The Importance of Production and Presentation
In addition to evaluating the source and content of a news story, it’s also important to evaluate how the story is produced and presented.
In broadcast journalism Pictures are focused Sound quality is high Words are carefully chosen Every second of the video is edited The entire package is kept to strict time limits
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In print journalism Copy is carefully edited for accuracy, grammar, spelling, punctuation Headlines and captions are short but complete Photographs and graphics support the story in significant ways Layout, color and design are critical
The Newseum has the front pages of more than 800 newspapers from around the world, updated every day See: Today’s Front PagesToday’s Front Pages
Online News Copy is edited for accuracy, grammar, spelling Micro content written for fast searching and easy comprehension Photography, design, layout critical Multi-media, interactivity, navigation, affordance require sophisticated organization and focus
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You have 5 seconds To create a connection To share something of interest To communicate your initial idea
Think about the impression you want to make: Organized, smart, interesting Sloppy, unprepared, unfocused Indifferent, bored, uncaring
Personally Speak in a voice that everyone can hear Make eye contact Don’t apologize, mumble, look at the ground Practice what you are going to say Coordinate with your group members Stay within the 5 minute limit
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