Week 14 Schedule Chapter 7 Group work If time allows: AP style: sports edition General AP stylebook practice Grammar

Inside Reporting Tim Harrower lcome to the world of urnalism, where porters have been gging dirt, raking muck, king headlines and adlines for centuries w. It’s a history full of bloid trash, of slimy nsationalists, of runkards, deadbeats and mmers” (as a Harvard iversity president once scribed reporters). But it’s a history full of roes, too: men and men risking their lives tell stories of war and agedy, risking prisonment to defend ee speech. And as you n see here, reports have come beloved characters p culture, too, turning up movies, comics and TV ows as if guided by an cult hand. Every culture seeks effective ways to spread new information and gossip. In ancient times, news was written on clay tablets. In Caesar’s age, Romans read newsletters compiled by correspondents and handwritten by slaves. Wandering minstrels spread news (and the plague) in the Middle Ages. Them came ink on paper. Voices on airwaves. Newsreels, Web sites, And 24-hour cable news networks. Thus when scholars analyze the rich history of journalism, some view it in terms of technological progress—for example, the dramatic impact of bigger, faster printing presses. Others see journalism as a specialized form literary expression, one that’s constantly evolving, reflecting and shaping its culture. Others see it as an inspiring quest for free speech, an endless power struggle between Authority (trying to control information) and the People (trying to learn the truth). Which brings to mind the words of A.J. Liefling: “Freedom of the press is guaranteed only to htose who own one.” In the pages ahead, we’ll take a quick tour of 600 years of journalism history, from hieroglyphics to hypertext: the media, the message and the politics. Technical advances and brilliant ideas forged a new style of journalism. It was a century of change, and newspapers changed dramatically. The typi newspaper of 1800 wa undisciplined mishma legislative proceeding long-winded essays a secondhand gossip. B 1900, a new breed of tor had emerged. Jour had become big busin Reporting was becom disciplined craft. And newspapers were bec more entertaining and essential than ever, w most of the features w expect today: Snappy headlines, Ads, Comic Sports pages. And an “inverted pyramid” sty writing that made stori tighter and newsier. Radio and television brought an end to newspapers’ media monopoly. Why? Well yourself: Which did yo Inside Reporting Tim Harrower 7 Law and ethics McGraw-Hill © 2010 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.

Law & ethics Press rights Press wrongs Understanding libel Slide Law & ethics Press rights Press wrongs Understanding libel Invasion of privacy McGraw-Hill © 2010 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.

Press rights Rights fall into two main categories: Slide Rights fall into two main categories: Congress shall make no religion, or prohibiting law respecting an establishment of the free exercise thereof; abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press… The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution Privileges and protections for journalistic activities. Access to government operations and records. McGraw-Hill © 2010 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.

Press rights Privilege and protection for sources and stories Slide Privilege and protection for sources and stories Fair report privilege Allows journalists to report anything said in official government proceedings. Must be accurate and fair. Opinion privilege Protects written opinions from libel suits. Distinction between facts and opinion. McGraw-Hill © 2010 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.

Press rights Privilege and protection… Fair comment and criticism Slide Privilege and protection… Fair comment and criticism Freedom from newsroom searches Shield laws Allows journalists to criticize performers, politicians and other matters of public interest. McGraw-Hill © 2010 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.

Understanding libel Beginning reporter’s guide to libel Slide Beginning reporter’s guide to libel Who can sue for libel? Living people. Small groups. Who is it that gets sued? Usually, the publication. What is libel? False statements and Defamatory and Published and Identifiable plaintiffs and Defendant must be at fault through negligence or malice. McGraw-Hill © 2010 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.

Understanding libel A lexicon of libel Slide A lexicon of libel Actual malice –knowing you are lying or disregarding the truth Opinion – ideas that don’t claim to be factual Slander – defamation that is spoken Public official –someone who exercises power or influence in governmental affairs Public figure – person who has acquired fame or notoriety McGraw-Hill © 2010 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.

4 Invasion of privacy Most common ways to invade someone’s privacy Slide 4 Most common ways to invade someone’s privacy Intrusion Trespass Secret surveillance Misrepresentation False light Anything that portrays someone in an inaccurate way Appropriation Unauthorized use of someone’s name, photo or words to endorse or sell a product or service. Public disclosure of private facts Private Intimate Offensive McGraw-Hill © 2010 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.

