Cornell Notes JOURNALISM 1

Topic: Leads EQ: How do I write an effective lead? LEADS NOTES A lead is the first sentence in a regular news, entertainment, or sports story. Catches the attention of the reader by finding the MOST INTERESTING aspects of the story. Answers as many of the essential applicable journalism questions as possible. Those questions are: Who, what, when, where, why, and how 25 words or less. Make your readers what to read more. Past tense Third person VIDEO NOTES: (Make sure to copy down the Santa lead example and explain it in your notes). MY EXAMPLE: In your notes, write an example of a lead. The story is about one of your accomplishments, either academically, sports, extra curricular activities, video games. Just something you have achieved. Use all of the elements of a lead listed above.

Topic: Angles EQ: How do I find the most interesting angles for my stories? ANGLES NOTES The angle is the point or theme of a news or feature story. The angle is found in the lead of the story. You find this by interviewing the person. Ask questions until you find the strongest angle. Be SPECIFIC. Examples: WEAK: Freshman Joe Smith went to Ohio to see his family this summer. STRONGER: Freshman Joe Smith rode the fastest rollercoaster at a theme park in Ohio this summer. STRONGEST: Freshman Joe Smith lost all his money, his wallet, and his cell phone riding the fastest rollercoaster at a theme park in Ohio this summer.

Inverted Pyramid Topic: Inverted Pyramid EQ: What is the inverted pyramid style of writing, and why do we use it? NOTES The inverted pyramid is a metaphor used by journalists and other writers to illustrate how information should be prioritized and structured in a text. It is a common method for writing news stories (and has adaptability to other kinds of texts, e.g., blogs and editorial columns). You find this by interviewing the person. Ask questions until you find the strongest angle. VIDEO NOTES (10 min)

Interviewing Skills NOTES Topic: Interview Skills EQ: How do I conduct the most effective interviews? NOTES During interviews, journalists gather information and get quotes from sources. Tips: Be Prepared. Listen. Use eye contact. Ask yourself: What do I want to get out of this interview? Choose the best place and time. Make your interviewee comfortable. Maintain Control of the interview. Ask open-ended questions. Ask one question at a time. Stay focused. Be polite yet persistent. Keep asking until you get a response to your question. Movie Notes: Stay unbiased in your questioning: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95hRCbX4Dn0

Quotes Topic: Quotes EQ: How do I find strong quotes for the newspaper/yearbook? NOTES Use direct quotations to record the opinions, emotions, and unique expressions of your sources. A direct quotation that conveys a fact is usually boring. Let the direct words of your sources do as much work as possible, keeping yourself out of the story, and keeping transitions and explanations to a minimum. [Paste Quotes notes into the next six pages of your notebook.] YEARBOOK EXCEPTION: “It’s going to be an exciting year,” Lauren Far (12) said.  Yearbook format. EXERCISE: Look at your interviewing exercise notes from yesterday. Write out three quotes from yesterday’s interviewing exercise. Newspaper: Format them correctly with correct AP Style attribution (name and class rank). Yearbook: Format the three quotes with correct yearbook style. 1. 2. 3.

Quotes Topic: Quotes EQ: How do I find strong quotes for the newspaper/yearbook? NOTES Use direct quotations to record the opinions, emotions, and unique expressions of your sources. A direct quotation that conveys a fact is usually boring. Let the direct words of your sources do as much work as possible, keeping yourself out of the story, and keeping transitions and explanations to a minimum. [Paste Quotes notes into the next six pages of your notebook.] YEARBOOK EXCEPTION: “It’s going to be an exciting year,” Lauren Far (12) said.  Yearbook format. EXERCISE: Look at your interviewing exercise notes from yesterday. Write out three quotes from yesterday’s interviewing exercise. Newspaper: Format them correctly with correct AP Style attribution (name and class rank). Yearbook: Format the three quotes with correct yearbook style. 1. 2. 3.

