1. Week 9: Journalism 2001 November 3, 2008

2. Review of last week’s news Hard News: Hard News: (murders, city council, government, etc.) –Major local stories –Major national/international stories –Major sports stories Soft News: Soft News: (retirements, school programs, human interest) –Local stories –National/international stories –Sports stories

3. Announcements Election coverage Election coverage Sample ballot Sample ballot –http://www.co.st- louis.mn.us/slcportal/SiteMap/HomePage/Dep artments/Auditor/Elections/tabid/235/Default. aspx

4. Presidential election Role of newspaper endorsements Role of newspaper endorsements –Presidential Newspaper Endorsement List:  Editor and Publisher Editor and Publisher Editor and Publisher –Duluth News-Tribune:  Endorsement: –http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/event/article/id/77317/ http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/event/article/id/77317/  Explanation of endorsements: –http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/event/article/id/77321/ http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/event/article/id/77321/ Polling: What do you think? Polling: What do you think? –Pew Research Center

5. North Carolina Survey Story Good job! Good job! Remember: What happened is the lead! Remember: What happened is the lead! Style errors: Style errors: –Numerals –Dates –Dateline –percentages

6. A recent poll showed that the majority of North Carolinians think that children who have been diagnosed with aids should be allowed to attend school with other children. Students at the University of North Carolina conducted phone survey of 598 North Carolinians October 11-15 and found a majority believe children with AIDS should be able to attend school with other children. Most North Carolinians believe that children with AIDs should be allowed to attend school with other children according to a poll conducted in October for the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. A telephone survey was conducted from Oct. 11-15 in North Carolina, where the majority of 598 adults said they think children diagnosed with AIDS should be allowed to attend school with other children.

7. Upcoming stories Sports Reporting Assignment Sports Reporting Assignment –Final article due: Thursday, November 6 –Any new problems? Community Journalism reporting assignment Community Journalism reporting assignment –Story pitch due: October 29 –Final article due: November 17 Feature Story Assignment Feature Story Assignment –Story pitch due: November 12 –First draft due: November 24 –Final article due: December 8

8. Community Journalism Reporting Assignment Story Pitch Due: Wednesday, October 29 Story Pitch Due: Wednesday, October 29 –No more than three paragraphs, 200 words –Include 5Ws and H –Email to: lkragnes@d.umn.edu lkragnes@d.umn.edu Go out into an area of Duluth, report on a topic of interest in that area Go out into an area of Duluth, report on a topic of interest in that area –Divide the city into zones: Each reporter picks a neighborhood to cover  Graffiti Graveyard: Ashley  Canal Park: Kate, Nick  Central Hillside: Gram  Chester Park/UMD: Kjestine, Pat, Aaron  Congdon Park  Cotton: Betsy  Downtown/Central Business District: Mary  Duluth Heights: Lauren  East Hillside/Endion  Kenwood: Dane  Lakeside/Lester Park: Joli  Lincoln Park/West End  Park Point  Piedmont Heights  West Duluth  Woodland: Tessa Final story due: November 17 Final story due: November 17

9. Which is the correct way to punctuate a quote? 1. “Blah blah blah,” he said. 2. “Blah blah blah”, he said. 3. “Blah blah blah” he said.

10. Which is the correct dateline? 1. SUPERIOR, WI. - 2. Superior, WI - 3. SUPERIOR, Wis. -

11. The meeting is at _______. 1. 7 pm 2. 7 p.m. 3. 7 P.M.

12. The meeting was in Duluth _____. 1. City Hall 2. City hall 3. city hall

13. The meeting was held _______. 1. March 29 2. Mar. 29 3. 29 March

14. She lives in __________. 1. Cook, MN. 2. Cook, Minn. 3. Cook, Minnesota

15. ________ Jane Doe was charged with burglary. 1. 30-year-old 2. Thirty-year-old 3. 30 year old

16. The victory was number ______ for the coach. 1. 400 2. four hundred 3. four hundred (300)

17. The new house is located at _____. 1. 505 N. Eighth Ave. W. 2. 505 N. 8th Ave. W. 3. 505 North 8th Avenue West

18. Journalism Ethics When a story just isn’t worth it When a story just isn’t worth it When a story just isn’t worth it When a story just isn’t worth it –Holding information to protect a good source Holding information to protect a good sourceHolding information to protect a good source –http://journalism.indiana.edu/resource s/ethics/handling-sources/when-a- story-just-isnt-worth-it/

