topic: School lunches: yay or nay?
audience: teachers, parents, and students in my community
medium presentation: newspaper (preferably a school paper)
whom can I interview: students, principal, lunch ladies
where can I gather research: online
how can I remain impartial: not express my opinion on school lunches, and just deliver cold, hard facts
Monday, February 25, 2013
Thursday, February 14, 2013
04.03 Ethos and Credibility
1. Who owns the reporting company?
Associated Press
2. What interest does the Associated Press have in reporting unbiased news?
Yes, they are known to report trustworthy news. They have no intention to ruin their untarnished reputation.
3. Do you consider the Associated Press to be credible?
The Associated Press is probably the most credible news source out there. Various news papers with different views that pay dues to the AP can all contribute to each story. This means that information from all different views are in each story.
4. Who is the reporter who reported the news?
Candice Choi and Josh Funk
5. What interest does Candice Choi and Josh Funk have in providing impartial news?
They do not want to disrupt their reputation as reporters, therefore they leave their opinions out of their stories. In order for people to continue trusting their stories, the news they report must be reliable and impartial.
6. What kind of language did Choi and Funk use?
The writers were informative and impartial in their writing. They were strictly providing information.
7. What sources were provided, and who was interviewed?
Heinz CEO William Johnson
8. Are the facts correct?
Well, I assume the facts are correct. They interviewed with the CEO of Heinz itself, the most reliable source possible.
After reading the story, I was provided with information that is actually very nice to know. I came to the conclusion that this story and the Associated Press are reliable because of information that I conducted, and the interviews and facts provided in the story. Neither of the writers expressed their opinions in the story.
The writers gave us numbers, dates, people, and various reliable proof that this story is strictly facts. Quotations were taken from Warren Buffett and William Johnson themselves, supporting the facts and claims provided by Choi and Funk.
The story is more of informative, and leaves little room for the reporters to be biased. To be biased, they would express their opinions of Buffett or his company, or their opinions of Heinz. None of this has been done, and no bias is evident.
Associated Press
2. What interest does the Associated Press have in reporting unbiased news?
Yes, they are known to report trustworthy news. They have no intention to ruin their untarnished reputation.
3. Do you consider the Associated Press to be credible?
The Associated Press is probably the most credible news source out there. Various news papers with different views that pay dues to the AP can all contribute to each story. This means that information from all different views are in each story.
4. Who is the reporter who reported the news?
Candice Choi and Josh Funk
5. What interest does Candice Choi and Josh Funk have in providing impartial news?
They do not want to disrupt their reputation as reporters, therefore they leave their opinions out of their stories. In order for people to continue trusting their stories, the news they report must be reliable and impartial.
6. What kind of language did Choi and Funk use?
The writers were informative and impartial in their writing. They were strictly providing information.
7. What sources were provided, and who was interviewed?
Heinz CEO William Johnson
8. Are the facts correct?
Well, I assume the facts are correct. They interviewed with the CEO of Heinz itself, the most reliable source possible.
After reading the story, I was provided with information that is actually very nice to know. I came to the conclusion that this story and the Associated Press are reliable because of information that I conducted, and the interviews and facts provided in the story. Neither of the writers expressed their opinions in the story.
The writers gave us numbers, dates, people, and various reliable proof that this story is strictly facts. Quotations were taken from Warren Buffett and William Johnson themselves, supporting the facts and claims provided by Choi and Funk.
The story is more of informative, and leaves little room for the reporters to be biased. To be biased, they would express their opinions of Buffett or his company, or their opinions of Heinz. None of this has been done, and no bias is evident.
Sunday, February 3, 2013
04.01 Pathos in Journalism Writing
In a world such as our own, where our phones talk to us, televisons are in 3D, and cars can tell us exactly where to go, it is a wonder why phones are still restricted in school. Electronics are all around us, and beneficial in every challenging aspect of life. Students yearn for the day that electronic devices will be permitted within the confines of high school, and the exceptional faculty would as well, once they gain knowledge of the numerous possibilities that come along with allowing cell phones.
English teachers across the board would agree, it is a drag having to look up words in the dictionary. This daunting task takes forever, providing information that could have taken seconds. Smart phones can give simple information such as definitions, synonyms, and antonyms in the click of a button or by speaking to SIRI. Class time is important, and teachers need to pack as much information into a 45 minute class period as possible. Applications such as dictionary.com and wikipedia.com save minutes of class time that could be spent lecturing and teaching.
