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

2. 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
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Law and ethics
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3. Law & ethics Press rights Press wrongs Understanding libel
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Law & ethics
Press rights
Press wrongs
Understanding libel
Invasion of privacy
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4. Press rights Rights fall into two main categories:
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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.
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5. Press rights Privilege and protection for sources and stories
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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.
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6. Press rights Privilege and protection… Fair comment and criticism
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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.
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7. Understanding libel Beginning reporter’s guide to libel
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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.
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8. Understanding libel A lexicon of libel
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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
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9. 4 Invasion of privacy Most common ways to invade someone’s privacy
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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
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10. The seven deadly sins Ethical pitfalls Fabrication Bias Plagiarism
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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.
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11. Journalistic ethics Code of ethics Why ethics? Because...
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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.
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12. 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

13. Ch. 5 eWorkbook exercise 5-12
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Ch. 5 eWorkbook exercise 5-12
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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.
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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).
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15. AP style practice answers
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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.
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16. Grammar: Plurals and Possessives
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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.
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17. Grammar answers: Plurals and Possessives
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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.
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18. Week 14 Assignments Read Chapter 8 Post Beat story #3 idea
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Week 14 Assignments
Read Chapter 8
Post Beat story #3 idea
Deadline: Monday, May 26 by noon
Continue group work
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