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Week 3: Journalism 2001 September 27, 2010. Whats wrong? 1. Phantoms, not Phantoms 2. Catalog, not catolog 3. too high, not to high 4. All of the above!

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1 Week 3: Journalism 2001 September 27, 2010

2 Whats wrong? 1. Phantoms, not Phantoms 2. Catalog, not catolog 3. too high, not to high 4. All of the above!

3 Review of last weeks news

4 DNT Analysis Overall excellent job! Overall excellent job! Youre now reading the newspaper with a more critical eye Youre now reading the newspaper with a more critical eye Better understanding of what goes into the newspaper; why editors make story selections Better understanding of what goes into the newspaper; why editors make story selections What surprised you while doing assignment? What surprised you while doing assignment?

5 Review: Summary lead assignment Overall great start! Overall great start! Remember: Remember: –One-sentence summary lead, 35 words or less Use dateline Use dateline Write in past tense, active voice Write in past tense, active voice Watch state abbreviations: Fla FL FLA Watch state abbreviations: Fla FL FLA Watch wordiness Watch wordiness –has resulted in the mans death –an altercation with police involving a taser –leads to the suspect being shot –M-26 Taser stun gun –following an attempt: after

6 Heres the summary lead from the Associated Press: HOLLYWOOD, Fla. – A man behaving strangely in front of a hotel died after police shot him with a stun gun, then wrestled him to the ground and handcuffed him because he had not been subdued. Many of your leads are just as strong! HOLLYWOOD, Fla. – A man behaving strangely died Sunday after the police shot him with a stun gun and wrestled him to the ground in front of a hotel because they believed he was on drugs. HOLLYWOOD, Fla. – A man, believed to be on drugs, died Sunday when an officer shot him with a stun gun after he refused orders outside of a local hotel. HOLLYWOOD, Fla. – A man believed to be under the influence of drugs died Sunday after police shot him with a stun gun due to strange behavior that was reported outside a local hotel.

7 Lets improve these leads: Lets improve these leads: A man died in a police accident in front of a hotel on Sunday when he resisted arrest forcing officers to shoot him with a M-26 taser, he then ripped the stun darts out of his chest and charged the officers forcing them to subdue him but he died in the hospital shortly after. –Run-on sentence –54 words: too much info – where to cut? –Why?

8 Man is pronounced dead after being tasered by police officer for acting strangely outside a hotel room. –Stick to past tense –When? –A hotel room? –Reads like an announcement, not news story 50,000 volts of electricity hit and killed a man police saw outside a hotel behaving strangely, probably on drugs, and when the matter was pursued he violently attempted to resident arrest. –What type of electricity? –Focus –When? –Intentional killing?

9 Review: Writing a summary lead Usually a single sentence Usually a single sentence No more than 35 words No more than 35 words Bottom line: Bottom line: –Use a single sentence of no more than 35 words to summarize an event

10 Use active voice! Avoid to be Avoid to be a man was killed…. a man was killed…. a man was shot by police…. a man was shot by police…. was behaving strangely was behaving strangely Active and passive voice: Active and passive voice: http://owl.english.purdue.edu/handouts/grammar/g_ actpass.html http://owl.english.purdue.edu/handouts/grammar/g_ actpass.html http://owl.english.purdue.edu/handouts/grammar/g_ actpass.html http://owl.english.purdue.edu/handouts/grammar/g_ actpass.html http://www.englishbaby.com/lessons/4717/member_ submitted/the_passive http://www.englishbaby.com/lessons/4717/member_ submitted/the_passive http://www.englishbaby.com/lessons/4717/member_ submitted/the_passive http://www.englishbaby.com/lessons/4717/member_ submitted/the_passive

11 Grammar exercise Dr. Grammar tips: Dr. Grammar tips: –http://www.drgrammar.org/ http://www.drgrammar.org/

12 Hard News 1 Story Assignment Work in teams to interview Duluth citizens about the gubernatorial election Work in teams to interview Duluth citizens about the gubernatorial election Each reporter writes own story Each reporter writes own story Interview 8-10 Duluth residents Interview 8-10 Duluth residents –Might not use all sources in story –List all sources, with contact info, at end of story Groups of 1 to 2 Groups of 1 to 2 Stories will be posted on class website: Stories will be posted on class website: –Fall Jour 2001 Website Fall Jour 2001 WebsiteFall Jour 2001 Website