Imagine a math class where students did not need to spend a hundred dollars on a calculator, or lug around the awful item. Teachers would no longer need to use valuable square footage on a class set of graphing calculators, along with saving the school thousands of dollars. Students could simply pull out their extremely useful smart phone that happens to double as a graphing and scientific calculator. Parallel with time, money is another thing that all teachers need more of.
Faculty may argue that students will use their phones for socializing or games. While kids are in the classroom, they will be strictly focusing on the task that the teacher has assigned, if not they will not receive the grade. Kids in today's day and age use their phone when they are bored or have spare town, therefore if there is no spare time given, students must use their cell phones as instructed. There are infinite reasons in favor of cell phones used in school, while the cons list consists of only two or three arguments. With the world electronically revolutionizing each day, it is only a matter of time that schools will become up to date as well.
English teachers across the board would agree, it is a drag having to look up words in the dictionary. This daunting task takes forever, providing information that could have taken seconds. Smart phones can give simple information such as definitions, synonyms, and antonyms in the click of a button or by speaking to SIRI. Class time is important, and teachers need to pack as much information into a 45 minute class period as possible. Applications such as dictionary.com and wikipedia.com save minutes of class time that could be spent lecturing and teaching.
Imagine a math class where students did not need to spend a hundred dollars on a calculator, or lug around the awful item. Teachers would no longer need to use valuable square footage on a class set of graphing calculators, along with saving the school thousands of dollars. Students could simply pull out their extremely useful smart phone that happens to double as a graphing and scientific calculator. Parallel with time, money is another thing that all teachers need more of.
Faculty may argue that students will use their phones for socializing or games. While kids are in the classroom, they will be strictly focusing on the task that the teacher has assigned, if not they will not receive the grade. Kids in today's day and age use their phone when they are bored or have spare town, therefore if there is no spare time given, students must use their cell phones as instructed. There are infinite reasons in favor of cell phones used in school, while the cons list consists of only two or three arguments. With the world electronically revolutionizing each day, it is only a matter of time that schools will become up to date as well.
Wednesday, January 2, 2013
02.05 - Internet: News, blogs, etc.
When it comes to the method that humans receive their news, the pickens are not slim. In almost every country on this vast planet there is a source to receive information about the happenings around us. Whether it is one of the latest forms of technology used in the 21st century, or a form used since the beginning of time, news will continue to travel simultaneously between people.
Since 1830, newspapers have been printed and distributed. Being the first form of news, humans have always turned to newspapers for information on just about anything. Before the other common forms such as television, radio, and the internet, the newspaper was the one and only source. Newspapers can be local or national, sharing news on everything from politics to the latest fashion trends. Just like other forms, newspapers are costly. There are many papers that are free to the public, therefore they have to find alternative ways of making money. The number one form of revenue is through advertisements, a key factor in the production of newspapers. All papers are also always up to date, whether it is daily, weekly, or monthly.
Similar to newspapers, internet news sources are also always up to date. They are much easier and less costly to keep up, considering the only cost includes the price of the web page. Websites, columns, and blogs can be updated on a whim, with zero time in between the update and distribution. In parallel with papers, internet sources also look to advertisements to make money. Since the explosion of the internet in 1990, humans have continued to revolutionize the way in which news is received. Now, internets news sources are the leading choice for americans to receive their news.
On January 13, 1910 the first radio broadcast occured. From there on out, people would gather around the radio to hear all types of broadcasts. Everyone from comedians to scientists would come on the radio to speak to the public about occurences in society. Radio broadcasts were the second form of news, following the newspaper. Advertisements helped keep broadcasts going, occuring in between broadcasts for 30 second to one minute intervals. The broadcasts were most popular during the times of World War 2, and are still used to this day.
On all four of the different levels to receive news, there are numerous similarities and differences. As seen, all of the sources rely on revenue in the form of advertisements. Also, they are constanly updated, some done more quickly than others. The popularity of each source varies over time, with the most popular source of the moment being the one that is the easiest, most accurate, and cheapest. Some sources are free while others can cost small sums of money. I rely primarily on internet news sources, because there are unlimited topics at my fingertips. No matter the preferred source, all four options will continue to be available to any citizen of the world.
