1.http://www.nytimes.com/2010/04/01/fashion/01gossips.html?sq=gossip%20bloggers&st=cse&scp=1&pagewanted=all
A. "No longer is blogging something that marginalized editorial wannabes do from home, in a bathrobe, because they haven’t found a “real” job" It is entirely possible that blogging could be the future of journalism. The fact that gossip blogs ( and gossip columns) are so popular is just a testimony to how essential it is to be the first on the scene with the most exciting angle. Also, for some reason, fashion and wall street rumors have qualified them selves as frivolous enough heresay to qualify as gossip, I will have to remember never to go into either of those industries.
B. It used to be that you went to school for a million years, graduated, got a job and worked your way up the ladder of success. The rules have changed in the few decades, how a fresh perspective is more valuable then a piece of paper signed by a dean and a knowledge of twitter is more essential to a successful career then a three piece suit. The article discussed the changes that have come to the working persons universe "Talk about coming of age in the Internet era. Ms. O’Connor, 25, has never had a journalism job that even remotely involved a print product" The Ms. O'Connor discussed is an editor for a wildly popular and oft' read gossip blog "Gawker"
C.I can apply this to my journalistic ambitions because I have great hopes for myself and it seems that the recipe for success is different for everyone, and that it will continue to change over the next several decades. Also, the concept of a "gossip" publication and the fact that it is such an enormous institution teaches us that being first on the scene is essential, also , maintaining good contacts who could potentially be sources is important.
2. http://www.nytimes.com/2010/04/02/business/media/02tele.html?ref=business
This story utilized good sources and great it was interesting to read, and told the story from several angles. The story told us all NBC, ABC, and CBS. I also think that the worlds reaction to Diane Sawyer is a really interesting thing, especially compared to Katie Couric, the golden girl of the broadcasting world. The Olympics are a HUGE time for these networks and the fact that ratings are not improving will not bode well for the news industry, as well as the future of the Olympics popularity.
Friday, April 2, 2010
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
3.24.10
1.http://www.theatlanticwire.com/features/view/feature/tucker-Carlson-What-I-Read-929
A. Day in the life of a professional journalist: get up, digest every piece of information that has been presented to the public in the six hours of information gathering you forfeited to sleep. "I would say 40 percent of my news content, though, comes from the oral tradition, from stuff I hear. Lunch is one of my main sources of news. I’ll eat with my colleagues or usually with someone I don’t work with and pick up tons of news." It is a requirement for a good journalist to be a social creature and to be contantly funneling through information gathered in all types of ways, including in person along with in print.
B. In class we discussed how when fiction writers are working on a novel they completely avoid the written in word so they can maintain completely orgionality and be sure that nothing is not directly extracted from their own psyche. I believe that journalism is the exact opposite. Journalist's must be CONSTANTLY reading to be sure that they are giving adequate coverage to every side of the story. Saturating yourself in information is the only way to give ensure great journalism.
C. I need to read more, I scan headlines and read some of the Nytimes, and sometimes the Standard Journal and the Post Register, but that is pretty much it. For my beat coverage I could probably spend more time reading and listening and less time talking, also getting out of the scroll office is probably another good suggestion for getting good information.
2. http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/24/technology/24nintendo.html?scp=2&sq=March%2024,%202010&st=cse
Um, this is AWESOME. I am not a gamer but if Nintendo makes a 3-D version of a hand held game system, that would be AWESOME and I am completely going to purchase it. This is good journalism because the author is writing directly from the source, Toyko/. Also , it is a facinating possibility that games could become 3D. Good headline, good sources, good writing, love it.
A. Day in the life of a professional journalist: get up, digest every piece of information that has been presented to the public in the six hours of information gathering you forfeited to sleep. "I would say 40 percent of my news content, though, comes from the oral tradition, from stuff I hear. Lunch is one of my main sources of news. I’ll eat with my colleagues or usually with someone I don’t work with and pick up tons of news." It is a requirement for a good journalist to be a social creature and to be contantly funneling through information gathered in all types of ways, including in person along with in print.