20. Chapter 9: Features Hard news vs. soft news Hard news vs. soft news –Hard news: breaking stories –Soft news: looking at people, places and things that shape the world, nation, community Feature stories often soft news Feature stories often soft news No firm line between news story/feature story No firm line between news story/feature story –Many news events “featurized”

21. What are feature stories? Profile people who made the news Profile people who made the news Explain events that moved or shook the news Explain events that moved or shook the news Analyze what is happening in the world, nation or community Analyze what is happening in the world, nation or community Teach an audience how to do something Teach an audience how to do something Suggest better ways to live in a complicated world Suggest better ways to live in a complicated world Examine trends in constantly changing societies Examine trends in constantly changing societies Take people someplace or let them see something new Take people someplace or let them see something new Entertain or humor an audience Entertain or humor an audience

22. Watch out for “Jell-O Journalism” Some editors decry emphasis on soft writing Some editors decry emphasis on soft writing If news story, give it a summary lead If news story, give it a summary lead –Don’t make reader work to get to the news

23. Types of feature stories Personality profiles Personality profiles –Bring audience closer to a person –Paint vivid picture of the person  Interviews, observations, creative writing –One of the most popular features –Buck Human interest story Human interest story –Show a subject’s oddity, or its practical, emotional or entertainment value –Travel writing

24. Trend stories Trend stories –Examines people, things or organizations that are having an impact on society In-depth stories In-depth stories –Detailed account beyond a basic news story or feature –Lengthy news feature –Investigative story Backgrounder/analysis piece Backgrounder/analysis piece –Adds meaning to current issues in the news by providing more explanation

25. Feature story examples Dartball a big hit Dartball a big hit Whitewater rafting on the St. Louis River Whitewater rafting on the St. Louis River Higher education in Duluth Superior Higher education in Duluth Superior UMD Alumni Story UMD Alumni Story Buck profile Buck profile Duluth News-Tribune Duluth News-Tribune –Article on timekeeper

26. Let’s brainstorm some ideas! Student housing plans Student housing plans Gobble gallup Gobble gallup Black Friday: Day after Thanksgiving Black Friday: Day after Thanksgiving Whole Foods Coop Whole Foods Coop DeKats: Superior Street East DeKats: Superior Street East Spirit Mountain Spirit Mountain

27. Ideas from last semester End of year: Where students will live in summer, types of jobs End of year: Where students will live in summer, types of jobs Proposed North Shore Scenic Railroad extension from Two Harbors to Biwabik Proposed North Shore Scenic Railroad extension from Two Harbors to Biwabik Spring hiking trails in area Spring hiking trails in area UMD athlete profile UMD athlete profile Impact of tuition increase Impact of tuition increase Summer grilling/food Summer grilling/food Plays, cultural activities Plays, cultural activities Study abroad programs Study abroad programs

28. Organizing a feature story Choose the theme Choose the theme –Do research, organize story around theme –Each section – beginning, body, end – revolve around theme –Narrow your theme  Has the story been done before?  The audience  Holding power  Worthiness

29. Write the lead Write the lead –Usually avoid summary leads  Tough to summarize feature in opening paragraph –Lead possibilities endless:  Narrative, contract, staccato, direct address, etc. –Lead block: two or more paragraphs Write the body Write the body –Vital information while educating, entertaining and emotionally tying reader to the subject Provide background information Provide background information

30. Use a thread Use a thread –Can be single person, event or thing that highlights theme of the story Use transitions Use transitions –Transitions hold paragraphs together and helps writers move from one person or area to the next –Common transition words: meanwhile, therefore, sometimes, also, and, but, meantime, nevertheless, however

31. Use dialogue Use dialogue –Keeps readers attached to a story’s key players –Helps to introduce sources Use voice Use voice –Subjective expression of writer –Writer’s signature or personal style –More license to reveal opinions, personality Write the ending Write the ending –Can trail off, or end with a climax –Often ends where the lead started –End with a quote

32. Rewriting and collaboration First draft rarely makes it into print First draft rarely makes it into print Editor, reporter brainstorm ideas Editor, reporter brainstorm ideas Develop clear, narrow angle Develop clear, narrow angle Impact sources: Impact sources: –Real people who bring stories to life

33. Checklist for effective features Know how to write news Know how to write news Do your homework Do your homework Use observation Use observation Use a tape recorder Use a tape recorder Do not be afraid to ask questions Do not be afraid to ask questions Maintain a relationship with every source Maintain a relationship with every source Transcribe handwritten notes as soon as possible Transcribe handwritten notes as soon as possible

34. Write a rough outline first Write a rough outline first Do not overwrite Do not overwrite –Use lots of quotes! Polish the story Polish the story Take criticism from an editor Take criticism from an editor