Since 1830, newspapers have been printed and distributed. Being the first form of news, humans have always turned to newspapers for information on just about anything. Before the other common forms such as television, radio, and the internet, the newspaper was the one and only source. Newspapers can be local or national, sharing news on everything from politics to the latest fashion trends. Just like other forms, newspapers are costly. There are many papers that are free to the public, therefore they have to find alternative ways of making money. The number one form of revenue is through advertisements, a key factor in the production of newspapers. All papers are also always up to date, whether it is daily, weekly, or monthly.
Similar to newspapers, internet news sources are also always up to date. They are much easier and less costly to keep up, considering the only cost includes the price of the web page. Websites, columns, and blogs can be updated on a whim, with zero time in between the update and distribution. In parallel with papers, internet sources also look to advertisements to make money. Since the explosion of the internet in 1990, humans have continued to revolutionize the way in which news is received. Now, internets news sources are the leading choice for americans to receive their news.
On January 13, 1910 the first radio broadcast occured. From there on out, people would gather around the radio to hear all types of broadcasts. Everyone from comedians to scientists would come on the radio to speak to the public about occurences in society. Radio broadcasts were the second form of news, following the newspaper. Advertisements helped keep broadcasts going, occuring in between broadcasts for 30 second to one minute intervals. The broadcasts were most popular during the times of World War 2, and are still used to this day.
On all four of the different levels to receive news, there are numerous similarities and differences. As seen, all of the sources rely on revenue in the form of advertisements. Also, they are constanly updated, some done more quickly than others. The popularity of each source varies over time, with the most popular source of the moment being the one that is the easiest, most accurate, and cheapest. Some sources are free while others can cost small sums of money. I rely primarily on internet news sources, because there are unlimited topics at my fingertips. No matter the preferred source, all four options will continue to be available to any citizen of the world.
Sunday, December 16, 2012
02.02 Print-Magazines and Journal
The United States obviously is confused as to what steps they should take in handling citizens with mental disorders. It will start out with a violent tantrum in the privacy of home, and turn into a double-digit killing spree at an elementary school. When a mental disorder gets to the point where a person becomes physically dangerous, he or she should not be kept unrestricted with the ability to roam free. With the most recent shooting in Connecticut and many attempted shootings since then, questions are being raised as to how the US should handle the mentally ill that are a threat to the community. Once a criminal act is committed, the offender is obviously sent to jail, but what about in the time leading up to it? If a person is psychologically ill and has a violent history, how do we keep him/her from ruining the lives of people around them. The unanswered questions that we as citizens have are immeasurable, with the answers being very few and far between. But America has to get their act together fast, before we have to raise our flags at half-mass due to another mass killing.
In response to: http://gawker.com/5968818/i-am-adam-lanzas-mother
Interesting video that depicts the mental disorders that the shooter in Connecticut and many others in the past could possibly have: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g2-Re_Fl_L4
In response to: http://gawker.com/5968818/i-am-adam-lanzas-mother
Interesting video that depicts the mental disorders that the shooter in Connecticut and many others in the past could possibly have: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g2-Re_Fl_L4
02.01 Print-Newspapers
No matter where you are on this great big earth, there are newspapers everywhere. Weekly, daily, monthly, oh my! The two main types are weekly and daily newspapers, both having numerous similarities and differences. Papers all across the country use almost identical methods for distributing and making money. Journalists, editors, and all of the other contributors to a newspaper have to follow a written, and unwritten, set of rules whenever they are on the clock. To you, the newspaper may just be your daily source for the current happenings, but for the entire staff of the paper, it is a way of life.
Weekly newspapers, as expected, are released on a 7-day cycle. Within a weekly paper you will find broad stories on topics such as upcoming events, city growth, and movie reviews. Because weekly papers aren't always the most current, they leave the breaking news stories to the daily papers. Weekly papers come in two types: general interest and special interest. Small towns typically print general interest newspapers, covering everything from sports and politics to opinion columns. Special interest papers are popular in cities, with news on nightlife, activities, etc. Special interest papers are the type to be seen on street racks, and are typically free.
On the contrary, daily newspapers are reprinted every night, keeping readers on top of every story. Daily papers cover both local and national news. Unlike weekly papers, dailies have the ability to focus on breaking news.
Newspapers are very expensive, causing them to have to find numerous sources of income. Advertising is the largest source of revenue for both weekly and daily-about 80%. The ad salesman must be very strategic in his selling method in order to get advertisements; speaking on focal points such as the immense area that the paper covers.
