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10 Steps to Writing a Story – Broadcast Journalism

1. Find a_Topic_.
-What is your story about?
-Who is your audience?
-Why is this story important to your audience?
Ex: Deaths, Gas Prices, School Events.
2. Find an Angle
-What about your topic?
-more specifically whats important about your topic?
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3. Collect
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4. Conduct the
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5. Shoot your reporter (stand-UP)
-should have good idea what story is about.
-Should provide info. audience doesn't know.
-transistion from one location to the next.
6. Organize your sound bytes
-What quotes should I use?
-how can i organize the quotes to become a story teller.
-What are my golden nuggets.
7. Write segues in your story.
-Use words that tie the interviews together.
-can story stand on its own?
-what info can i add to story?
8. Write the and of your story.
-Write body first
-best sound bytes for beginning and the end
-leave them with hope.
9. Write the anchor and (if necessary).
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10. Collect to add to your story (throughout steps 4-9)
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*Steps 4-8 in your story are called the ____________________.

Hugh Hefner and Crystal Harris Set Wedding Date

They are supposed to get married on June 18th. Hugh Hefner is 84 years old and Crystal Harris is 24. He proposed to her on Christmas of last year. I really had no reason why i read this article. I kind of just randomly picked one.
It was an okay story. Nothing to exciting to me. I don't think age matters but 84 to 24 is a big stretch.. hopefully it all works out for those two.

Student Suspended For Insulting Teacher on Facebook

Which court standard did someone follow or break in your article?

Do you agree with the decisions in your article?
Yes.
What do you feel should have been done in this instance?
Exactly what happened.
What do you feel will be the future of rights in today's digital age?
I feel like eventually students will get in trouble for saying insulting things or inappropriate pictures etc.
What rights do you have inside of school?
Freedom of expression as long as it doesn't interrupt learning.
What rights do you have outside of school?
1st amendment.

Notes

1. What are the 5 freedoms of the 1st amendment?
- Freedom of: speech, assembly, press, religion, petition.

2. What is the Tinker Standard?
- Student speech  cannot be censored as long as it does not" materially disrupt class work or involve substantial disorder or invasion of the rights of others (DOESN'T DISRUPT CLASS)

3. What is the Frasier Standard?
vulgar or indecent.

4. What is the Hazelwood Standard?
 related to teaching concern.

5. What is the Frederick Standard?
Rights inside and outside of school.
6. What is the definition of libel?
Defamatory it must be insulting or offensive.
it must actually harm others reputation.
Published.

Wisconsin Power Play

This article was about a protest in Wisconsin. The current "new-union busting" governer compared this to Cairo in Egypt. That got people even more upset. Long story short it was a lot about unions and how they were trying to break them down.
I thought this article was kind of boring and I couldn't relate to much. However I did read an article about Cairo and the protests. A good handful of this text was harder to understand due to wording AND how non-interesting to me. I think that they shouldn't bust down the Unions because it is a part of the U.S.A. and there is other ways to resolve this.

SPLC's

Thank you for using the SPLC's Test Your Knowledge of Student Press Law. You answered 16 of 30 questions correctly.

This test was sooooo much fun. I learned so so soooo much. I'm amazed! I should grow up to be a very smart man.
"Before your next publication, memorize the Student Press Law Center's telephone number: you may be needing it!"

SPLC Pre-test.

Thank you for using the SPLC's Test Your Knowledge of the First Amendment. You answered 21 of 30 questions correctly.

To be honest I just got lucky with a lot of these. I knew a few, but some were complete guesses that I got right. I leanred that the fourth amendment makes it so we can't get stripped searched in school. "You're on your way. Before you make plans for law school, however, how about a nifty "cheat sheet" for your wall?"
Finally.

How Could IBM's Watson Think That Toronto Is a U.S. City?

IBM's Watson computer thought Toronto was a U.S. city. Watson is a computer who is on jeopardy he was dominant until the last question. Basically they just went over how Watson thinks and he is never sure of an answer. He bases off of statistics. It finds enough evidence to conclude its answer. I am still impressed by Watson and the ability it has. I want one for myself. It is crazy how smart we can make computers now. Kind of scary.

Alex Reagles Ad.

Tiger Woods fined for spitting in Dubai

On Sunday Tiger Woods was fined for spitting on hole 12 of the Dubai Desert Open. He had just missed a par putt that would now put him 3 over 75. Mike Stewart reviewed it and said that there was a code of conduct breach. They said they have also spotted him doing it one other time this tour. I personally don't think it's that big of a deal. however, I see where they are coming from. It is disrespectful and maybe the person after him would have to putt over his spit.

Syria: Internet users say Facebook, YouTube available for first time in 3 years

Syria media watch dogs; Internet users say Facebook, YouTube available for first time in 3 years. They are deciding to lift the ban on these socail websites. Tuesday the sites were accessible for the first time in years without having to tunnel through proxy servers. I honestly don't really know why I read this article it was nothing exctitng. However, I'm happy for all the people over there. Maybe someday I can connect and become friends with them.

Second Blizzard

This article was about a second blizzard hitting Tulsa, OK. A blizzard there is rare enough but two? Last week they got a total of 14 in. I don't know if its really all that bad. I mean we are so used to snow here and that blizzard wasn't all that big of a deal. But Oklahoma sees' less snow than we do. I kinda wish we had even more snow but warmer temperatures.

College Coach Donates Kidney to Baseball Player

This article was about how a Baseball coach for Wake Forest University (Tom Walter) gave his kidney to one of his players who obtained ANCA vasculitis. The boy who needed the kidney named Kevin Jordan was a freshman and was supposed to play for the New York Yankees but instead he decided to go to college.

To me this article was inspirational. Usually you don't hear about this kind of stuff but it's a nice change. Tom Walter is a brave man who shows he is passionate and he is dedicated to his team. I feel like if I were in Walter's place I would hesitate but in the end I think I would have made the same decision.

SUPER BOWL XLV COMMERCIALS

#1: What is the company?-Chrysler
Who is the target audience:-Drivers (male, 25-30)
What persuasive method used (humor, action, celebrity, human interest, etc.)?-motivational speech, Celebrity.
How were camera shots and editing used to enhance the message?-Showed the city and features of the car.
What is the slogan/message for the company?-Imported from Detroit
Was the message effective? Why or why not?
-yes, it pumped me up.

#2: What is the company?
- Volks Wagon
Who is the target audience:
- Drivers (people with kids, older)
What persuasive method used (humor, action, celebrity, human interest, etc.)?
- humor/ well known figure
How were camera shots and editing used to enhance the message?
-zoomed in on things like the baby. Quick.
What is the slogan/message for the company?
- Das Auto( new line)
Was the message effective? Why or why not?
- not to much. didnt make me want to buy a car..

#3: What is the company?
-Doritos
Who is the target audience:
-Everybody
What persuasive method used (humor, action, celebrity, human interest, etc.)?
-Humor
How were camera shots and editing used to enhance the message?
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What is the slogan/message for the company?
- Doritos
Was the message effective? Why or why not?

Doritos Finger Sucker Commercial

This article was about the Doritos ad where this guy love the cheese left on your hands from Doritos and asked a guy if he could have some. The other guy said they were all gone, but then the finger licker said you still have the best part. Then, he starts to suck on the other guys fingers. Later on he goes and rips off someones pants and starts to smell them because he wiped his "Doritos hand" on his pants.
I liked this ad a lot. I thought it was pretty funny. Also the actor was good, I don't think I could havedone that.. but that's probably why im sitting in this class journaling about it..

Notes

NOTES ON NEWS
Define “Broadcast Journalism” in 1-3 sentences.To air instantaneously (T.V., Internet, smartphones.) journalism of current events.
To report current events around the world.

List and describe the six criteria of newsworthiness.TITLE DESCRIPTION EXAMPLE1. Unusualness: News is the different, the unusual, out of the ordinary.
Ex: church roof collapsed.
2. Significance : Important events that effect a lot of people.
Ex: Taxes, Elections, Wars, & Economy

3. Timeliness: Old news is not news, it's HISTORY.
Flood news now not later

4. Proximity: People want to know about NEARBY things.
Ex: local gang activity.

5. Prominence: When well known people, buildings, or places are involved that is news.
Ex: If Zac Efron is arrested.

6. Human Interest: Stories about ordinary people or animals, humorous or dramatic.
Ex: heart-warming or wrenching stories.




What are the differences between print journalism and broadcast journalism?
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How is the Internet impacting broadcast journalism?

It's good to be a Smith kid

This article was all based on Will and Jada Pinketts Smiths children, Jaden and Willow Smith. Basically it was talking about how they are so young and already so successful. Jaden starred in the movie "The Karate Kid" and Willow has her hit "Whip my hair". Jaden is 12 years old and Willow is 7. Some people are saying that they are way too young to already be in the spotlight. I sort of agree with that but at the same time if they can handle all the fame good for them. I mean they have already been dealing with a Hollywood life since the moment they came on to this earth. I thought this article was kind of interesting. It mostly just talked about them and their good lives. It made me jealous that they are that talented and are already famous at such a young age. However, I am happy for the life I am living.

QUIZ

Allen, Lucas H - Can swing dance
Blanchard, Derek J - Male cheerleader from Australia
Boese, Sara M - 75% German
Brazelton, Keely R - 32 siblings
Buchanan, Tiarra S - wants to be like Chowder
Carlson, Devony R - In a commercial when she was little
Cordova, Christian J - Wants to be a Forensic Scientist
Cox, Derrick D - Rosemount class
Devries, Peter T - Genius
Erickson, Nathaniel P - Got a hole-in-one
Felker, Marisa L - Going to be a foreign exchange student in Sweden
Fraki, Hannah R - Knows how to Knit
Groskreutz, Jackson H - His idle/role model is John Lennon
Jones, Nadia S - 9 Siblings
Kading, Caroline E - Almost died in a car accident
Kane, William M - Goes by middle name Max
Lafontaine, Kristin D -
Lesch, John R - Plays bag pipe
Mcgroarty, Cody J - World champion cheer team in Alabama
Mitchell, Alexander C - Irish&Scottish, long walks on the beach
Morrissey, Gretta E - Can cross one eye
Pelant, Benjamin M - Diabetes
Rasugu, Billy P - Writes his own music
Reagles, Alex J - "Hardcore" snowboarder..
Rosario, Brian L - Marines ans State patrol
Schiebel, Derek M - Cooperstown to play baseball
Schlotfeldt, Katherine A - Volcanic rock in knee
Smith, Madison B - Can twist her arm all the way around
Strusz, Ashley E - On T.V. for a dance at 7 years old
Sytchev, Vladislav - Russia to Canada To america (From russia to canada with love)
Thompson, Collin P - A Twin
Wangler, Matthew J - Broke his nose
White, Hannah Y - Born in Redwood City, CA
Wunderlich, Benjamin D - Born in Chicago on hottest day
Zemien, Brianna J - 100% Polish

U.S. woman tells of Cairo's descent into 'hell'

This story was kind of boring to me because I can't really relate to it. However, it made a good point on how this woman named Lisa Roscoe from Los Angeles was a good target demonstrating western influence on Egypt. She was then urged to leave by her husband Hany Eissa. I think he made the right choice on having her go back home to cool it down but at all went down hill. He ended up staying there to protest. If I was ever in his position I would've done the same thing.