35. Feature Story Reporting Assignment Story Pitch Due: November 12 Story Pitch Due: November 12 –No more than three paragraphs, 200 words –Include 5Ws and H –Email to: lkragnes@d.umn.edu lkragnes@d.umn.edu First draft due: November 24 First draft due: November 24 Final story due: December 8 Final story due: December 8

36. Chapter 19: Multicultural Reporting NY Times: How Race is lived in America NY Times: How Race is lived in America –One year project –Published in June, July of 2000 –15 installments –Teams of reporters, editors

37. Rodney King beating Rodney King beating Rodney King beating –http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rodney_King http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rodney_King –http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROn_9302 UHg Minneapolis riot, 1967 Minneapolis riot, 1967

38. Trends in multicultural coverage Cultural sensitivity training Cultural sensitivity training Diversification of media staffs Diversification of media staffs –13.42 percent in 2004 Overall newsroom staffing tumbling Overall newsroom staffing tumbling –4 percent decline overall Diversification of coverage Diversification of coverage –Inner cities: Minorities are the majorities

39. Approaches to multicultural coverage Guidelines for media and reporters Guidelines for media and reporters –Provide consistent, daily coverage –Get to know the communities you cover –Develop multicultural links and friendships –Expand coverage beyond the “problem people” perspective –Mainstream sources for all stories –Periodically assess the representativeness of sources –Don’t “overcredential” sources –Recognize that there is diversity within cultures –Bring your own perspective to the newsroom

40. Multicultural websites Asian American Journalists Association Asian American Journalists Association Asian American Journalists Association Asian American Journalists Association National Association of Black Journalists National Association of Black Journalists National Association of Black Journalists National Association of Black Journalists National Association of Hispanic Journalists National Association of Hispanic Journalists National Association of Hispanic Journalists National Association of Hispanic Journalists National Lesbian and Gay Journalists Association National Lesbian and Gay Journalists Association National Lesbian and Gay Journalists Association National Lesbian and Gay Journalists Association Native American Journalists Association Native American Journalists Association Native American Journalists Association Native American Journalists Association The Center for an Accessible Society The Center for an Accessible Society The Center for an Accessible Society The Center for an Accessible Society Journalism Organizations & Related Sites Journalism Organizations & Related Sites Journalism Organizations & Related Sites Journalism Organizations & Related Sites

41. Checklist for improving coverage Have I covered the story with sensitivity, accuracy, fairness and balance regarding all of the people involved? Have I covered the story with sensitivity, accuracy, fairness and balance regarding all of the people involved? What are the likely consequences of publication? Who will be hurt and who will be helped? What are the likely consequences of publication? Who will be hurt and who will be helped? Have I sought a diversity of sources? Have I sought a diversity of sources? Am I seeking true diversity or using tokenism by allowing one minority person to represent a community or point of view? Am I seeking true diversity or using tokenism by allowing one minority person to represent a community or point of view? Have I allowed preconceived ideas to limit my efforts to include diversity? Have I allowed preconceived ideas to limit my efforts to include diversity?

42. Am I flexible about the possibility that the focus of the story may change when different sources are added? Am I flexible about the possibility that the focus of the story may change when different sources are added? Have I thought about using quotations from minority experts in non-traditional fields? Have I thought about using quotations from minority experts in non-traditional fields? Have I spent time in minority communities and with residents to find out what people are thinking and to learn more about lifestyles, perspectives, customs, etc.? Have I spent time in minority communities and with residents to find out what people are thinking and to learn more about lifestyles, perspectives, customs, etc.? Have I written about achievements on their own merits, rather than as “stereotype breakers?” Have I written about achievements on their own merits, rather than as “stereotype breakers?” Have I guarded against allowing place names to become code words for crime? Have I guarded against allowing place names to become code words for crime? As I seek diversity, am I being true to my other goals as a journalist? As I seek diversity, am I being true to my other goals as a journalist? Will I be able to explain my decision clearly and honestly to anyone who challenges it – and not to rationalize? Will I be able to explain my decision clearly and honestly to anyone who challenges it – and not to rationalize?

45. Freedom of Information Society of Professional Journalists presentation Society of Professional Journalists presentation

46. Out-of-Class Assignments Due today: Due today: –Computer Assisted Reporting Assignment Due November 10: Due November 10: –Presidential Election Analysis

47. Tonight’s assignment Join NewsU Join NewsU –http://www.newsu.org/ http://www.newsu.org/ –Go to Rewriting Course AP Editing Assignment AP Editing Assignment

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