Monday, February 28, 2011
Jonesboro Shooting
In 1989 there was a school shooting in Arkansas,4 girls and a teacher were killed. Two middle school boys (ages 13 and 11) were the shooters. People say that the 2 boys were bullies and obsessed with weapons and violence.
Thursday, February 24, 2011
10 Steps to Writing a Story
10 Steps to Writing a Story – Broadcast Journalism
1. Find a Topic
-What is your story about?
-Who is your audience?
-Why is this story important to your audience?
2. Find an Angle
-What about your topic?
-More specifically, what is important about your topic?
-What should the reader learn?
-Summarize in 3 words: Subject, Verb, Object
-Wife awaits soldier; Class misses students
3. Collect Information
-Who are the experts for this story?
-Do you need opposing points of view?
-What interview questions should I ask?
-What other research must be done to complete the story?
4. Interview
-Ask open ended questions
-Rule of Threes
-Filling the silence
-The Non-Question Question
-Get good sound bytes. A PIECE OF AUDIO THAT CAN STAND ALONE.
5. Shoot Your Reporter Stand-UP
-Should have a good idea what story is about
-Stand-UP should provide information that audience doesnt know
-Use Stand-UP for transition from one location to the next
-No first person: I went
-In MIDDLE of story!
6. Organize Your Sound Bytes
-What quotes should I use?
-How can I organize the quotes to tell a story?
-What are my gold nuggets?
-Sprinkle the nuggets throughout the story
7. Write Segues in Your Story
-Use words that tie the interviews together
-What other information can i add to the story?
-Can the story stand on its own?
8. Write The Beginning and End of Your Story
-Write body first
-Best sound bytes for the beginning and end
-Paraphrase a sound byte at the beginning
-Leave them with the strongest sound byte at end
-Leave them with hope
9. Write the Anchor and (if necessary)
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10. Collect ___________ to add to your story (throughout steps 4-9)
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1. Find a Topic
-What is your story about?
-Who is your audience?
-Why is this story important to your audience?
2. Find an Angle
-What about your topic?
-More specifically, what is important about your topic?
-What should the reader learn?
-Summarize in 3 words: Subject, Verb, Object
-Wife awaits soldier; Class misses students
3. Collect Information
-Who are the experts for this story?
-Do you need opposing points of view?
-What interview questions should I ask?
-What other research must be done to complete the story?
4. Interview
-Ask open ended questions
-Rule of Threes
-Filling the silence
-The Non-Question Question
-Get good sound bytes. A PIECE OF AUDIO THAT CAN STAND ALONE.
5. Shoot Your Reporter Stand-UP
-Should have a good idea what story is about
-Stand-UP should provide information that audience doesnt know
-Use Stand-UP for transition from one location to the next
-No first person: I went
-In MIDDLE of story!
6. Organize Your Sound Bytes
-What quotes should I use?
-How can I organize the quotes to tell a story?
-What are my gold nuggets?
-Sprinkle the nuggets throughout the story
7. Write Segues in Your Story
-Use words that tie the interviews together
-What other information can i add to the story?
-Can the story stand on its own?
8. Write The Beginning and End of Your Story
-Write body first
-Best sound bytes for the beginning and end
-Paraphrase a sound byte at the beginning
-Leave them with the strongest sound byte at end
-Leave them with hope
9. Write the Anchor and (if necessary)
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10. Collect ___________ to add to your story (throughout steps 4-9)
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Wisconsin Governor Duped by Prank Call
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2011/feb/23/governor-duped-by-prank-call/
The governor of Wisconsin was prank called and he discussed his strategy about unions in the budget. The caller was a guy from an online newpaper and they talked about his strategy for 20 minutes. It was widely spread over the internet and angered many people.
I'm surprised that the governor would talk about things like that over the phone. With all the technology these days, it could be anyone. He should have been more careful.
The governor of Wisconsin was prank called and he discussed his strategy about unions in the budget. The caller was a guy from an online newpaper and they talked about his strategy for 20 minutes. It was widely spread over the internet and angered many people.
I'm surprised that the governor would talk about things like that over the phone. With all the technology these days, it could be anyone. He should have been more careful.
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Broadcast Journalism Law/Ethics
1. What are the 5 freedoms of the 1st amendment?
Freedom of speech, religion, petition, assembly, and press
2. What is the Tinker Standard?Student speech cannot be censored as long as it doed not "materially" disrupt class work or involve substantial disorder or invasion of the rights of others
3. What is the Frasier Standard?School officials can censor student speech that is vulgar or indecent (socially appropriate behavior)
4. What is the Hazelwood Standard?Censorship of school-sponsored student expression is permissible when school officials can show that it is "resonably related to legitamate teaching concerns"
5. What is the Frederick Standard?Can not enforce rules off school grounds.
6. What is the definition of libel?
When statements are made with actual malice, has to harm reputation, must be a defamatory statement, must be about the plaintiff, must be made with fault
Freedom of speech, religion, petition, assembly, and press
2. What is the Tinker Standard?Student speech cannot be censored as long as it doed not "materially" disrupt class work or involve substantial disorder or invasion of the rights of others
3. What is the Frasier Standard?School officials can censor student speech that is vulgar or indecent (socially appropriate behavior)
4. What is the Hazelwood Standard?Censorship of school-sponsored student expression is permissible when school officials can show that it is "resonably related to legitamate teaching concerns"
5. What is the Frederick Standard?Can not enforce rules off school grounds.
6. What is the definition of libel?
When statements are made with actual malice, has to harm reputation, must be a defamatory statement, must be about the plaintiff, must be made with fault
Wisconsin Power Play
There were huge riots this weekend in Madison, Wisconsin against the new governor. A representaive from Wisconsin compared governor Walker to Mubarak, the president from Egypt. Walker claims he is trying to be responsible by changing the Wisconsin government out of a democracy and eventually into a third world style oligarchy. Apparently the riots are not about budget, it's about the power which is why people want to break the unions. Although unions are a huge part in intutions to counterweight the power of big money. Walker continues to try to get rid of the protesters.
I don't really understand the whole situation, I know there have been riots in Wisconsin but I don't quite get the whole concept of them.
I don't really understand the whole situation, I know there have been riots in Wisconsin but I don't quite get the whole concept of them.
Thursday, February 17, 2011
First Amendment Quiz
I got 22 out of 30. I kind of guessed on a lot of them so I don't really know that much about the first amendment. I remember learning about it last year in government a little.
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
OJ Simpson Beaten In Prison
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/02/15/oj-simpson-beaten-unconscious-prison-attack_n_823504.html
OJ Simpson claimed to get beaten up in jail and a prisoner official said it wasn't true. It actually did happen but they were trying to keep it a secret. OJ is afraid to leave is jail cell and he had to spend 3 week in the infirmary. I don't understand why they were trying to keep it a secret. It's not like that would protect him in any way at all. I wonder if they were just lying about it because they didn't want their prison to seem out of control.
OJ Simpson claimed to get beaten up in jail and a prisoner official said it wasn't true. It actually did happen but they were trying to keep it a secret. OJ is afraid to leave is jail cell and he had to spend 3 week in the infirmary. I don't understand why they were trying to keep it a secret. It's not like that would protect him in any way at all. I wonder if they were just lying about it because they didn't want their prison to seem out of control.
Monday, February 14, 2011
Deer Smashes Through Couples Bedroom Window
http://www.kare11.com/news/article/906922/14/Deer-smashes-through-couples-bedroom-window
In Eagan, Minnesota a couple woke up to a deer smashing through their bedroom window. They thought someone was breaking into their house and then they realized it was a deer and they locked it in the bathroom. The deer kept trying to escape and when they finally got it out the deer was very injured. There was blood everywhere from the deer.
I think it would be really funny to find a deer smashing through my window in the morning. I would probably think someone was breaking into my house too but i don't think I would have locked it in the bathroom. It was sad that the deer got injured
In Eagan, Minnesota a couple woke up to a deer smashing through their bedroom window. They thought someone was breaking into their house and then they realized it was a deer and they locked it in the bathroom. The deer kept trying to escape and when they finally got it out the deer was very injured. There was blood everywhere from the deer.