13 Lets brainstorm ideas of where Duluth residents gather: Canal Park Canal Park DECC DECC Miller Hall Mall Miller Hall Mall Holiday Inn Bus Hub Holiday Inn Bus Hub Grocery store Grocery store Coffee shop Coffee shop Walgreens Bus Hub Walgreens Bus Hub UMD Kirby Student Center UMD Kirby Student Center Food Court Food Court Solon Campus Center Solon Campus Center High schools High schools

14 Ideas from 2008 Greyhound bus station West Duluth Greyhound bus station West Duluth Amazing Grace café in Canal Park Amazing Grace café in Canal Park Fond du Luth Casino/Old Downtown Fond du Luth Casino/Old Downtown First Street/Cozy Bar/Encounter First Street/Cozy Bar/Encounter Gas station Gas station Miller Hill Mall bus stop Miller Hill Mall bus stop Pizza Luce concert Pizza Luce concert Courthouse Courtyard Courthouse Courtyard Public library Public library Canal Park/Lift bridge Canal Park/Lift bridge WalMart WalMart Dunn Brothers coffee shop Dunn Brothers coffee shop

15 Ideas from 2007 UMD Dining Center/Kirby Student Center UMD Dining Center/Kirby Student Center Northland Gaming Center Northland Gaming Center –Lincoln Park/West End Encounter/Cozy Bar corner (2 nd Ave. E. & First St.) Encounter/Cozy Bar corner (2 nd Ave. E. & First St.) Spirit Mountain Spirit Mountain Miller Hill Mall Miller Hill Mall Community Center Community Center DECC: Hockey game DECC: Hockey game Downtown: Superior Street Downtown: Superior Street Marshal Performing Arts Center: Play Marshal Performing Arts Center: Play

16 Hard News 1 Story Pitch: Due Today! Length of story pitch: three paragraphs, about 200 words Length of story pitch: three paragraphs, about 200 words Include the 5 Ws and H: what makes this story newsworthy Include the 5 Ws and H: what makes this story newsworthy

17 Lets make sure that we are covering Duluth Amy: Plaza Super One Amy: Plaza Super One Klaus: West End Klaus: West End Luke: Highland Village Apartments Luke: Highland Village Apartments Jarred: Miller Hill Mall Jarred: Miller Hill Mall Emily: Canal Park Emily: Canal Park Ann/Julie: UMD/Food Court Ann/Julie: UMD/Food Court DanielleBrooke: Central High School Teachers DanielleBrooke: Central High School Teachers Lizzy: Cub Lizzy: Cub Annelyse: WalMart Annelyse: WalMart

18 Madiha: Mount Royal Madiha: Mount Royal Olivia/Kaylie: Caribou Coffee Olivia/Kaylie: Caribou Coffee Reegan: Student Athletes Reegan: Student Athletes Stephanie: Lester Park Stephanie: Lester Park Haley: Starbucks Haley: Starbucks Princess/Jillian: CSS/UMD Library Princess/Jillian: CSS/UMD Library Holly: Target Holly: Target Tony: LSH/Griggs Tony: LSH/Griggs Fond du Luth Casino Fond du Luth Casino Nick: Electric Fetus Nick: Electric Fetus Anne: Pizza Luce Anne: Pizza Luce

19 What are the key issues for the governors race? Work in teams at each table Work in teams at each table Come up with four issues in 5 minutes Come up with four issues in 5 minutes Post questions on class website at: Post questions on class website at: –http://blog.lib.umn.edu/lkragnes/jour2001fall2010/ http://blog.lib.umn.edu/lkragnes/jour2001fall2010

20 Lets grade Chapter 4 Quiz

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22 Chapter 4: Reporting Basics

23 Where stories come from –Breaking news –Scheduled events –News releases –Your ideas Stuff happens constantly The story becomes a package Web stories can include: Web stories can include: –Audio –Video –Links to related information –Other interactive elements

24 Where stories come from –Always be ready. –The bigger the story, the more you need to be on the scene. Breaking news events –Move fast. –Always carry a cell phone. –Carry a camera.

25 Where stories come from –Write advances, precedes or previews. –Make sure the newsroom keeps a long-range calendar. Scheduled events –Bone up on history before the event. –Team up with editors, photographers and other reporters for big events.

26 Where stories come from –Some handouts are truly newsy. –Do not print releases verbatim. –If you turn releases into a longer story, verify facts. New releases –If you use a quote from the release, say according to the release or in a prepared statement.

27 Lets look at UMDs news releases Susan Latto, Public Relations Director Susan Latto, Public Relations Director –http://www.d.umn.edu http://www.d.umn.edu

28 Stories in morgue Oregon pays tribute to its Vietnam vets: Oregon pays tribute to its Vietnam vets: –p. 216 Mail species: Mail species: –p. 217 Glove story: Glove story: –p. 219 You wore flip-flops to the White House?!: You wore flip-flops to the White House?!: –p. 222

29 Finding and using sources –Select sources for relevance. Police beat Police beat –Check sources for accuracy. A reporter is only as good as his or her sources –Balance sources for fairness. –Cultivate sources for tips. Coffee shop Coffee shop

30 Finding and using Sources –Depth Story will provide more information and insight. Story will provide more information and insight. –Context Reader discovers more points of view. Reader discovers more points of view. The more sources you use, the better your reporting will be –Reliability Less chance of inaccuracy or bias. Less chance of inaccuracy or bias.

31 Finding and using sources –Newsmakers –Spokespeople –Experts –Official records –Reference material –Ordinary folks The wide world of sources

32 Using the Internet –You cant always trust what you find. –It is no substitute for reality. A researchers dream come true –Do some real reporting.

33 Using the Internet Research & reference www.bartleby.com www.bartleby.com www.bartleby.com www.statelocalgov.net www.statelocalgov.net www.statelocalgov.net www.profnet.com www.profnet.com www.profnet.com www.urbanlegends.about.com www.urbanlegends.about.com www.urbanlegends.about.com Search engines www.google.com www.google.com www.google.com www.yahoo.net www.yahoo.net www.yahoo.net www.webcrawler.com www.webcrawler.com Webliography Journalism tips & tools www.npc.press.org/ library/reporter.clm www.npc.press.org/ library/reporter.clm www.newslink.org www.newslink.org www.poynter.org www.poynter.org reporter.umd.edu reporter.umd.edu

34 Using the Internet –Authority Sure of the authors identity, reliability and credentials? Sure of the authors identity, reliability and credentials? Site sponsored by reputable institution or organization? Site sponsored by reputable institution or organization? Evaluating a websites reliability Information seem comprehensive and complete? Information seem comprehensive and complete? Is there a way to contact author or verify or challenge information? Is there a way to contact author or verify or challenge information?

35 Using the Internet –Accuracy Does the information originate with the source? Does the information originate with the source? Can you verify this information from another reliable source? Can you verify this information from another reliable source? Evaluating a Web sites reliability Are there spelling, grammar or factual errors that cast doubt on the site? Are there spelling, grammar or factual errors that cast doubt on the site?

36 Using the Internet –Timeliness Has site been updated recently? Has site been updated recently? Are there publication dates on all pages containing timely material? Are there publication dates on all pages containing timely material? Evaluating a Web sites reliability Can you ensure all information is up to date? Can you ensure all information is up to date? Are the links to and from the pages updated regularly? Are the links to and from the pages updated regularly?

37 Using the Internet –Newgroups Online bulletin boards organized by topic. Online bulletin boards organized by topic. –E-mail Most efficient way to contact experts. Most efficient way to contact experts. Beyond the basics –Weblogs Mostly opinion. Mostly opinion. Writing your own blog can establish dialogue with sources and readers. Writing your own blog can establish dialogue with sources and readers.

38 Taking notes –Involves multitasking Listening Listening Interpreting Interpreting Observing Observing Evaluating Evaluating Writing Writing Thinking Thinking Good note-taking isnt easy –Need a system to guarantee that what you report matches the data your source gave you

39 Taking notes –Speed transcription. Skip small words. Skip small words. Abbreviate long words. Abbreviate long words. A page in a reporters notebook –Carefully spell out important facts. –Use the first free moment to review notes.

40 Taking notes –Choose a notebook that is a comfortable size for you. –Use different colors ink for different speakers. A page in a reporters notebook –Mark things that seem important. –Draw lines to separate speakers. –Use quotation marks around quotes.

41 Setting up the interview Make an appointment Make an appointment –Call or email your source, time permitting Identify yourself as reporter, name publication Identify yourself as reporter, name publication Set length of interview in advance Set length of interview in advance –Half hour, hour, over lunch Make interview convenient for source Make interview convenient for source Describe the story Describe the story Dress the part Dress the part Be on time! Be on time!

42 Asking questions Do your homework! Do your homework! Write out your questions Write out your questions –Use reporters notebook, refer back to them –Let the conversation flow – other questions often answered –Make eye contact –Example: Senator interview

43 Personal questions Personal questions –Tough to ask personal questions after a tragedy –Be compassionate, sympathetic –Do homework, try to interview in person –Break ice with general questions –Soften the question: I know youre busy; sorry to bother you I know youre busy; sorry to bother you –Examples: Sunshine hits the accelerator Sunshine hits the accelerator Flash flood in Buffalo Flash flood in Buffalo

44 Frame questions to fit the storys purpose Frame questions to fit the storys purpose –Every story needs theme, purpose –Focus on the purpose when asking questions –Refer back to questions Establish rapport Establish rapport –Tell sources who you are, what you are doing –Listen, dont argue –Thank sources for their time –Set timeframe for the interview

45 What to do with hostile sources Youre not a lawyer: avoid hostile questions Youre not a lawyer: avoid hostile questions Save tough questions for end of interview Save tough questions for end of interview Be sympathetic, understanding Be sympathetic, understanding Reason with the source Reason with the source Try to understand sources position Try to understand sources position Repeat damaging things that have been said about a source Repeat damaging things that have been said about a source Keep asking questions Keep asking questions

46 Making, using observations Whats unusual – or common? Whats unusual – or common? –Observe surroundings –Demeanor of source –Personal features Examples: Examples: –Successful business leader interview –Train, doll collectors

47 Write fast! Take a lot of notes Take a lot of notes –Listen, dont try to get down all the quotes –Never can have too many notes! –Take notes even if using tape recorder Battery or tape failure, operator error Battery or tape failure, operator error –Using a tape recorder Ask permission Ask permission Can be time consuming Can be time consuming

48 Taking notes –Tape recorder Pros and cons Disadvantages Replaying and transcribing takes time Machine can fail If you dont save tapes, not lasting record Advantages Highest accuracy Actual proof of what was said Can post interview on papers Web site

49 Taking notes –Notebook Pros and cons Disadvantages People talk faster than you can write Standing still to write restricts movement Wont be able to read all your own handwriting Advantages Nothing to break, no batteries Easy to access and transcribe Becomes permanent record

50 Taking notes –Typing Pros and cons Disadvantages People talk fast; quotes may be inaccurate Computers can destroy or delete files Stuck sitting in one place staring at a screen Advantages Fastest way to go from notes to story Most efficient way to get data on deadline Can conduct interview using chat or e-mail

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52 Interviewing –Phone interviews Interview pros and cons Disadvantages Impersonal Difficult (and sometimes illegal) to record More likely to mishear or misquote someone Advantages Fast and efficient Less intimidating Cell phones allow interviews to take place anywhere at any time

53 Interviewing –E-mail interviews Interview pros and cons Disadvantages No personal interaction Lagtime between questions and answers Takes longer; are you sure the person is who he/she claims to be? Advantages Gives interviewees time to construct responses Offers the most flexibility Typed responses easy to copy and paste; provide record of what was said

54 Interviewing –In-person interviews Interview pros and cons Disadvantages Wastes time traveling and waiting Distractions can interrupt interview If you are uncomfortable, it becomes obvious Advantages Best way to build rapport Physical surroundings can provide useful data People take you more seriously when you are in front of them

55 Closed-ended questions Closed-ended questions –Asked to get precise answer –Useful when already know the answer, need confirmation –Used when source is comfortable –Dont be hostile! Open-ended questions Open-ended questions –Useful when have more time –Often learn unexpected information –Gets sources opinions, feelings –Anything else to add? Anything Im forgetting?

56 After the interview Thank source Thank source Ask for best way to reach the source – phone or email – if have additional questions Ask for best way to reach the source – phone or email – if have additional questions Never agree to show the source a story once its written Never agree to show the source a story once its written

57 Interviewing Relax. Relax. Be in charge. Be in charge. Start with basics. Start with basics. Budget time. Budget time. Begin with softballs. Begin with softballs. Focus questions. Focus questions. Tips for successful interviews Keep it simple. Keep it simple. Limit yes/no questions. Limit yes/no questions. Get every question answered. Get every question answered. Ask follow-up questions. Ask follow-up questions. Stay flexible. Stay flexible. –During the interview

58 Interviewing Ask people to slow down. Ask people to slow down. Dont worry about asking a dumb question. Dont worry about asking a dumb question. Look around. Look around. Use reassuring body language. Use reassuring body language. Use silence. Use silence. Dont interrupt. Dont interrupt. Dont take sides. Dont take sides. Use the toughest question last. Use the toughest question last. –During the interview (continued)

59 Interviewing Review notes with interviewee. Review notes with interviewee. Ask who else you should contact? Ask who else you should contact? Ask permission to call later. Ask permission to call later. Ask interviewees to call you. Ask interviewees to call you. Tips for successful interviews Say, Thank you. Say, Thank you. Review notes again privately. Review notes again privately. Check back with sources after story runs. Check back with sources after story runs. –After the interview

60 Anonymous sources? On the record: Everything can be used On the record: Everything can be used Off the record: Nothing can be used Off the record: Nothing can be used On background: Material can be used, no attribution by name On background: Material can be used, no attribution by name On deep background: Can be used, with no attribution; can get confirmation On deep background: Can be used, with no attribution; can get confirmation –All the Presidents Men: Woodward & Bernstein

61 Who was Deep Throat? 30-year mystery: Mark Felt 30-year mystery: Mark Felt –http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deep_Throat

62 Interviewing –Many interviewers, one interviewee –Many interviewers, many interviewees One-on-one is not the only option –One interviewer, many interviewees

63 Quotations –But be careful. –People lie. Exaggerate Exaggerate Fudge facts Fudge facts –People yammer. And stammer And stammer And ramble And ramble Real words give stories personality

64 Whats the difference between a direct quote and a paraphrase?

65 Types of quotations Complete direct quotations Complete direct quotations –John Doe said that he did it, she said. Paraphrased quotations Paraphrased quotations –John Doe said that he did it, she said. Partial quotations Partial quotations –John Doe said that he did it, she said

66 Direct quotations Exact quote: quotation marks around sentence Exact quote: quotation marks around sentence Most editors allow reporters to clean up grammar or to take out profanities Most editors allow reporters to clean up grammar or to take out profanities Make sure quotes are right! Make sure quotes are right! Beware of leading questions; use paraphrase Beware of leading questions; use paraphrase

67 Why use direct quotes? Specific, vivid statements Specific, vivid statements Descriptive statements Descriptive statements Inner feelings Inner feelings Capture personality Capture personality Supplement statements of fact Supplement statements of fact Reduce attributions Reduce attributions

68 Paraphrased quotations Indirect quotes Indirect quotes Used when direct quote dull, uninformative Used when direct quote dull, uninformative Must attribute paraphrases to news source Must attribute paraphrases to news source When in doubt, paraphrase When in doubt, paraphrase

69 Partial Quotations Using part of a direct quote, often for emphasis Using part of a direct quote, often for emphasis Can be confusing Can be confusing Be careful: Could draw attention to a point, jeopardizing objectivity Be careful: Could draw attention to a point, jeopardizing objectivity –She told police it was an accident when she hit the tree.

70 Most important rule Never make up quotations or paraphrases Never make up quotations or paraphrases –Shattered Glass: Stephen Glass Story CBS 60 Minutes story CBS 60 Minutes story CBS 60 Minutes story CBS 60 Minutes story Stephen Glass index Stephen Glass index Stephen Glass index Stephen Glass index

71 What about grammar errors? 2006 AP Stylebook: 2006 AP Stylebook: –Never alter quotations even to correct minor grammatical errors or word usage. Casual minor tongue slips may be removed by using ellipses but even that should be done with extreme caution. If there is a question about a quote, either dont use it or ask the speaker to clarify.

72 Pitfalls to avoid in quoting Inaccuracies from source Inaccuracies from source Rambling on and on Rambling on and on Hard-to-understand quotations Hard-to-understand quotations Ungrammatical: If it doesnt make sense, dont use it Ungrammatical: If it doesnt make sense, dont use it Use good taste Use good taste Watch out for offensive language Watch out for offensive language Be certain when using dialect: Be certain when using dialect: –North Country, Fargo

73 Use objective verbs of attribution Straight news stories Straight news stories –Use neutral verbs: said, added Said isnt boring – readers expect it Said isnt boring – readers expect it No need to be creative No need to be creative –Avoid asserted, bellowed, contended, cried, declared, demanded, emphasized, harangued, hinted, maintained, opined, stammered, stated, stressed

74 Placement of attributions Usually follows the quotation Usually follows the quotation Normally follows first sentence in multiple sentence quote Normally follows first sentence in multiple sentence quote When sources change, new attribution needed When sources change, new attribution needed Use attribution once in a quotation Use attribution once in a quotation Use attribution between complete, partial quotes Use attribution between complete, partial quotes

75 Where the quote marks go Useful guidelines: p. 84 1. Jones said, We will be there tomorrow. 2. Jones said that he would be there Wednesday. 3. He will be there Wednesday, Jones said. 4.All our transcontinental flights are full, she said. 5. Coach Jones said that it was his dumbest mistake: deciding to start an untested freshman at quarterback. 6. Coach Jones asked his team, Can we win this game? 7. Johnsons plea to win this game for the community really fired us up, Smith said.

76 8. Were so enthusiastic about this project that we cant stop thinking about it, Jones said. 9. Were so enthusiastic about this project that we cant stop thinking about it, Jones said. We look forward to getting council approval. We hope that will come at the next meeting. 10. Get in there now, the coach said, before I make you run extra laps. 11. I think it is wise to lengthen the school year, Smith said. It would be ludicrous to do so, Johnson said.

77 Math for journalists –Percentages –Mean & median –Polls & surveys –Use graphics Pie charts Pie charts Line charts Line charts Bar charts Bar charts Fast facts Fast facts Understand the figures that matter Idea file Simplify. Simplify. Use understandable values. Use understandable values. Round off. Round off. Put budget numbers into context. Put budget numbers into context. Be accurate. Be accurate.

78 Math for journalists –Percentages Increases Increases Decreases Decreases Increases of 100 percent or more Increases of 100 percent or more Understand the figures that matter –Mean and median Mean is arithmetic average. Mean is arithmetic average. Median is the halfway point. Median is the halfway point.

79 Math for journalists –The source Was data collected by objective researchers? Was data collected by objective researchers? –The sample size The larger the sample, the more accurate the survey. The larger the sample, the more accurate the survey. Working with polls & surveys –The questions Kill any pole that uses leading, biased questions. Kill any pole that uses leading, biased questions. –Other variables Is survey demographically representative? Is survey demographically representative? Is it current? Is it current?

80 Math for journalists –Pie chart Shows different parts that make up the whole. Shows different parts that make up the whole. –Line chart Measures changing quantities over time. Measures changing quantities over time. Information charts and graphs –Bar chart Compares two or more items. Compares two or more items. –Fast facts Highlights most important data. Highlights most important data.

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82 Check egradebook Assignments listed at egradebook: Assignments listed at egradebook: –http://www.d.umn.edu/egradebook http://www.d.umn.edu/egradebook If assignments missing that you turned in, let me know ASAP If assignments missing that you turned in, let me know ASAP

83 Out-of-class assignment due today Summary lead exercises Summary lead exercises –Steps to help you: Identify the five Ws and H Identify the five Ws and H Whats the focal point? Whats the focal point? –Determine whats the most important to include –Reminder: Summary lead contains no more than 35 words –Email assignment, written in Microsoft Word, as an attachment to lkragnes@d.umn.edu lkragnes@d.umn.edu Be a Reporter and Be an Editor through NewsU Be a Reporter and Be an Editor through NewsU Chapter 4 Quiz Chapter 4 Quiz

84 Assignment for 10/4 Part I: More summary lead exercises! Part I: More summary lead exercises! – –Steps to help you: – –Identify the five Ws and H Who? What? When? Where? Why? How? – –Determine which is the most important to include. – –A summary lead should contain no more than 35 words. –Email assignment, written in Microsoft Word, and send as an attachment to lkragnes@d.umn.edu –One sentence strongest summary lead.Email assignment, written in Microsoft Word, and send as an attachment to lkragnes@d.umn.edu lkragnes@d.umn.edu Part II: The Lead Lab, NewsU Part II: The Lead Lab, NewsU