Ethics in Journalism NOTES 3/20/17 Definition of ethics: Topic: Ethics in Journalism EQ: What are ethics? NOTES 3/20/17 Definition of ethics: Moral principles that govern a person's behavior or the conducting of an activity. Principles include: Family Value of life Self-preservation Honesty Value of an individual’s life EXAMPLE 1: Lifeboat Summary: My reaction: My reasoning: Guiding principles used:

SPJ Code of Ethics NOTES 3/21/17 EXAMPLE 2: Mad Bomber Summary: Topic: SPJ Code of Ethics EQ: What is the Society of Professional Journalists, and what is the purpose of its code of ethics? NOTES 3/21/17 EXAMPLE 2: Mad Bomber Summary: My reaction: My reasoning: Guiding principles used: Some Guiding Principals - Family - Value of life - Self-preservation - Honesty - Value of an individual’s life

Principle 1: Seek Truth and Report It Topic: Principle 1: Seek Truth and Report It EQ: What does it mean for a journalist to seek and report truth? NOTES 3/22/17 Seek Truth and Report It Key Words: __________, ___________, _________, __________, __________. Three examples of this principle are that journalists should [three examples you think are most important]: [Example1] [Example2] [Example3] EXAMPLE 3: Drug Bust Summary: My reaction: My reasoning: Guiding principles used: Some Guiding Principals Family Value of life Self-preservation Honesty / Truth Minimize Harm Value of an individual’s life Integrity Act Independently Accountability Democracy Justice Accuracy Fairness Freedom Enlightenment Courageous

Principle 2: Minimize Harm Topic: Minimize Harm EQ: What does it mean for a journalist to Minimize Harm? NOTES 3/24/17 “Minimize Harm” means [Summarize bold sentence.] Two examples of this principle are that journalists should [two examples you think are most important]: [Example1] [Example2] EXAMPLE 4: Hit and Run Summary: My reaction: My reasoning: Guiding principles used: Some Guiding Principals Family Value of life Self-preservation Honesty / Truth Minimize Harm Value of an individual’s life Integrity Act Independently Accountability Democracy Justice Accuracy Fairness Freedom Enlightenment Courageous

Principle 3: Act Independently Topic: Act Independently EQ: What does it mean for a journalist to Act Independently? NOTES 3/28/17 “Act Independently” means [Summarize bold sentence.] Two examples of this principle are that journalists should [two examples you think are most important]: [Example1] [Example2] EXAMPLE 6: The Pregnant Woman Summary: My reaction: My reasoning: Guiding principles used: Some Guiding Principals Family Value of life Self-preservation Honesty / Truth Minimize Harm Value of an individual’s life Integrity Act Independently Accountability Democracy Justice Accuracy Fairness Freedom Enlightenment Courageous

Principle 4: Be Accountable and Transparent Topic: Be Accountable and Transparent EQ: What does it mean for a journalist to be accountable and transparent? NOTES 3/30/17 “Be accountable and transparent” means [Summarize bold sentence.] Two examples of this principle are that journalists should [two examples you think are most important]: [Example1] [Example2] EXAMPLE 6: The Neighbor Summary: My reaction: My reasoning: Guiding principles used: Some Guiding Principals Family Value of life Self-preservation Honesty / Truth Minimize Harm Value of an individual’s life Integrity Act Independently Accountability Democracy Justice Accuracy Fairness Freedom Enlightenment Courageous

Watergate Scandal: Background Topic: Watergate Scandal: Background EQ: What happened during and as a result of investigations into the Watergate Scandal? NOTES 4/13/17 10 facts about Watergate: 1. 2. 3 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. My prediction about the ethical situations that journalists writing about Watergate may have encountered: (List four bullet points, using the SPJ Code of Ethics as a reference.) .

Watergate Scandal: Background Topic: Watergate Scandal: Background EQ: What happened during and as a result of investigations into the Watergate Scandal? NOTES 4/13/17 Student Newspaper Uncovers Principal’s Secret: Summary: Reaction: Guiding Principal: