Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Week Four: Get in the Groove

Chapters 7, 8 are posted near the front of the blog. Due Friday. Don't forget your work from Friday, and previous days...(top 5, etc....)

Please sign up for your concept on the board.
Please follow the format for a news story listed previously on the blog.
Edit, Edit, Edit. Submit to your editor via email, cross out concept.

All Eyes on Paper on Thursdays.

Editors: start formatting TODAY. Don't wait until Thursday (Sullivan, this means you).

I will ban all talk of wrestling, singlets, weight classes, Bubba Gritter, Bubba the Love Sponge, and whatever else it takes to increase our productivity.

Where's the special Olympics article (hoops)?

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.”

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.”

Friday, February 19, 2010

Article Construction Day: Sharpen your SKILLZ

Everyone (even editors) must submit an article today (150-word minimum).

Follow this progression:
1. pick a topic from the 3 choices-

a. Tiger Woods op./ed. piece (he has a press conference today)
b. Haiti relief update
c. Winter Olympics hard news story or op./ed. piece.

2. read 5 articles on line about your topic to provide research (this will serve as week 4's top 5...copy and past the address and lead paragraph.

3. interview at least 2 Sparta students for feedback, opinion, quotes, thoughts....

4. construct your article with a strong lead, proper attribution, and write it to cut (inverted funnel). if it is an op./ed. piece, research the editorial piece in your textbook by using the glossary/index in the back of the book before you start.

5. print your article and submit to Mr. Roark. DO NOT email it.

When finished, work on chapter work, legwork, articles in the hopper, etc...

Tuesday, February 16, 2010

No Games Grade Reduction Update

The "no games" grade in powerschool will revert to full credit at the end of the first six weeks as long as the student does not play games.

Chapters 5, 6

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:

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:


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:

Friday, February 12, 2010

Game Playing

Please Refrain from playing games in the F-wing labs during Journalism class. I have been expressly advised by the computer department and the administration to disallow ANY games in the lab. Also, use of video should be kept to a minimum, and only for class use. I have created a "no games" category in the grading program for those who continue to play. Every time I see you playing, it will be another 10 points deducted from your grade. If I see it 3 times, we will have to refer to the acceptable use policy and apply the discipline per the SHS handbook. Again, please make use of your time. Do leg work, set up interviews, construct stories, chapter work, update your top 5, take pictures, help your editor(s)... (chapter work is ALL on this blog already posted)...even do work for other classes if you are done for the week...whatever...Don't be a time waster. When so many other people are contributing so much, it's not fair to the team.

Friday, February 5, 2010

ALL EYES on PAPER. Final Edit today. There are email problems, you may have to save to a memory stick and transfer. Print @ 9:00. Get your chapter work, etc...going after that. Read the following post and refresh your memory on a good lead paragraph. Update your top 5.

Thursday, February 11, 2010

Sample Lead Paragraphs

Ripped from the pages of the Grand Rapids Press...

1. Hard News Story:

LANSING (where)-- Gov. Jennifer Granholm (who) today (when) endorsed (what) taxing the sale of most personal services, reducing the sales tax rate from 6 percent to 5.5 percent, and using the proceeds to cut business taxes and bolster funding for K-12 schools.

The tax overhaul provides the foundation of the fiscal 2011 budget plan that Granholm presented to lawmakers in the Capitol this morning (why). The blueprint closes an estimated $1.6 billion gap in revenues and expenditures.

the how is to come.....

2. Sports Story:

NEW ORLEANS (where)-- Only a Super Bowl victory parade (what) could upstage Mardi Gras in New Orleans.
Carnival floats carrying Saints players, coaches and team owner Tom Benson (who) rolled past tens of thousands of jubilant fans in downtown New Orleans on Tuesday (when), two days after the 43-year-old franchise won its first NFL championship (why).

the how is to come...

Deadlines, Deadlines, Deadlines....

The Week Two Deadline is today at 9:30.

EVERYONE except the editors must have an article submitted, emailed to your page editor.

There is no grace this week.

Monday, February 8, 2010

Tuesday, February 9th

To Do List:

1. sign up for a concept - please cross out after sending to editor (on the whiteboard)
2. legwork
3. chapters 3, 4
4. store articles (creating clip file)
5. edit, edit, edit
6. top 5 - due Friday

Please use Mr. Stoy's lanyard passes when out of class

Please keep your editors in the loop as to what you have coming in this week.

Grades are posted. Be sure to turn in your work. If you have questions, or were not given proper credit, please contact Mr. Roark.

Chapter 4

Journalism
Mr. Roark
Chapter 4 – Newspapers


Short Answer: Provide the appropriate response.
1. Who are the major practitioners of journalism today?

2. The newspaper is what to modern society?

3. Is the newspaper’s role the same today as it was fifty years ago? Explain in 3-5 sentences.



4. What began to rival newspapers in the 1930’s and 30’2?
5. What captured the attention and provided a different look and feel…?
6. In the 1980’s what further challenged the newspapers viewership/readership?

7. Explain Declining Readership. List 3 reasons for his and give some statistics to prove your point.



8. List all the holdings of the Gannett Corporation. What do they own? Could this be a potential problem? Explain your answer.







9. Define the following things related to Organizational Structure:
a. Editor-
b. Managing Editor-
c. Section Editor-
d. Supporting Sections-
e. 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 relationship 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?

Chapters 3

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 ____________.

Friday, February 5, 2010

Friday, February 5, 2010

Please refer to the earlier post on the blog if you are confused about the acceptable practices/use policies... The computer teachers have informed me that some students have been non-compliant with these policies.

2 focus points:
1. No one should be playing games on the computers (this is a computer department/hs policy). Please refrain from playing on line games of any kind.
2. Streaming of video - this is allowed, but let's keep it to under 5 minutes. We can't eat up the bandwidth. Feel free to view news reports, sports hilights, etc...when appropriate. DO NOT stream music or video continuously at any time.

Today:
1. top 5
2. separated at birth

if finished....concept for next week, chapters 3, 4.....other work....

Thursday, February 4, 2010

Publish Day: All hands on deck!

In preparation for publishing and dissemination, please do the following things:

1. edit your article
2. bold names, major info.
3. email to your editor
4. get "all eyes" on the publication before printing
5. "man" your post at 9:15

* don't forget to submit chapters 10, 1, and 2
* clip file started
* separated at birth tomorrow
* top 5 tomorrow

Tuesday, February 2, 2010

Tuesday, February 2nd

1. sorry...6 more weeks of winter...happy ground hog's day

2. consult the "front" of the blog for chapters 1, 2, syllabus, themes, topics, explanations

3. chapter work/concept - article and chapters due wed. @ 9:30...peer edit, email editor, bold names, places, key info.

4. top 5 and sep. at birth(f) - due friday

5. BELL RINGER! Journalism III...ALL hands on deck! these are due February 3rd! We need to get on this pronto.

Monday, February 1, 2010

Editor email addresses for second semester 2010

lodown Editor:
Alex Woolworth - alexandria.woolworth@students.spartaschools.org

yost Editors:
national, local, other sports articles: Brandon Schmitt - brandon.schmitt15@gmail.com
Sparta Sports: Ben Sullivan - benjamin.sullivan41@gmail.com

Senior Editor (bell ringer, bi-monthly newsletter, archivist, logistics):
Shelby Berdan: - shelby.berdan@students.spartaschools.org

Photo Editors:
Ariel Porter - porter.ariel@gmail.com, Alexis Rider: alexis.rider@students.spartaschools.org

Focus Points for the Week of Feb. 1

1. concept
2. beat? sign up if you desire one...
3. chapter work -chapters 10, 1, 2 due on Wednesday (email Mr. Roark you answers or turn in a hard copy)...consult the September entries on the blog for journalism I, book for journalism II, and journalism III students are submitting "Exam" questions (10 total questions with correct answers)
4. top 5 - always in play
5. separated at birth(f)...develop one - due Friday
6. clip file (consult September entry on blog)