, September 11, 2009
What is Due Today?
1. The Lodown is due in its' final edition at 9:00.
2. Journalism II students must have ch. 1 and 2 questions completed and submitted to Mr. Roark.
3. Journalism I students must have ch. 1 and 2 worksheets completed and submitted to Mr. Roark.
4. If you have not had your Top 5 graded yesterday, that is due as well (update it every day!).
5. Introduction sheets
6. All students should submit articles to their page editor (given to you on day one).
Think of story ideas for next week. Set up interviews. Do your legwork for next week, today.
Do not congregate at Rider's desk unless you are being edited.
Editors: submit your "to do list" for next week
1. The Lodown is due in its' final edition at 9:00.
2. Journalism II students must have ch. 1 and 2 questions completed and submitted to Mr. Roark.
3. Journalism I students must have ch. 1 and 2 worksheets completed and submitted to Mr. Roark.
4. If you have not had your Top 5 graded yesterday, that is due as well (update it every day!).
5. Introduction sheets
6. All students should submit articles to their page editor (given to you on day one).
Think of story ideas for next week. Set up interviews. Do your legwork for next week, today.
Do not congregate at Rider's desk unless you are being edited.
Editors: submit your "to do list" for next week
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Top Five Assignment: The Never Ending Story
Every journalism student must have a current "top 5" ranking in his/her word documents. This ranking should be updated daily and reflect the ever evolving nature of the news business. Ranked stories need to be from credible news websites (try detnews, mlive, cnn, drudgereport, etc...) not the imagination of the student. Your document needs to list 5 news stories (the site address, lead paragraph answering 5w/h, headline and date). Please update your document DAILY at the beginning of each hour. As we read, we reinforce the proper way of story generation. Pay close attention to the lead paragraphs, attribution, and writing techniques.
Thursday, September 3, 2009
chapter 1
Journalism
Chapter One 1 – 21
Intro
1. ____________ and ____________ are products of journalism.
2. News fits the needs of an _____________ and ______________ of the media of journalism.
3. News is a vital ingredient of the mix of an ________________ society.
4. News tells us about ________________, helps us make________________, and gives a common pool of _________________.
5. News confirms _______________ on which our society is based.
6. The ________________ and ________________ of news is difficult and ___________________.
7. Understanding this ___________________ is vital to those who want to take on the profession of ___________________.
Page 4
8. News is a ________________ of journalism. ______________ relies on experiences of the __________________ for effectiveness. The more _______________ a society, the better the news process works.
9. Define News Values –
Page 5
10. If a story has impact, it would be considered _____________________.
11. Without the element of _________________ events aren’t considered news.
12. Define Prominance –
Proximity –
Conflict –
Bizarre/Unusual –
Currency –
Page 9
12, Contributions news makes to our society can be classified into 3 categories:
1.
2.
3.
Page 8.
13. What did William Berkeley think about free schools and printing? What is your reaction to this statement?
Page 9
14. Which is the most important function of news? Why?
15. News is beyond _______________. What does that mean?
16. Define sensationalism and infotainment:
17. The importance of the persuasion element is __________________. Why?
Page 12.
18. Politics is _______ talk and 10 percent ____________.
Page 13.
19. Define Watchdog –
Page 14
20. Explain a “Bully Pulpit” –
Page 14/15
21. Journalism fills a “watchdog” role in ______________, __________________, and the legal ___________________.
22. What is a litigious society?
23. Some people dismiss _________________ as unimportant and meaningless.
24. This ignores the massive amounts of ___________, ______________, and _________________ humans give to sports
Read page 17. Is the coverage in Grand Rapids (local teams) like that described? Why? Explain.
Page 19.
Who was Seymour Harsh?
Was he unpatriotic? Why or why not?
25. A difficulty journalists face is the human trait of making _________________.
26. _______________ do occur. When they do, credibility is _______________________.
Describe the 3 bullet points, The Job of the Journalist.
1.
2.
3.
Chapter One 1 – 21
Intro
1. ____________ and ____________ are products of journalism.
2. News fits the needs of an _____________ and ______________ of the media of journalism.
3. News is a vital ingredient of the mix of an ________________ society.
4. News tells us about ________________, helps us make________________, and gives a common pool of _________________.
5. News confirms _______________ on which our society is based.
6. The ________________ and ________________ of news is difficult and ___________________.
7. Understanding this ___________________ is vital to those who want to take on the profession of ___________________.
Page 4
8. News is a ________________ of journalism. ______________ relies on experiences of the __________________ for effectiveness. The more _______________ a society, the better the news process works.
9. Define News Values –
Page 5
10. If a story has impact, it would be considered _____________________.
11. Without the element of _________________ events aren’t considered news.
12. Define Prominance –
Proximity –
Conflict –
Bizarre/Unusual –
Currency –
Page 9
12, Contributions news makes to our society can be classified into 3 categories:
1.
2.
3.
Page 8.
13. What did William Berkeley think about free schools and printing? What is your reaction to this statement?
Page 9
14. Which is the most important function of news? Why?
15. News is beyond _______________. What does that mean?
16. Define sensationalism and infotainment:
17. The importance of the persuasion element is __________________. Why?
Page 12.
18. Politics is _______ talk and 10 percent ____________.
Page 13.
19. Define Watchdog –
Page 14
20. Explain a “Bully Pulpit” –
Page 14/15
21. Journalism fills a “watchdog” role in ______________, __________________, and the legal ___________________.
22. What is a litigious society?
23. Some people dismiss _________________ as unimportant and meaningless.
24. This ignores the massive amounts of ___________, ______________, and _________________ humans give to sports
Read page 17. Is the coverage in Grand Rapids (local teams) like that described? Why? Explain.
Page 19.
Who was Seymour Harsh?
Was he unpatriotic? Why or why not?
25. A difficulty journalists face is the human trait of making _________________.
26. _______________ do occur. When they do, credibility is _______________________.
Describe the 3 bullet points, The Job of the Journalist.
1.
2.
3.
chapter 2
Chapter 2:
1. Read the paragraph at the bottom of page 25. Summarize in your own words the world of a journalist.
2. List and explain the 5 things to keep in mind on page 26 when exploring the world of journalism.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
3. Read Gandhi on journalism. Summarize (3-5 sentences) his belief system in regard to the practice of the craft.
4. Explain Skepticism:
5. Explain Cynicism:
6. What is the difference? Which should a journalist employ? Why?
7. Explain in detail the following terms:
dealing with sources-
objectivity and fairness-
unacceptable practices-
altering photos-
working for a separate publication-
Extended Response: Use paragraph form. Write as an editorial. Use the back of this sheet or another piece of paper.Read ARE THE NEWS MEDIA LIBERAL OR CONSERVATIVE (both parts – page 35 and 37). Explain in detail your answer to the question at the bottom of p. 37 (the gray box). How have your political, philosophical beliefs affected your writing?
1. Read the paragraph at the bottom of page 25. Summarize in your own words the world of a journalist.
2. List and explain the 5 things to keep in mind on page 26 when exploring the world of journalism.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
3. Read Gandhi on journalism. Summarize (3-5 sentences) his belief system in regard to the practice of the craft.
4. Explain Skepticism:
5. Explain Cynicism:
6. What is the difference? Which should a journalist employ? Why?
7. Explain in detail the following terms:
dealing with sources-
objectivity and fairness-
unacceptable practices-
altering photos-
working for a separate publication-
Extended Response: Use paragraph form. Write as an editorial. Use the back of this sheet or another piece of paper.Read ARE THE NEWS MEDIA LIBERAL OR CONSERVATIVE (both parts – page 35 and 37). Explain in detail your answer to the question at the bottom of p. 37 (the gray box). How have your political, philosophical beliefs affected your writing?
Chapter Assignments for Journalism I: First Six Weeks
Each week, journalism I students must complete the assigned chapter worksheet and submit to Mr. Roark as a hard copy. The chapters are listed below:
Week 1: chapters 1,2
Week 2: chapters 3,4
Week 3: chapters 5,6
Week 4: chapters 7,8
Week 6: chapters 9,10
Please cut and past the chapter worksheet from the blog to a word document, then complete the handout, or answer the questions on a blank sheet of paper. When you are finished, submit to Mr. Roark before the due date. Do not email chapter worksheets to Mr. Roark unless asked to do so.