B. In class we discussed how when fiction writers are working on a novel they completely avoid the written in word so they can maintain completely orgionality and be sure that nothing is not directly extracted from their own psyche. I believe that journalism is the exact opposite. Journalist's must be CONSTANTLY reading to be sure that they are giving adequate coverage to every side of the story. Saturating yourself in information is the only way to give ensure great journalism.
C. I need to read more, I scan headlines and read some of the Nytimes, and sometimes the Standard Journal and the Post Register, but that is pretty much it. For my beat coverage I could probably spend more time reading and listening and less time talking, also getting out of the scroll office is probably another good suggestion for getting good information.
2. http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/24/technology/24nintendo.html?scp=2&sq=March%2024,%202010&st=cse
Um, this is AWESOME. I am not a gamer but if Nintendo makes a 3-D version of a hand held game system, that would be AWESOME and I am completely going to purchase it. This is good journalism because the author is writing directly from the source, Toyko/. Also , it is a facinating possibility that games could become 3D. Good headline, good sources, good writing, love it.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
3.17.10
1.http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/24/technology/24nintendo.html?scp=2&sq=March%2024,%202010&st=cse
A. For starter's, I LOVE the illustration that Time uses ( from Disneys rattatoui) The fact that Raymond Sokolov is retiring has become a HUGE news story. The article declares that "Real foodies should be concerned that critics like Sokolov are an endangered species. Their habitat — big-ticket, fine-dining restaurants — shrinks every year, encroached upon by gourmet hamburger joints, taco stands and various other chic, no-frills eateries." Restauraunt reviews are now being supplied by online message boards proclaims the goods and evils from a completely unbiased way.
B. According to the article "When you like a critic, you trust his judgment not because he has a doctorate in food letters, although such things do apparently exist. He's proved himself over a long period. You know what he likes or dislikes. You get him. Maybe you don't always agree; but when you're looking at getting a babysitter and maybe dropping three bills on dinner, you need to minimize risk." I think this is true of all journalism, which means that no one wants to read anything written by someone without experience, but you can't get experience until someone reads your stuff...catch 22.
C. When I think food critic I think Julia Roberts in My Best Friends Wedding drumming her type A nails on a crisp linen table cloth while a fully staffed wait staff sweats in anticipation for the telling moment when her stark countenance cracks in a telling expression. As glamorous (and fattening) as this job would be, I do not know that it is a very sound career path. However, from this industry we learn the essential practice of marketing ourselves as journalists to make our style relevant. I think I need to commit to putting out more information on a daily basis, constantly putting information before the public to get them hooked to my writing style so I have a job. Gaining a following is the secret to life, I am almost positive. Also, as col as being a food critic would be
2.http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/17/technology/17privacy.html?scp=1&sq=March%2017,%202010&st=cse
Social networking is relevant topic that effects every industry from Chemistry to Cooking. This is also a good example of a great lead. This uses a version of the "shock tactic" that is really effective, also, he maintains the beautiful journalistic style of short paragraphs made up of short sentences. This article also uses good sources, the writer even tracks down a professor at Cornell and ends the article with a great quote from him. Nytimes in bomb.
A. For starter's, I LOVE the illustration that Time uses ( from Disneys rattatoui) The fact that Raymond Sokolov is retiring has become a HUGE news story. The article declares that "Real foodies should be concerned that critics like Sokolov are an endangered species. Their habitat — big-ticket, fine-dining restaurants — shrinks every year, encroached upon by gourmet hamburger joints, taco stands and various other chic, no-frills eateries." Restauraunt reviews are now being supplied by online message boards proclaims the goods and evils from a completely unbiased way.
B. According to the article "When you like a critic, you trust his judgment not because he has a doctorate in food letters, although such things do apparently exist. He's proved himself over a long period. You know what he likes or dislikes. You get him. Maybe you don't always agree; but when you're looking at getting a babysitter and maybe dropping three bills on dinner, you need to minimize risk." I think this is true of all journalism, which means that no one wants to read anything written by someone without experience, but you can't get experience until someone reads your stuff...catch 22.
