What is Journalism?
Answer the following questions: What is “free speech”? Where does this idea come from? Do we have freedom of speech in the U.S.? Why/why not? Should we have the freedom to say what we want? Why/why not?
What is “Free Speech”?
What is “Free Speech”? Where does the idea come from?
Do we have freedom of speech in the United States?
Should we have complete freedom to say what we want?
Should racist remarks be allowed in a classroom? Should a teacher be allowed to swear at students or belittle them? Is it okay to tell lies or spread rumors about classmates?
Your Rights ARE Limited
Your Rights ARE Limited You may not yell “fire” in a public place You may not threaten the life of the president You may not start a riot You may not knowingly lie about another person in speech/writing
What is Journalism?
“Journalism” “The occupation of reporting, writing, editing, photographing, or broadcasting news or of conducting any news organization as a business.” (Random House Dictionary)
“Media” “The means of communication, as radio and television, newspapers, and magazines, that reach or influence people widely.” (Random House Dictionary)
“Media”
“Media”
How Powerful is the Media?
How Powerful is the Media?
How Powerful is the Media?
How Powerful is the Media?
How Powerful is the Media?
How Powerful is the Media?
How Powerful is the Media?
How Powerful is the Media?
Journalism Should news organizations get permission from the person they are writing about before a story is printed?
Journalism Should news organizations get permission from the person they are writing about before a story is printed? What if the person won’t give permission? What if a story is important and the key person won’t give permission?
Journalism Do you think journalists should be held personally responsible for the stories they write? Which is more important: breaking a news story or national security? Should journalists be able to keep their sources a secret?
Formula For Writing A News Article First paragraph Tell who, what, when, where, and why within the first two sentences Hook the reader with a funny, clever, or surprising statement Variety is key (Try beginning with a question or shocking statement) Tell the most important information first!!
Formula For Writing A News Article 2. Second/Third/Fourth paragraphs Give the reader the details Include one or two quotes from people Include any statistics or mathematical figures Always write in the third person (he, she, it, they) Never state your opinion; always use quotes to express others’ opinions
Formula For Writing A News Article 3. Last paragraph Wrap it up (Don’t say “in conclusion”) Try ending with a catchy phrase.
The Inverted Pyramid of Journalism
Title Don’t forget a catchy title! You want to get the reader interested by giving just enough information…….
How has Journalism Changed?
How Has Journalism Changed?
What is Journalism?