Week 1: chapters 1,2
Week 2: chapters 3,4
Week 3: chapters 5,6
Week 4: chapters 7,8
Week 6: chapters 9,10
Please cut and past the chapter worksheet from the blog to a word document, then complete the handout, or answer the questions on a blank sheet of paper. When you are finished, submit to Mr. Roark before the due date. Do not email chapter worksheets to Mr. Roark unless asked to do so.
Chapter Assignments for Journalism II - first six weeks
Week One
1. chapter 1: p. 20 q. 1-4, 5 sentences each
2. chapter 2: p. 41 q. 1-4, 5 sentences each
Week Two
3. chapter 3: p. 52 q. 1-3, 5 sentences each
4. chapter 4: p. 79 q. 1-4 "
Week Three
5. chapter 5: p. 98 q. 1-4 "
6. chapter 6: p. 114 q. 1-3 "
Week Four
7. chapter 7: p. 135 q. 1-4
8. chapter 8: p. 149 q. 1-4
Week Five
9. chapter 9: p. 164 q. 1-4 exercises 9.1, 9.2, news values
10. chapter 10: p. 181 q. 1-3
(example)- Inverted Pyramid: 10.1,2,3,4,5,6; exercises 10.1 - 10.8
1. chapter 1: p. 20 q. 1-4, 5 sentences each
2. chapter 2: p. 41 q. 1-4, 5 sentences each
Week Two
3. chapter 3: p. 52 q. 1-3, 5 sentences each
4. chapter 4: p. 79 q. 1-4 "
Week Three
5. chapter 5: p. 98 q. 1-4 "
6. chapter 6: p. 114 q. 1-3 "
Week Four
7. chapter 7: p. 135 q. 1-4
8. chapter 8: p. 149 q. 1-4
Week Five
9. chapter 9: p. 164 q. 1-4 exercises 9.1, 9.2, news values
10. chapter 10: p. 181 q. 1-3
(example)- Inverted Pyramid: 10.1,2,3,4,5,6; exercises 10.1 - 10.8
Clip File Assignment
Journalism
Mr. Roark
Clip file
Please review pages 49, 50 before and during completion of this assignment. Editors use prior semesters info. If you need to.
Please type the assignment in a word document and save as “journalism final evaluation 2008.”
This is part of your final evaluation during January’s exam week.
Please list EVERY article title you have written this semester:
1. 7. 13.
2. 8. 14.
3. 9. 15.
4. 10. 16.
5. 11. 17.
6. 12. 18.
Please list ANY “beat” that you covered (contact persons in parentheses).
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Please list at least 12 people that you interviewed (in parentheses reason):
1. 7.
2. 8.
3. 9.
4. 10.
5. 11.
6. 12.
What’s in the hopper? Please list your story ideas and subjects for the rest of the semester:
Idea: Source:
1.
2.
3
Please copy and paste what you consider your best work to the document. Be sure to select an article with proper story construction, lead paragraph, primary source, multiple quotes, and ample coverage of the story. It may not be an Op./Ed. Piece.
Mr. Roark
Clip file
Please review pages 49, 50 before and during completion of this assignment. Editors use prior semesters info. If you need to.
Please type the assignment in a word document and save as “journalism final evaluation 2008.”
This is part of your final evaluation during January’s exam week.
Please list EVERY article title you have written this semester:
1. 7. 13.
2. 8. 14.
3. 9. 15.
4. 10. 16.
5. 11. 17.
6. 12. 18.
Please list ANY “beat” that you covered (contact persons in parentheses).
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Please list at least 12 people that you interviewed (in parentheses reason):
1. 7.
2. 8.
3. 9.
4. 10.
5. 11.
6. 12.
What’s in the hopper? Please list your story ideas and subjects for the rest of the semester:
Idea: Source:
1.
2.
3
Please copy and paste what you consider your best work to the document. Be sure to select an article with proper story construction, lead paragraph, primary source, multiple quotes, and ample coverage of the story. It may not be an Op./Ed. Piece.