Reporters at my local paper, The Jacksonville News, are always following two sets of rules, among many others. According to David Dehof, a reporter for the news, "Plagiarism is a huge no-no, I've seen a few co-workers fired and shunned for engaging in the frowned upon method." Plagiarism, which is the copying and publishing of someone else's work and taking credit for it, is not only looked down on, but illegal. One of the biggest things for a newspaper to have is its credibility, and plagiarism can ruin a reputation in no time. Before going to the public with a story, journalists must always triple-check their facts. Releasing facts that are exaggerated or even unintentionally twisted is considered lying, and is not tolerated in the world of journalism.
http://jacksonville.com/
http://nnaweb.org/about-nna?articleCategory=community-facts-figures
Weekly newspapers, as expected, are released on a 7-day cycle. Within a weekly paper you will find broad stories on topics such as upcoming events, city growth, and movie reviews. Because weekly papers aren't always the most current, they leave the breaking news stories to the daily papers. Weekly papers come in two types: general interest and special interest. Small towns typically print general interest newspapers, covering everything from sports and politics to opinion columns. Special interest papers are popular in cities, with news on nightlife, activities, etc. Special interest papers are the type to be seen on street racks, and are typically free.
On the contrary, daily newspapers are reprinted every night, keeping readers on top of every story. Daily papers cover both local and national news. Unlike weekly papers, dailies have the ability to focus on breaking news.
Newspapers are very expensive, causing them to have to find numerous sources of income. Advertising is the largest source of revenue for both weekly and daily-about 80%. The ad salesman must be very strategic in his selling method in order to get advertisements; speaking on focal points such as the immense area that the paper covers.
Reporters at my local paper, The Jacksonville News, are always following two sets of rules, among many others. According to David Dehof, a reporter for the news, "Plagiarism is a huge no-no, I've seen a few co-workers fired and shunned for engaging in the frowned upon method." Plagiarism, which is the copying and publishing of someone else's work and taking credit for it, is not only looked down on, but illegal. One of the biggest things for a newspaper to have is its credibility, and plagiarism can ruin a reputation in no time. Before going to the public with a story, journalists must always triple-check their facts. Releasing facts that are exaggerated or even unintentionally twisted is considered lying, and is not tolerated in the world of journalism.
http://jacksonville.com/
http://nnaweb.org/about-nna?articleCategory=community-facts-figures
Monday, October 29, 2012
Lesson 05.00- Intro to the Writing Process
Writing as a whole is an activity that I have a true passion for. The different techniques and various structures that are included in every piece of written work have always intrigued me, and have influenced my writing to this day. Throughout history writing has been a form of communicating for almost every culture and ethnicity. Whether it is through symbols or actual words, humans have utilized that idea of writing since Adam and Eve. The various forms of writing are endless, and I am enticed by them all. I believe that a person has a true talent if they can write a book, or even get published in the newspaper. It is always interesting to compare works of different writers and observe their different techniques.
I believe that it is incredibly difficult for someone to write impartially, considering that a writer's opinion on a subject tends to leak out, even unintentionally. For example, if a strongly conservative news reporter were to write an article regarding both of the candidate's different policies, it would be nearly impossible for the reporter to illustrating the democratic candidate in any sort of positive light. The reporter could subconciously jade the democratic candidate's policies, or leave out the policies that would make the candidate look good.
It is highly difficult for a person to write on a topic that he/she feels strongly about without letting readers know his/her viewpoint on the subject. In almost every article/news story regarding sports or politics, you can decipher the writer's opinion pretty easily. Although it is not impossible to write impartially, it takes a very good writer to stay unbiased.
I believe that it is incredibly difficult for someone to write impartially, considering that a writer's opinion on a subject tends to leak out, even unintentionally. For example, if a strongly conservative news reporter were to write an article regarding both of the candidate's different policies, it would be nearly impossible for the reporter to illustrating the democratic candidate in any sort of positive light. The reporter could subconciously jade the democratic candidate's policies, or leave out the policies that would make the candidate look good.
It is highly difficult for a person to write on a topic that he/she feels strongly about without letting readers know his/her viewpoint on the subject. In almost every article/news story regarding sports or politics, you can decipher the writer's opinion pretty easily. Although it is not impossible to write impartially, it takes a very good writer to stay unbiased.
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