Chapter 17

Journalism
Mr. Roark
Chapter 17: Publication and Layout Baby – Whew!

Peruse Chapter 17 and define the following terms in your own words:

Design-

Visual Logic-

Type-

Illustration-

White Space-

Newspaper Design-

Types of Design-
a.
b.
c.


Principles of Layout-

Proportion-

Balance-

Focus-

Visual Dynamics-

Unity-

News Judgment-

Layout Out a Page-

12 Rules (Yes, address each one)





Layout: Using the examples on page 315 and 319 Construct a front-page for the publication of your choice. Visually represent it below. Insert some key words to denote the uniqueness of your page’s construction (like inside box, headline, head shot, catchline, box, cutline, etc…..). Please make some rough notes on a separate sheet of paper before attempting your final layout (or just use pencil!). You may use an actual publication (like the Detroit News) for your template or create your own. It should look like the sample on 315 but should include real headlines and by lines that you created.

Chapter 16

Mr. Roark
Journalism
Chapter 16
Photo Journalism

Pg. 287
1.When assignments do not cal for specific shots, a photographer will take three kinds of photographs:
1.
2.
3.
2. Describe each of the three shots (photo’s) and they what they do for the story.
a.

b.

c.

Pg. 288
3. What must a good photo journalist be committed to?
1.
2.
3.
Pg. 290
4. List the six rules of photojournalism and explain each one.
a.

b.

c.

d.

e.

f.

Pg. 291
5. List the three major purposes of publishing photographs:
1.
2.
3.
6. List three photographic elements editors consider in the selection process:
1.
2.
3.

Pg. 292
7. What does a picture editor do?


Pg. 293
8. What types of pictures does an editor have to work with?
1.
2.
3.
9. What is cropping?


Pg. 295
10. Define the following terms:
1. Scaling-

2. Proportionally-

3. Digital Photography-

Pg. 296
4. Scarring-

5. Photoshop-

6. Dark Room-

Pg. 296/7
11. Describe the special problems of ethics and taste that an editor will face.


Pg. 298
12. What functions do outlines serve?
1.
2.
3.
4.
13. What is a skel line?
14. Summarize the four rules of writing outlines
1.

2.

3.

4.

We're Back!...Get on Schedule

After two weeks of playing "catch up," you should be back in the groove. Testing is over. Bell Ringer deadlines have been met. Now, concentrate on the following things:

1. Hall of Fame/Shame assignment: submit to stack by Mr. Roark

2. Concept: sign up now! You need a pic for your article as well

3. Article Checklist: Story formation, lead, quotes, quotes, quotes...get a source! Proper Attribution...

4. Chapter Work: it will be uploaded today

5. Other Work: Get your grades updated

6. Township Newsletter: Article, pic, headshot (we need proper names in bylines)

Sub Plans for the Week of 3.8.10 - 3.12.10

Sub Plans for Tim Stark
From: Lance Roark
Dates: March 8-12

Journalism: room F107 and F118: students will be working in both labs, laptops are under the teacher station (inside the cabinet). You will need to take these out and collect them at the end of each class

1. Textbooks – in the room
2. Seating Chart – on the teacher station, or on my desk (grey clipboard), Berdan will report F-wing absences…if absent, ask Porter or Rider
3. Blog – journalismmrroarkstyle.blogspot.com
4. Editors- Lodown: Alex Woolworth, Shelby Berdan (senior editor – final edit is hers); Yost: Ben Sullivan, Brandon Schmitt
5. Laptops – underneath the teacher computer in the cabinet

Monday – Students should help with Spartan news when needed
1. Sign up for a concept
2. Complete chapter work … chapters 12, 13
3. Complete Top Five and Store
4. Update Clip File
5. Legwork for your story, pictures
6. Story construction, pictures, interviews

Tuesday – No School for you

Wednesday– Students should help with Spartan news when needed
1. Complete chapter work … chapters 12, 13
2. Complete Top Five and Store, update clipfile
3. Legwork for your story, pictures
4. Story construction –edit, edit, edit, pictures, interviews

Thursday- Students should help with Spartan news when needed
1. Final edit Sent Deadline is 9:30…edit, edit, edit
2. Email stories to editor(s)
3. All eyes on paper
4. Begin Take Home 1st Six Weeks Exam for Monday……(unfinished work from Monday, Tuesday)

Friday- Students should help with Spartan news when needed
1. Print Deadline is 9:00 (Editors must check with a fine-toothed comb)
2. Berdan runs 120 copies at 9:00. If absent, Sullivan and Schmitt will do.
3. Students should “man their posts” at approx. 9:15…pass out lodown and yost
4. Take Home Exam Due on Monday…..Finish all work from Monday, Tuesday
- Students help with SN….first six weeks exam…then start the process over again.