The seven deadly sins Ethical pitfalls Fabrication Bias Plagiarism Slide The seven deadly sins Ethical pitfalls Bias Slanting a story by manipulating facts to sway opinions. Fabrication Manufacturing quotes or imaginary sources or writing anything you know to be untrue. Plagiarism Passing off someone else’s words or ideas as your own. McGraw-Hill © 2010 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.

Journalistic ethics Code of ethics Why ethics? Because... Slide Code of ethics Why ethics? Because... 62% of Americans say they don’t trust the press. 59% think newspapers care more about profits than public interests. 58% don’t think reporters care about inaccuracies. Seek truth and report it. Minimize harm. Act independently. Be accountable. McGraw-Hill © 2010 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.

Group Work Class 2 Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Group 4 Group 5 Group 6 Jack Beryl Carol Judy Leo Christina Roxanne Joey Kathy Lily Cici Yao Mavis Shirley Barack Helen Bonnie Sara Gicy Emma Class 3 Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Group 4 Group 5 Group 6 Group 7 Bilan Cherry Snow Tina Jenny Anne Sunny Cassie Carey Kane Helen Claire Emma Tanya Joanna Cara Carolin

Ch. 5 eWorkbook exercise 5-12 Slide Ch. 5 eWorkbook exercise 5-12 http://highered.mcgraw- hill.com/sites/0073378917/student_view0/chapter5/exercise_5- 12.html She had a 7 par to finish 2-up for the round. The Fountain Valley High School girls soccer team won 12 games last year. The Barons beat the Eagles 7-0. Walter Payton was the NFL's leading career rusher. She threw five strikeouts in the fourth inning. On third down, he rushed 5 yards for the touchdown. The 6-10 Cal graduate shot a 3-pointer at the buzzer. Minnesota lost its only home game this week. After his team started 0-3, coach Lawrence Hannah shook up the roster. McGraw-Hill © 2010 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.

Slide The six-year-old girl was given aide by her brother, who is nine. (3) “Air Force One” narrowly avoided crashing in Ala. but landed safely at the United States Airbase. (4) Air-traffic-controllers at the Boston Airport are seeking a raise. (2) The prosecutor accused him of allegedly robbing the bank. (1) The college alumna set an all-time record for distance traveled when he returned to the campus for a reunion (2). The funds were divided between Ford, Carter and McCarthy (1). 10 people took the test; another 20 refused (3). My dictionary is my Bible (1). AP style practice McGraw-Hill © 2010 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.

AP style practice answers Slide AP style practice answers The 6-year-old girl was given aid by her brother, 9. Air Force One narrowly avoided crashing in Alabama but landed safely at the U.S. air base. Air traffic controllers at Logan International Airport (or Boston airport) are seeking a raise. The prosecutor alleged that he robbed the bank. Or: The prosecutor accused him of robbing the bank. The college alumnus set a record for distance traveled when he returned to the campus for a reunion. The funds were divided among Ford, Carter and McCarthy. Ten people took the test; 20 others refused. My dictionary is my bible. McGraw-Hill © 2010 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.

Grammar: Plurals and Possessives Slide Grammar: Plurals and Possessives Instructions: Please correct the errors in the sentences below. Do not try to avoid the grammar issue by rewriting a sentence. Instead, try to keep the words in the same basic order, but correct the punctuation. The car is the students’. I saw your father at Ricks house. The teacher’s asked the girl’s and boy’s to be quiet. The Detroit Tiger’s baseball team dropped a doubleheader yesterday. The mans son shoveled the walk. McGraw-Hill © 2010 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.

Grammar answers: Plurals and Possessives Slide Grammar answers: Plurals and Possessives The car is the student’s. I saw your father at Rick’s house. The teachers asked the girls and boys to be quiet. The Detroit Tigers baseball team dropped a doubleheader yesterday. The man’s son shoveled the walk. McGraw-Hill © 2010 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.

Week 14 Assignments Read Chapter 8 Post Beat story #3 idea Slide Week 14 Assignments Read Chapter 8 Post Beat story #3 idea Deadline: Monday, May 26 by noon Continue group work McGraw-Hill © 2010 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.