85 Sports Story Story Pitch Due: Monday, October 4 Select a UMD or prep sporting event to cover Select a UMD or prep sporting event to cover Length of story pitch: no more than three paragraphs, about 200 words Length of story pitch: no more than three paragraphs, about 200 words Include the 5 Ws and H: what makes this story newsworthy Include the 5 Ws and H: what makes this story newsworthy Complete article due: November 8 Complete article due: November 8

86 In-class assignment for tonight To help you develop interviewing skills, during tonights class you will be interviewing Lucy Kragness. She will review her background, and you will ask her questions. –Assume story assignment for the Statesman –To prepare, review Web site, write out questions in advance. http://www.d.umn.edu/~lkragnes http://www.d.umn.edu/~lkragnes http://www.d.umn.edu/~lkragnes –Email final five paragraph story, written in Microsoft Word, as an attachment by Tuesday (September 29) to: lkragnes@d.umn.edu lkragnes@d.umn.edu –Story will not be graded; all receive 10 points BUT! 1 point deducted for each style error! BUT! 1 point deducted for each style error!

87 Introductions Instructor: Lucy Kragness Instructor: Lucy Kragness –University of Minnesota Duluth Experience 3/96 to present: Executive Assistant to the Chancellor 3/96 to present: Executive Assistant to the Chancellor 1/05 to present: Jour 2001 instructor, Jour 2300 instructor 1/05 to present: Jour 2001 instructor, Jour 2300 instructor 10/90 to 3/96: Alumni Director, University Relations 10/90 to 3/96: Alumni Director, University Relations 8/90 to 10/90: Acting Director, Alumni and Media Relations 8/90 to 10/90: Acting Director, Alumni and Media Relations 11/84 to 10/90: Publications Director, Alumni and Media Relations 11/84 to 10/90: Publications Director, Alumni and Media Relations 3/89 to 5/94: Taught Publications Editing, a three-credit spring quarter journalism course 3/89 to 5/94: Taught Publications Editing, a three-credit spring quarter journalism course 6/85 to 6/90: Volunteer editorial adviser, Statesman student newspaper 6/85 to 6/90: Volunteer editorial adviser, Statesman student newspaper –Freelance Experience: 7/86 to present: Freelance writer, photographer for several regional and national publications 7/86 to present: Freelance writer, photographer for several regional and national publications

88 –Newspaper Experience: 9/83 to 9/84: One-person bureau in Sheridan, Wyo., for the Billings Gazette in Billings, Mont. 9/83 to 9/84: One-person bureau in Sheridan, Wyo., for the Billings Gazette in Billings, Mont. 3/81 to 9/83: Assistant state editor at the Billings Gazette in Billings, Mont. 3/81 to 9/83: Assistant state editor at the Billings Gazette in Billings, Mont. 3/80 to 3/81: Managing editor of the Williston Daily Herald, Plains Reporter (weekly) and the Williston Basin Reporter (bi- weekly), all in Williston, N.D. 3/80 to 3/81: Managing editor of the Williston Daily Herald, Plains Reporter (weekly) and the Williston Basin Reporter (bi- weekly), all in Williston, N.D. 11/79 to 3/80: Assistant managing editor/Sunday editor at the Williston Daily Herald 11/79 to 3/80: Assistant managing editor/Sunday editor at the Williston Daily Herald 6/79 to 11/79: Reporter, business editor at the Williston Daily Herald 6/79 to 11/79: Reporter, business editor at the Williston Daily Herald 11/78 to 6/79: Assistant editor at the Northeaster newspaper in Minneapolis. 11/78 to 6/79: Assistant editor at the Northeaster newspaper in Minneapolis. –Education: Master of Education in Educational Computing and Technology, University of Minnesota Duluth, 2001. Master of Education in Educational Computing and Technology, University of Minnesota Duluth, 2001. Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, School of Journalism and Mass Communication, University of Minnesota Minneapolis, 1979. Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, School of Journalism and Mass Communication, University of Minnesota Minneapolis, 1979.

89 Portfolio Store academic information on your Electronic Portfolio. Each student has 100 mb of storage. Store academic information on your Electronic Portfolio. Each student has 100 mb of storage. Access Electronic Portfolio at: https://portfolio.umn.edu/portfolio/index.j sp Access Electronic Portfolio at: https://portfolio.umn.edu/portfolio/index.j sp https://portfolio.umn.edu/portfolio/index.j sp https://portfolio.umn.edu/portfolio/index.j sp


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