1. News Reporting & Writing Week 1 Kevin Voigt

2. What is journalism? First draft of history Public watchdog against the powerful Obligation to be fair and accurate, fast and interesting But is it a profession, like medicine or law? The “ism” suggests action

3. What we’ll learn How to write leads Story structure Elements of interviewing Research: Using public records, internet Editing – what to leave in, what to leave out Analyzing material on behalf of the reader

4. Your goals Understand and identify your strengths and weaknesses as a writer and reporter Set goals to constantly improve weak points Meet and beat your fears Make research, reporting, writing and editing a seamless process

5. Wanna know the secret to becoming a great writer?

6. READ!

7. Wanna know the secret to being a great reporter?

8. Find your inner 5-year-old

9. Which is to say… * Unlock your curiosity

10. Assignment

11. Self introduction Deadline: Thursday 9 p.m. No more than 500 words Tell me about yourself, and why you’re interested in journalism Please email completed exercise in MS Word format File name: (Your name) JMSC 0108 self intro To: kevinvoigt@netvigator.com Subject: (Your name) JMSC 0108 self intro