C. When I think food critic I think Julia Roberts in My Best Friends Wedding drumming her type A nails on a crisp linen table cloth while a fully staffed wait staff sweats in anticipation for the telling moment when her stark countenance cracks in a telling expression. As glamorous (and fattening) as this job would be, I do not know that it is a very sound career path. However, from this industry we learn the essential practice of marketing ourselves as journalists to make our style relevant. I think I need to commit to putting out more information on a daily basis, constantly putting information before the public to get them hooked to my writing style so I have a job. Gaining a following is the secret to life, I am almost positive. Also, as col as being a food critic would be
2.http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/17/technology/17privacy.html?scp=1&sq=March%2017,%202010&st=cse
Social networking is relevant topic that effects every industry from Chemistry to Cooking. This is also a good example of a great lead. This uses a version of the "shock tactic" that is really effective, also, he maintains the beautiful journalistic style of short paragraphs made up of short sentences. This article also uses good sources, the writer even tracks down a professor at Cornell and ends the article with a great quote from him. Nytimes in bomb.
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
3.10.10
1.http://www.poynter.org/column.asp?id=45&aid=179168
A.Luckily, i have never really planned on becoming a full time reviewer, so this principal is not directly relevant to me. However, this article explains the future of the newsroom in a way that I had not before truly understood : "The newsroom will be in four areas: reporting, web, features and producing (copy editors, paginators, art dept.). Note that I didn't use the word "divisions." Because we will continue to integrate, a process that began about a year ago." This semester I have come to the conclusion that journalism is like brain surgery. You have to know everything, and be able to do everything, and if you are not willing to do so, then you should find an easier profession.
B. When everyone is proclaiming the death of journalism, this article finds reason to celebrate, "The economy will bounce back. Ignore the bloggers (who obviously are trying in vain to steal our readers and our advertisers), ignore the obits for Old Media, ignore the negatives and the craziness that this economy has created. The people in the Depression bounced back, and so will all of us who are going through this crisis. I cannot repeat this often enough: Variety is in profit, which means we're here to stay." This economic crisis effects everyone, journalists are not exempt from the dissipation of a steady and predictable market and should not except to be able to be relevant if they are resistant to change.
C. I am going to learn to do everything, and not just do, but to do it better than anyone else on the planet. That is the only way to remain relevant. The importance of being multi faceted is becoming more and more essential to a successful career. I feel confident in my skills as a reporter and an editor, but I still need a LOT of work in copy editing and web design. Optimism is the only choice, as the article states, "Doom-&-gloom helps no one. It may make you feel better to talk about your darkest fears, but it might make them feel worse."
2.http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/10/business/media/10adco.html?scp=3&sq=March%2010,%202010&st=cse
How cool is it that Nytimes has an "advertising" section...it is awesome. That means that someone spicific job is to do market research on the market research of other people...totally awesome. You know you are a big deal when you are a barbie, why do they not make journalism barbie...I guess that is Lois Lane. One of the best things about this story is a phenomenal photo illustration. It really pulls you into the story, and the story in it self is interesting and insightful and brings to point many insightful perspectives.
A.Luckily, i have never really planned on becoming a full time reviewer, so this principal is not directly relevant to me. However, this article explains the future of the newsroom in a way that I had not before truly understood : "The newsroom will be in four areas: reporting, web, features and producing (copy editors, paginators, art dept.). Note that I didn't use the word "divisions." Because we will continue to integrate, a process that began about a year ago." This semester I have come to the conclusion that journalism is like brain surgery. You have to know everything, and be able to do everything, and if you are not willing to do so, then you should find an easier profession.
B. When everyone is proclaiming the death of journalism, this article finds reason to celebrate, "The economy will bounce back. Ignore the bloggers (who obviously are trying in vain to steal our readers and our advertisers), ignore the obits for Old Media, ignore the negatives and the craziness that this economy has created. The people in the Depression bounced back, and so will all of us who are going through this crisis. I cannot repeat this often enough: Variety is in profit, which means we're here to stay." This economic crisis effects everyone, journalists are not exempt from the dissipation of a steady and predictable market and should not except to be able to be relevant if they are resistant to change.