Focus Points for Week Six: March Madness

Writers:
1. Send a picture with each article when submitting to your editor for publication. Sign up on Porter's sheet DAYS in advance (let her know as soon as possible...whey you concept)...
2. Avoid playing games. I'm instructing Mr. Stark to deduct points when you do.
3. Update your clip file - It's easier to do it a little at a time then all at once.
4. Use the proper attribution: "We played a great game," Coach Zurek said.
5. Edit, Edit, Edit...bold where appropriate...use your editor's checklist
6. Have multiple stories in the hopper.
7. Meet your deadline - this week it is Wednesday at 9:27

Read p. 203, 217 for editor's AP style rules and editor checklist

Editors:
1. Format early
2. Layout on the frontend (change dates, times, quotes, etc.....)
3. Interact with your writing team...touch base, follow up...don't just sit idly by and wonder what is coming in....

Week Five: Time to Streamline

Last week you were "in the groove." This week you are streamlining. Good job on the paper last week (editors and writers)!

Please reflect on this week's expectations:
1. Everyone completes chapter 9 assignment as posted (no exceptions)
2. Writers fill out a clip file before Friday (submit hard copy to Mr. Roark w/attached article)
3. Everyone should be interviewing, hustling, legworking now...For those of you that are wondering what to do, see me.

Assignments for the week:
1. concept (on the board)
2. article
3. clip file
4. chapter work (chapters 9, 10) are posted...only one more week of double chapters...so hang in there....

Chapter 9

Mr. Roark
Journalism
Chapter 9 Addendum: time to review some things

Use your textbook to answer the following questions. Use your “digging” powers as a journalist and find the answers (start in the index). Whether you are taking the exam or not, fill out the review sheet. Then, memorize it for the exam.

According to ch. 3 what are some staples (consistent things) in the profession of journalism? How does one get started?


Describe the author’s belief in regard to reading:



What is a clip file? Why is it important?


What is the author’s belief about internships?


According to ch. 4 what problem(s) does broadcasting cause for newspapers?



Define the following terms:
- supporting sections-

- photojournalists-

- “no common” design-

What is the editorial page?


List 5 major newspapers and describe their locale and circulation.

What is the 5W/H technique?


What are the 3 major types of sources? How are they different?


List 5 Interviewing tips:
11. Explain the following terms:
a. graphics

b. photojournalism

c. layout

d. design

12. List the 5 basic principles of design
1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

13. List the six rules of photojournalism and explain each one.
a.

b.

c.

d.

e.

f.


Give examples of various editors in “departments:”
a. b. c. d.

What is a copy editor?



Why is this an important and celebrated position?





Define the following terms and explain why they are vital to the process:
Completeness-



Precision-



18. Efficiency- Explain the following rules:
A. Capitalization-

B. Abbreviation-

C. Punctuation-

D. Numerals-

E. Spelling-

F. Usage-

19. Define attribution and then the following terms :

a. Timely news-

b. Judging information –

c. Conceptualize –

d. General assignment reporters –

e. Beat reporters –

f. Sources –

g. Personal sources –

h. Interviewing –

i. Relationship with source/editor –

j. Editor(s) jobs –

Chapter 11

Mr. Roark
Journalism
Chapter 11 – Style

1. _____________ is the mark of any professional writer.
2. The above term means how well he/she uses the ______________.
3. _______ _______ ________ and _________ ________ are the main source of rules for journalists.
4. According to the AP stylebook, how does one write AM or PM (not like this).


5. How does a reporter write time, date, place?


6. Why does style matter?


7. __________ are the governors of style for a publication.


8. Explain the following rules:
A. Capitalization-

B. Abbreviation-

C. Punctuation-

D. Numerals-

E. Spelling-

F. Usage-

9. Conventions include basic _________ of stories and individual _________ ___ __________. they even include ___________ within sentences.
10. Explain the Inverted Pyramid.

11. What does an obit look like in the New York Times?

12. _____________ is a tenet of American journalism.
13. What is overplay?

Underplay?

14. Explain the concept of the Impersonal Reporter?

15. Stating opinions directly is an ______________ practice.

16. Young journalists often make the mistake of relying too heavily on whom or what?


17. Those “young journalists” interview whom usually?

18. Define attribution :

Quotation:

19. All quotes must be ______________.
20. Why could “all men are created equal” be taken as a slight?

21. What is a sexist pronoun? How can you avoid it?

22. Memorize page 203
23. Fireman should be _____________.
Mailman should be _________________.
24. Should racial descriptions and references be used?

25. What is the problem with stereotypes?