The Art of Journalism and Reporting …on the Internet…

What is Journalism? Why is it important? Why is journalism an important part of our society? What is the role of journalism and reporting? What are the ethics that journalism should have? Why are they important?

Five Kinds of Journalism Investigative News Reviews Column/Opinion Feature Writing

Investigative Tries to uncover truth about a subject or person Government secrets Corporate lies Celebrity scandals Investigative writers have to work with uncooperative parties Uses unbiased, objective language Goal – question a situation, keep institutions accountable, uncover Examples: Park Geunhye scandal USA Watergate scandal

Barstow, D. , Craig, S. , & Buettner, R. (2018, October 2) Barstow, D., Craig, S., & Buettner, R. (2018, October 2). Trump Engaged in Suspect Tax Schemes. Retrieved from The New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2018/10/02/us/politics/donald-trump-tax-schemes-fred-trump.html?action=click&module=Top%20Stories&pgtype=Homepage

News News is the most common form of journalism Reports about natural disasters Government dealings Business Everyday life Should be straightforward, unbiased, about facts without interpretation Does not have a lot of depth or questioning, all about facts Examples: Hurricane disaster reporting Economic reporting

160 S. Koreans Depart for Pyongyang for Summit Anniversary Event 160 S. Koreans Depart for Pyongyang for Summit Anniversary Event. (2018, October 4). Retrieved from KBS World Radio: http://world.kbs.co.kr/service/news_view.htm?lang=e&Seq_Code=139747

Reviews A review is a reporting that examines a subject or person and gives a summary of that subject or person Movie review Book review Restaurant critique Partly based on opinion and partly based on fact Should be well researched and intelligent Examples: Review of new restaurant in Seoul Review of new Avengers movie

Morgenstern, J. (2018, July 26). ‘Mission: Impossible—Fallout’ Review: Grace Under Pleasure. Retrieved from The Wall Street Journal: https://www.wsj.com/articles/mission-impossiblefallout-review-grace-under-pleasure-1532638439

Column/Opinion Columns and opinions are primarily based on opinion and personality of the author Focuses on a specific situation or person Politics Celebrity Business Can be humorous or critical Columnists interpret events and tell the readers their opinions Examples: Opinion article on the state of North/South peace talks Column on celebrity gossip

The price of The Donald: The president's tariffs undercut his progress on trade. (2018, October 3). Retrieved from The Dallas Morning News: https://www.dallasnews.com/opinion/editorials/2018/10/03/despite-new-nafta-deal-trumps-harmful-tariffs-remain

Feature Writing Feature writing gives scope, depth, and interpretation of topics and people Uses interpretation of writer Uses all facts Uses interviews and research Tries to show a perspective not seen before Interprets a situation or trend for the reader – supportive or critical Examples: Opinion on Korea’s response to low birth rate Analysis of the #MeToo movement and voter opinions

Stein, J. (2018, October 3). Steel is surging under Trump Stein, J. (2018, October 3). Steel is surging under Trump. Will workers benefit? Retrieved from The Washington Post: https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/steel-is-surging-under-trump-will-workers-benefit/2018/10/03/60a7cd60-c655-11e8-b2b5-79270f9cce17_story.html?utm_term=.91303ca89d59

Things to consider when writing news… Unbiased, objective – unless writing opinion Always stay accurate, don’t exaggerate Always cite or have a source for information According to _______________, “_____________.” _____________ stated that ______________________. Use quotes (journalism does not use traditional APA style for citations) Write independently about your subject Don’t write on behalf of anyone Consider the person/people you are writing about Will it hurt them?

News Scenarios Write a three paragraph news “brief” about this situation. Use formal language and objective words. Try to be unbiased and informative, focusing on accuracy and responsibility.

WRITE A FEATURE PIECE Based on the theme of your blog, write a feature piece Look for a piece of news related to your theme If it is travel, look for news about travel such as airplane prices, travel bans, etc. If it is animals, look for news articles about animal extinctions, habitat change, etc. Write at least five paragraphs about your opinion on the matter Keep in mind the fundamentals of journalism