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Opinions vary on ethics in undercover journalism
When it comes to undercover journalism it seems that the lines of ethical and unethical start to blur. It is important to research different views and opinions of undercover journalism and why it is or is not ethical. View from a … Continue reading
Sound in Storytelling
“Sound takes you closer to the story,” said Darren Duriach, a journalist who loads his stories with natural sound. A great story that has video must have great sound. Why does sound matter? Sound makes the story come true to … Continue reading
Consider freelance journalism
There is important information one should know before pursuing a freelance journalism career. The field is full of advantages and disadvantages that should be taken into careful consideration before deciding if this is the right profession for you. Advantages According … Continue reading
Tips for Making a Story Interesting
Whether you are writing an exciting story about a celebrity or a boring city council meeting, it is important to gain the interest of your audience. If you cannot keep a reader interested, they will not read your story. Why … Continue reading
Reporters Offer Writing Tips
Writing news doesn’t have to be difficult. “Do your homework,” said marketing coach Sean Mize. Don’t just report. Prepare beforehand in order to cover all angles of the story. Use a variety of sources and check them to make sure … Continue reading
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Ethics: Avoiding Journalism Sins
There are a lot of rights and wrongs in Journalism. Everyone wants to write the story that gets his or her audience’s attention. However, you do not want to be that journalist that writes the wrong thing, on purpose or … Continue reading
Improving your interviewing skills
Good stories start with good reporting. Whether you are just beginning or a seasoned veteran, your interviewing techniques as a journalist must keep up with a forever changing world. Sites including MatadorNetwork and CCJ list some of the basic skills … Continue reading
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The 5 W’s of Journalism
How should a lede be written while using the 5W’s? In any news story, the lede is what draws in the audience and should be a summary of what is to follow. The lede should incorporate as many as the … Continue reading
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Tagged 5W's, Eau Claire, journalism, News coverage, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, Writing leads
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Reporter’s Web Help
Google and Yahoo are two of the most common search engines used today. Just type away your question and within a few seconds the answer pops up right on your screen. But how do you know if this information is … Continue reading
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Tagged Credibility, google, journalism, journalists, News coverage, online, Reporting
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Tips to Avoid Common Journalism Problems
Whether an amateur or a master, there will always be roadblocks journalists face in the field. Maybe it’s writer’s block, or maybe you had a fact error. Whatever the problem may be (and there is a long list of problems) are … Continue reading
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Blogging: Journalism Tool of the 21st Century
Journalism is constant and ever changing. From print newspapers, to radio and to television broadcast, journalism has always found its niche. And in today’s technological world journalism is carving its place in a new form: blogging. Blogging is an online … Continue reading
Inverted Pyramid in Journalism
People today are far too busy to stop and listen to what’s going on in the world. News has become something people feel should just be given to them on their time, at their convenience. To adjust to this fast … Continue reading
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Writing Tips for a Profile Story
Writing a profile can be difficult and confusing to new journalists. Profiles can be difficult because the writer wishes to show an accurate portrayal of the person they are profiling without offending them. If you’re curious, the best thing to … Continue reading
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How to Write Good Headlines for Twitter
Twitter is a useful social networking tool. Not only can people follow celebrities, athletes and friends, they can also get news they’re interested in by looking at headlines. There are some key steps a person should follow when wanting to … Continue reading
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Should we use semicolons?
There is widespread debate whether or not the semicolon should be used. Some writers, like Noah Lukeman, believe it to be “the most elegant of all forms of punctuation.” Writer Kurt Vonnegut disagrees, saying, “Do not use semicolons…. All they do … Continue reading
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Helpful Sources for Journalists
While writing a news story, it is sometimes difficult to find needed information. Pressure to find certain documents, or to even come up with ideas for writing mounts higher as deadline approaches. A journalist will waste time if they don’t … Continue reading
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Podcasts as Online Journalism
There seems to be an element of electronic journalism that is often forgotton — podcasting. It’s another useful source of news and information. This is the iPod generation. And with the iPod comes the podcast revolution. Podcasting has been around … Continue reading
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Tagged Apple, journalism, multimedia, news, News coverage, online, podcast, tips
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Differences between blogging and journalism and how bloggers can learn from journalists
Blogging and journalism are different in many ways, but for bloggers to gain respect among audiences they could learn a thing or two from journalists according to Steve Outing, a contributer for Poynter.com. According to Outing the main differences between … Continue reading
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Tagged Blogging, Journalistic Education, journalists, newspapers
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The role of opinion columns
The Op/Ed pages are of course filled with opinions. When people sit down to write an opinion column, they often think they can just rant about something that angers them. A rant and an opinion are two very different things. … Continue reading
The Associated Press Stylebook- “The Journalists Bible”
The Associated Press began producing The Associated Press Stylebook in 1953. The AP Stylebook was created due to the need for consistency in style preferences in journalism. The AP Stylebook consists of many different sections. The main section is the … Continue reading
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CJ222 Beginning Journalism 