C. I am going to learn to do everything, and not just do, but to do it better than anyone else on the planet. That is the only way to remain relevant. The importance of being multi faceted is becoming more and more essential to a successful career. I feel confident in my skills as a reporter and an editor, but I still need a LOT of work in copy editing and web design. Optimism is the only choice, as the article states, "Doom-&-gloom helps no one. It may make you feel better to talk about your darkest fears, but it might make them feel worse."
2.http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/10/business/media/10adco.html?scp=3&sq=March%2010,%202010&st=cse
How cool is it that Nytimes has an "advertising" section...it is awesome. That means that someone spicific job is to do market research on the market research of other people...totally awesome. You know you are a big deal when you are a barbie, why do they not make journalism barbie...I guess that is Lois Lane. One of the best things about this story is a phenomenal photo illustration. It really pulls you into the story, and the story in it self is interesting and insightful and brings to point many insightful perspectives.
Thursday, March 4, 2010
3.4.10
1.http://www.columbiaspectator.com/2010/03/04/read-all-about-it-how
A. The only thing we can rely on is change, this is especially true in the world of communications. From reading this article I learned that although the world of communications changes shape every few years, it never completely ceases to exist. HUmans will always be communicating, and there will always be experts in the field. Always. A second piece of information that I gleaned is that although it is true that jobs in the communication field are becoming more and more scarce, the truth is that if you are the best at what you do then you will always be employed, and I do not ever intend to be second best so not having a job is not a possibility.
B. According to the article, there is another truth "Nothing disappears. In venues around New York, you can still hear someone recite poetry in the old, oral tradition. Some things are still printed on flat-bed presses, one page at a time. Radio is still ubiquitous—television didn’t kill it. Each kind of communication seems dominant and then moves to a smaller part of the spectrum." Communication will continue to be essential to the human experience, the only question that remains is who will be doing the communicating and in what medium will this communication take place? Flexibility is an essential trait for any journalist, finding ways around traditional means of information spreading and shedding new light on old concepts will always be a valuable skill.
C. In my beat coverage I need to try to utilize different types of media, I am so addicted to print, to writing it, but everything I read is online. The only time I ever actually hold a tangible piece of newsprint is when it is a publication I have participated in. Other than that, the majority of information that I gather is online or in person. What if a hundred thousand years ago the journalists had refused to give up etching on to stone tablets in favor of papyrus? It sounds ridiculous but it is not different then the foolish way we cling to the "traditions of our fathers" that serve no purpose other than to hold us back from our potential that can only be accessed through new technology.
2.http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/04/business/04JOBS.html?scp=8&sq=March%204,%202010&st=cse
This story is great because it appeals to the nytimes demographic. There is definitely something to be said for the principal of catering to your audience, and that is exactly what this article does. I have no concrete evidence to back this statement up, but when I imagine the average New York times reader I imagine a someone elitist middle aged east coaster. Of course this is a HUGE over simplification, everyone reads the New York times ( obviously, I am none of those things, but I read it) but I do think that this publications target market is an older generation struggling to find employment in this technological age that has completely fried the traditional scenario of starting at the bottom of corporate America and work your way up until the Leave it to Beaveresque American dream is yours. This article speaks to that generation and I sure attracts a lot of traffic on their site and to their publication.
A. The only thing we can rely on is change, this is especially true in the world of communications. From reading this article I learned that although the world of communications changes shape every few years, it never completely ceases to exist. HUmans will always be communicating, and there will always be experts in the field. Always. A second piece of information that I gleaned is that although it is true that jobs in the communication field are becoming more and more scarce, the truth is that if you are the best at what you do then you will always be employed, and I do not ever intend to be second best so not having a job is not a possibility.
B. According to the article, there is another truth "Nothing disappears. In venues around New York, you can still hear someone recite poetry in the old, oral tradition. Some things are still printed on flat-bed presses, one page at a time. Radio is still ubiquitous—television didn’t kill it. Each kind of communication seems dominant and then moves to a smaller part of the spectrum." Communication will continue to be essential to the human experience, the only question that remains is who will be doing the communicating and in what medium will this communication take place? Flexibility is an essential trait for any journalist, finding ways around traditional means of information spreading and shedding new light on old concepts will always be a valuable skill.
C. In my beat coverage I need to try to utilize different types of media, I am so addicted to print, to writing it, but everything I read is online. The only time I ever actually hold a tangible piece of newsprint is when it is a publication I have participated in. Other than that, the majority of information that I gather is online or in person. What if a hundred thousand years ago the journalists had refused to give up etching on to stone tablets in favor of papyrus? It sounds ridiculous but it is not different then the foolish way we cling to the "traditions of our fathers" that serve no purpose other than to hold us back from our potential that can only be accessed through new technology.
2.http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/04/business/04JOBS.html?scp=8&sq=March%204,%202010&st=cse
This story is great because it appeals to the nytimes demographic. There is definitely something to be said for the principal of catering to your audience, and that is exactly what this article does. I have no concrete evidence to back this statement up, but when I imagine the average New York times reader I imagine a someone elitist middle aged east coaster. Of course this is a HUGE over simplification, everyone reads the New York times ( obviously, I am none of those things, but I read it) but I do think that this publications target market is an older generation struggling to find employment in this technological age that has completely fried the traditional scenario of starting at the bottom of corporate America and work your way up until the Leave it to Beaveresque American dream is yours. This article speaks to that generation and I sure attracts a lot of traffic on their site and to their publication.
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
2.24.10
1.http://www.observer.com/2010/media/slew-non-demotions-ithe-new-york-timesi-0
A. One more great thing about journalism is the variety. It is a flexible career that allows one a to hop from place to place, constantly maintaining a sort of teenage type of freedom that at some level we all crave. The ablity to change not only change roles on the paper ( from editor to reporter) but from news to lifestyle to sports...It is great. Who wouldn't want to be a journalist? The thing I learned about journalism today is that it is totally awesome, and the best job in the world.
B. Ethics: Journalism gets in your blood, and it stays there. "In the memo announcing that Suzanne Daley would be leaving her job of heading up the paper’s national coverage to take on a 'special assignment” reporting on Europe, he said, “I have no doubt she will return to important editing roles. She is too good at it to be away for long.'" I think this is the case for any journalist who truly loves what they do, you can never really abandon it.
C. I can apply this information to my maintaining my flexibility, and not ever becomming too tied to a certain position. Jumping from editor to reporter and back again is an essential transition to completely understand the relationship between the two positions. Acting as an editor makes you a better reporter and acting as a reporter will make you a better reporter. The article described journalistic flexibilty as such: “Journalists are disposed to a kind of A.D.D., a restless curiosity, while there are, of course, writers who happily specialize for most of a career, one great lure of this work is that you can move from subject to subject, from reporting to editing and back again. So, think of it as pushing the ‘refresh’ button.”
How many careers provide a refresh button? Not many.
2.http://www.nytimes.com/2010/02/23/technology/23apps.html?scp=2&sq=Feb%2023,%202010&st=cse
I love this article because I love the fact that there is an actual brand out there that still maintains some form or morality in their marketing...how many companies are capitalizing off of porn addiction? Apple is refusing to do so, which makes me want to buy an Ipad, camera or not, just to support there efforts. This story also uses good quotes and is an interesting read.
A. One more great thing about journalism is the variety. It is a flexible career that allows one a to hop from place to place, constantly maintaining a sort of teenage type of freedom that at some level we all crave. The ablity to change not only change roles on the paper ( from editor to reporter) but from news to lifestyle to sports...It is great. Who wouldn't want to be a journalist? The thing I learned about journalism today is that it is totally awesome, and the best job in the world.
B. Ethics: Journalism gets in your blood, and it stays there. "In the memo announcing that Suzanne Daley would be leaving her job of heading up the paper’s national coverage to take on a 'special assignment” reporting on Europe, he said, “I have no doubt she will return to important editing roles. She is too good at it to be away for long.'" I think this is the case for any journalist who truly loves what they do, you can never really abandon it.