Journalism Major Topics
Journalism 2009/10: Major Topics (Hard Copies in Journalism Book)
1. A.P. Style Rules
2. Inverted Pyramid Checklist
3. Editors: What they must do, Editing Checklist
4. Chapter 13: Edit Assignments (wordiness, redundancies)
5. Chapter 17: Publication and Layout
6. Story Requirements/Assignments
7. Photographer Handbook
8. Clip File
9. The Lead Paragraph
10. Sources
11. Attribution
12. Interviewing Tips
13. Writing to be Cut
14. Hard News vs. Editorial Piece
15. Accuracy
16. 5 W/H System
17. Weekly Requirements
1. A.P. Style Rules
2. Inverted Pyramid Checklist
3. Editors: What they must do, Editing Checklist
4. Chapter 13: Edit Assignments (wordiness, redundancies)
5. Chapter 17: Publication and Layout
6. Story Requirements/Assignments
7. Photographer Handbook
8. Clip File
9. The Lead Paragraph
10. Sources
11. Attribution
12. Interviewing Tips
13. Writing to be Cut
14. Hard News vs. Editorial Piece
15. Accuracy
16. 5 W/H System
17. Weekly Requirements
Journalism Rules
Rules for Room/ Journalism Style:
no games. Period. Anytime, anywhere (points will be deducted)
no ipods during instructional time (unless given permission by instructor)
no headphones during instructional time (see above)
no electronic devices
no unapproved laptops (non-school issue)
no cellular phones (they must be put away [not visible] or seized by instructor)
no sitting/standing/lying on tables/desks
do not sit at the teacher station or at the computer stations in room
leave the back row open in rm.
do not stand or loiter in rm.
do not sit in the instructor’s chair
do not operate video/computer/audio equipment unless instructed to do so…
do not leave rm. with or without a pass unless you have been given permission
talk appropriately, listen appropriately
Meet me Halfway – See Kenny Loggins
love your neighbor as yourself and as much as Mr. Roark loves you
The question is not “what can I DO?” The question is “what do YOU need done?” or “what can I help you with?”….be it Mr. Roark, your peer, writer, or editor.
Communicate. Ask questions. Listen. Understand the process. Organize. Schedule your interviews. Get multiple sources. Coordinate with your photogs. Be a part of things.
no games. Period. Anytime, anywhere (points will be deducted)
no ipods during instructional time (unless given permission by instructor)
no headphones during instructional time (see above)
no electronic devices
no unapproved laptops (non-school issue)
no cellular phones (they must be put away [not visible] or seized by instructor)
no sitting/standing/lying on tables/desks
do not sit at the teacher station or at the computer stations in room
leave the back row open in rm.
do not stand or loiter in rm.
do not sit in the instructor’s chair
do not operate video/computer/audio equipment unless instructed to do so…
do not leave rm. with or without a pass unless you have been given permission
talk appropriately, listen appropriately
Meet me Halfway – See Kenny Loggins
love your neighbor as yourself and as much as Mr. Roark loves you
The question is not “what can I DO?” The question is “what do YOU need done?” or “what can I help you with?”….be it Mr. Roark, your peer, writer, or editor.
Communicate. Ask questions. Listen. Understand the process. Organize. Schedule your interviews. Get multiple sources. Coordinate with your photogs. Be a part of things.
course syllabus
Course Syllabus
Course: Journalism
Instructor: Mr. Roark lance.roark@staff.spartaschools.org
Prerequisites:
Students enrolled in Journalism class should be sophomores, juniors or seniors in good academic standing who have passed their previous grade level English classes and who have followed the application procedure (which includes 2 teacher recommendations).
Course Description:
This course is designed to foster growth in the areas of fundamental journalism, with focuses on writing for newspapers, newsletters, press releases, web sites and other periodicals. This class will include an introduction to newspaper production and layout. All students will serve on the staff of one or more of the following:
The Lo Down (which includes the Sports newsletter)
The Sparta Community Newsletter - through Liz Gorski's office
The Bell Ringer
The SHS Yearbook
Course Objectives:
A major part of the class will be the mastery of the fundamentals of journalism – leads, story organization, quoting and credit, the interview, sources, ethical treatment and an integrated understanding of the four basic types of articles:
News
Features
Sports
Opinion/Editorial
When students achieve a satisfactory conceptual overview of this basic journalistic format, he/she will be assigned a beat. Each student will have 2 student editors to oversee their work, as well as the instructor who will serve as the Senior Editor.
