Work on What is News assignment. Questions and answers due today.
LAW 8_April 2013
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Saturday, March 23, 2013
what is news?
What I want you to know:
1. What news is
2. What "news values" are part of news
3. How "audience" affects news content
4. Different types of news
5. The journalist's role in news
Read the article this week. Each group should answer all the questions. We will begin discussions and presentations next week.
Go to this link and read the article "What is news?"
http://www.america.gov/st/freepress-english/2008/April/20080416211618eaifas0.8870203.html
In your discussions/presentations be sure you comment on the following:
1. Include at least five "news values". Explain what each one means.
2. How does the intended audience affect news?
3. What are the two types of news mentioned? Explain what each means.
4. Describe, define and explain the three basic origins of new stories.
5. Read "The Journalist's Role".
a. How is a journalist different from a propagandist or gossip?
b. How does the concept of independence enter into the role of a journalist?
6. Read "Objectivity and Fairness".
a. What was the original meaning of the term "objectivity"?
b. Explain the concept of "objectivity" after 1996.
c. From reading the last three paragraphs, comment on fairness and balance. If there are two or more sides to a story, should equal time or space be given to all groups? Why or why not?
7. Read "News Providers"
a. Describe, define and explain these news sources-newspapers, magazines, radio, television, the internet. Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of each.
b. What are some of the "additional skills" today's journalists may need?
8. Discuss the principles of journalism in a democratic society
9. List one example of fair and balanced news as well as one example that is not fair and balanced. Explain why you believe this is true.
1. What news is
2. What "news values" are part of news
3. How "audience" affects news content
4. Different types of news
5. The journalist's role in news
Description:
Over the course of this assignment, you will be part of a panel that will present and explain portions of an article to the staff.
These explanations will be as part of a group or team, but everyone is required to say something individually as well.
Discussion/Presentation:
Feel free to make a PowerPoint, but this is not required.
One member of the team will need to use the projector and highlight the material you are discussing in the reading material from the link.
Form four groups of from three to five people.
Latazia and Daiana are not part of a group. They will moderate the panel discussion.
Groups
Carra, Matthew, Chloe, David_8 & 9
Casey, Madison, Cole_5 & 7
Marisa, Caroline, Ayashe, Victor_6
Kendall, Kevin, Andrew_1 & 2
Anton, Adrianna, Coleen, Tyler_3 & 4
Groups
Carra, Matthew, Chloe, David_8 & 9
Casey, Madison, Cole_5 & 7
Marisa, Caroline, Ayashe, Victor_6
Kendall, Kevin, Andrew_1 & 2
Anton, Adrianna, Coleen, Tyler_3 & 4
Read the article this week. Each group should answer all the questions. We will begin discussions and presentations next week.
Go to this link and read the article "What is news?"
http://www.america.gov/st/freepress-english/2008/April/20080416211618eaifas0.8870203.html
In your discussions/presentations be sure you comment on the following:
1. Include at least five "news values". Explain what each one means.
2. How does the intended audience affect news?
3. What are the two types of news mentioned? Explain what each means.
4. Describe, define and explain the three basic origins of new stories.
5. Read "The Journalist's Role".
a. How is a journalist different from a propagandist or gossip?
b. How does the concept of independence enter into the role of a journalist?
6. Read "Objectivity and Fairness".
a. What was the original meaning of the term "objectivity"?
b. Explain the concept of "objectivity" after 1996.
c. From reading the last three paragraphs, comment on fairness and balance. If there are two or more sides to a story, should equal time or space be given to all groups? Why or why not?
7. Read "News Providers"
a. Describe, define and explain these news sources-newspapers, magazines, radio, television, the internet. Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of each.
b. What are some of the "additional skills" today's journalists may need?
8. Discuss the principles of journalism in a democratic society
9. List one example of fair and balanced news as well as one example that is not fair and balanced. Explain why you believe this is true.
presentation
rubric: (maximum of 20 points for each category)
_____
Speaking and research skills could facilitate interviewing and other
oral communication activities.
_____
Evidence of language skills, demeanor, and attire to cultivate
success and good public relations.
_____
Journalistic vocabulary common to the industry to speaking,
listening, and writing activities.
_____Legal
and ethical journalistic standards applied to presentation
activities.
_____
Clarity of explanation, in terms of the explanation content, plus
vocalization and speech.
Friday, March 8, 2013
Monday, March 4, 2013
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Saturday, February 23, 2013
LAW 1
This assignment is due on March 12. It will count as a LAW assignment, as well as an individual and group assignment.
Cite Strong And Thorough Textual Evidence To Support Analysis Of What The Text Says Explicitly As Well As Inferences Drawn From The Text.
Assignment and assessment:
Find an online, magazine, or newspaper article for the following.
Turn in your source with your work.
1. A who in this article is_________________________________. (10 points)
2. A what in this article is_________________________________. (10 points)
3. A when in this article is________________________________. (10 points)
4. A where in this article is________________________________. (10 points)
5. A why in this article is _________________________________. (10 points)
6. A how in this article is________________________________. (10 points)
Read about inference at this link:
http://academic.cuesta.edu/acasupp/as/309.HTM
7. Create one inferential question from this article. (40 points)
LAW 1
Cite Strong And Thorough Textual Evidence To Support Analysis Of What The Text Says Explicitly As Well As Inferences Drawn From The Text.
Assignment and assessment:
Read about the 5 W's and H from this link:
You can stop reading at Observation
Write down and define (in your own words) each of the 5W's and H used in journalistic writing.
Find an online, magazine, or newspaper article for the following.
Turn in your source with your work.
Respond to the following from this article:
1. A who in this article is_________________________________. (10 points)
2. A what in this article is_________________________________. (10 points)
3. A when in this article is________________________________. (10 points)
4. A where in this article is________________________________. (10 points)
5. A why in this article is _________________________________. (10 points)
6. A how in this article is________________________________. (10 points)
Read about inference at this link:
http://academic.cuesta.edu/acasupp/as/309.HTM
7. Create one inferential question from this article. (40 points)
Friday, February 22, 2013
yearbook assignment_feb 19-28
Based on the information you collected during LAW 7, write a magazine, newspaper or online article about the person you covered.
Your grade will be based on use of the 5W's and H, plus the TCAP writing rubric.
The 5W's and H are explained on the blog. You can find the TCAP writing rubric on line.
This is an individual assignment.
Sample interview
http://www.oprah.com/spirit/Oprah-Talks-to-Thich-Nhat-Hanh
Your grade will be based on use of the 5W's and H, plus the TCAP writing rubric.
The 5W's and H are explained on the blog. You can find the TCAP writing rubric on line.
This is an individual assignment.
Sample interview
http://www.oprah.com/spirit/Oprah-Talks-to-Thich-Nhat-Hanh
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