C. I can apply this information to my maintaining my flexibility, and not ever becomming too tied to a certain position. Jumping from editor to reporter and back again is an essential transition to completely understand the relationship between the two positions. Acting as an editor makes you a better reporter and acting as a reporter will make you a better reporter. The article described journalistic flexibilty as such: “Journalists are disposed to a kind of A.D.D., a restless curiosity, while there are, of course, writers who happily specialize for most of a career, one great lure of this work is that you can move from subject to subject, from reporting to editing and back again. So, think of it as pushing the ‘refresh’ button.”
How many careers provide a refresh button? Not many.
2.http://www.nytimes.com/2010/02/23/technology/23apps.html?scp=2&sq=Feb%2023,%202010&st=cse
I love this article because I love the fact that there is an actual brand out there that still maintains some form or morality in their marketing...how many companies are capitalizing off of porn addiction? Apple is refusing to do so, which makes me want to buy an Ipad, camera or not, just to support there efforts. This story also uses good quotes and is an interesting read.
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
2.17.2010
1. http://www.thedailybeast.com/blogs-and-stories/2010-02-17/the-lefts-top-25-journalists/?cid=hp:exc
A. From this article I learned that the new world of journalism does not even bother to acknowledge the principal of objectivity, but leaps right into the stream of consciousness that has come to the conclusion that maintaining objectivity is a completely asinine concept. Within the blog the writer even says that “Our definition of “journalist” is a loose one, and may not please some J-school pedants: We include anyone whose primary vocation is to supply, edit, host, or curate information, news reporting, criticism, or opinion” further proving that objectivity is no longer a necessity for journalistic writing.
B. Once again, on this list of the 25 best liberal journalists are mostly what I would call commentators. The contributors to the beast even refer to them as leftists. This author says “Classifying our journalists as being “on the left” protects us from being derailed by pesky questions of taxonomy—whether someone is “liberal,” “progressive” or “radical”—although everyone on this list could be said, plausibly, to belong to one of those categories.”
C. As I pursue a career in journalism it may be wise to keep in mind the fact that journalism is becoming more and more partial to commentators. According to the article “almost four times as many American journalists identify themselves as “liberal” than as “conservative” I don’t really identify with any particular point of view, does this many me an anomaly in journalism? Could this be an advantage?
2.http://www.nytimes.com/2010/02/18/education/18educ.html?scp=3&sq=2/18/10&st=cse
This story presents information in a straightforward systematic manner that I found refreshing. The writer used good sources and employed excellent writing techniques. Also, the story it self was relevant and the information presented was information and useful. The only gripe that I have with the NYtimes is that occasionally the articles are soooo long.
A. From this article I learned that the new world of journalism does not even bother to acknowledge the principal of objectivity, but leaps right into the stream of consciousness that has come to the conclusion that maintaining objectivity is a completely asinine concept. Within the blog the writer even says that “Our definition of “journalist” is a loose one, and may not please some J-school pedants: We include anyone whose primary vocation is to supply, edit, host, or curate information, news reporting, criticism, or opinion” further proving that objectivity is no longer a necessity for journalistic writing.
B. Once again, on this list of the 25 best liberal journalists are mostly what I would call commentators. The contributors to the beast even refer to them as leftists. This author says “Classifying our journalists as being “on the left” protects us from being derailed by pesky questions of taxonomy—whether someone is “liberal,” “progressive” or “radical”—although everyone on this list could be said, plausibly, to belong to one of those categories.”
C. As I pursue a career in journalism it may be wise to keep in mind the fact that journalism is becoming more and more partial to commentators. According to the article “almost four times as many American journalists identify themselves as “liberal” than as “conservative” I don’t really identify with any particular point of view, does this many me an anomaly in journalism? Could this be an advantage?
2.http://www.nytimes.com/2010/02/18/education/18educ.html?scp=3&sq=2/18/10&st=cse
This story presents information in a straightforward systematic manner that I found refreshing. The writer used good sources and employed excellent writing techniques. Also, the story it self was relevant and the information presented was information and useful. The only gripe that I have with the NYtimes is that occasionally the articles are soooo long.
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