Learning to work in an editorial group is also a part of the class objectives. This means that each student will peer edit stories before those pieces are submitted for approval. Editors will also collaborate on page design and graphics. Editors will be in place to streamline the writing process, so the senior editor’s paper load isn’t so daunting a task, which reinforces the writing process.
Working a beat is a universal expectation of any journalism student. The objective is that each student would conceptualize the importance of self-direction and professionalism, as well as skill development, for success in the world of work. Students may, or may not, be working with other writers depending on their particular area. A beat could be Sports, Drama, Youth Advisory, Student Affairs, Administration, Bell Ringer, Special Interest, School Promotion, Staff Information, Field Trips, etc…
Course Expectations: Each student will submit a concept on a weekly basis. Each student will submit an article for publication on a weekly basis. Quizzes or tests may be given unannounced. Students are responsible for note-taking and all information covered in class.
Chapter Work: There are 26 chapters in the textbook. Chapter work requires written, or word processed responses to blog posts, questions in the textbook, or quiz exam questions for Journalism III students.
Journalism I - consult the blog
Journalism II - answer questions at the end of each chapter (3-5 sentences per question)
Journalism III - create 10 exam questions from the major themes of each chapter. Major themes only.
Students will earn points for the following: approximate percentage points
1. Writing Assignments 40 percent
2. Class Participation/Editing 30 percent
3. Tests and Quizzes (3 major tests) 20 percent
4. Final Exam 10 percent of total grade
Course: Journalism
Instructor: Mr. Roark lance.roark@staff.spartaschools.org
Prerequisites:
Students enrolled in Journalism class should be sophomores, juniors or seniors in good academic standing who have passed their previous grade level English classes and who have followed the application procedure (which includes 2 teacher recommendations).
Course Description:
This course is designed to foster growth in the areas of fundamental journalism, with focuses on writing for newspapers, newsletters, press releases, web sites and other periodicals. This class will include an introduction to newspaper production and layout. All students will serve on the staff of one or more of the following:
The Lo Down (which includes the Sports newsletter)
The Sparta Community Newsletter - through Liz Gorski's office
The Bell Ringer
The SHS Yearbook
Course Objectives:
A major part of the class will be the mastery of the fundamentals of journalism – leads, story organization, quoting and credit, the interview, sources, ethical treatment and an integrated understanding of the four basic types of articles:
News
Features
Sports
Opinion/Editorial
When students achieve a satisfactory conceptual overview of this basic journalistic format, he/she will be assigned a beat. Each student will have 2 student editors to oversee their work, as well as the instructor who will serve as the Senior Editor.
Learning to work in an editorial group is also a part of the class objectives. This means that each student will peer edit stories before those pieces are submitted for approval. Editors will also collaborate on page design and graphics. Editors will be in place to streamline the writing process, so the senior editor’s paper load isn’t so daunting a task, which reinforces the writing process.
Working a beat is a universal expectation of any journalism student. The objective is that each student would conceptualize the importance of self-direction and professionalism, as well as skill development, for success in the world of work. Students may, or may not, be working with other writers depending on their particular area. A beat could be Sports, Drama, Youth Advisory, Student Affairs, Administration, Bell Ringer, Special Interest, School Promotion, Staff Information, Field Trips, etc…
Course Expectations: Each student will submit a concept on a weekly basis. Each student will submit an article for publication on a weekly basis. Quizzes or tests may be given unannounced. Students are responsible for note-taking and all information covered in class.
Chapter Work: There are 26 chapters in the textbook. Chapter work requires written, or word processed responses to blog posts, questions in the textbook, or quiz exam questions for Journalism III students.
Journalism I - consult the blog
Journalism II - answer questions at the end of each chapter (3-5 sentences per question)
Journalism III - create 10 exam questions from the major themes of each chapter. Major themes only.
Students will earn points for the following: approximate percentage points
1. Writing Assignments 40 percent
2. Class Participation/Editing 30 percent
3. Tests and Quizzes (3 major tests) 20 percent
4. Final Exam 10 percent of total grade
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