I think it would be really funny to find a deer smashing through my window in the morning. I would probably think someone was breaking into my house too but i don't think I would have locked it in the bathroom. It was sad that the deer got injured
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Man Accidentally Called Wife While Killing Her, Phone Recorded It
http://www.startribune.com/nation/115632164.html
A man from Florida accidentally recorded killing his wife on her cell phone. He called her and it went to voice mail so while he was killing his wife the whole thing was being recorded to her voice mail.
I think that this is actually kind of funny. Not that he was killing his wife, but that he got caught from something as simple as a butt dial. He deserved to get caught, and how he did just makes it funny.
A man from Florida accidentally recorded killing his wife on her cell phone. He called her and it went to voice mail so while he was killing his wife the whole thing was being recorded to her voice mail.
I think that this is actually kind of funny. Not that he was killing his wife, but that he got caught from something as simple as a butt dial. He deserved to get caught, and how he did just makes it funny.
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Women Can't Recall Leaving Baby In Toilet
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/41493938/ns/us_news-crime_and_courts/
A lady from South Carolina was accused of having a baby in a toilet and she claims that she didn't know she was pregnant or that she had the baby at all. She left the baby in the toilet, but it didn't die. She says she had no signs what so ever of being pregnant. Her 4 year old daughter was the only known witness and she doesnt remember what happened.
If this lady actually had the baby in the toilet, I don't know why she would lie about it since they could get a blood test to see if shes the mother. I hope she gets put in jail and her child gets taken away from her because that is just not okay. I'm pretty sure she would know that she had a baby, it's not something to lie about, especially since the baby could have died.
A lady from South Carolina was accused of having a baby in a toilet and she claims that she didn't know she was pregnant or that she had the baby at all. She left the baby in the toilet, but it didn't die. She says she had no signs what so ever of being pregnant. Her 4 year old daughter was the only known witness and she doesnt remember what happened.
If this lady actually had the baby in the toilet, I don't know why she would lie about it since they could get a blood test to see if shes the mother. I hope she gets put in jail and her child gets taken away from her because that is just not okay. I'm pretty sure she would know that she had a baby, it's not something to lie about, especially since the baby could have died.
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Little Girl Alergic to Cold
http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/41466518/ns/today-today_health?gt1=43001
A nine year old girl is suffering from urticaria which means shes alergic to the cold. She can't be anywhere, eat or touch anything that is below 70 degrees.She can't do anything that causes her to be cold or she could die.
I had no idea that you could be alergic to the cold. Its kind of sad that she can never even eat icecream or play in the snow and shes only 9 years old. I wonder if she has to live in a warm place, or else she would have to sit inside all winter.
A nine year old girl is suffering from urticaria which means shes alergic to the cold. She can't be anywhere, eat or touch anything that is below 70 degrees.She can't do anything that causes her to be cold or she could die.
I had no idea that you could be alergic to the cold. Its kind of sad that she can never even eat icecream or play in the snow and shes only 9 years old. I wonder if she has to live in a warm place, or else she would have to sit inside all winter.
Monday, February 7, 2011
super bowl questions
What is the company?
Chrylser
Who is the target audience:
People who can drive (male, young adults)
What persuasive method used (humor, action, celebrity, human interest, etc.)?
Celebrity and BA additude
How were camera shots and editing used to enhance the message?
They were showing around detroit to enhance their slogan "imported from detroit." They also had music by Eminem which was their celebrity in the commercial. They used short, quick shots to make the city look cool.
What is the slogan/message for the company?
"Imported from Detroit"
Was the message effective? Why or why not?
Yes, because it was targeted for young adult men and Eminem endorced that it was cool to drive these cars and that it would make you BA.
What is the company?
Volks Wagen
Who is the target audience:
Parents
What persuasive method used (humor, action, celebrity, human interest, etc.)?
Humor and a well known figure (Darth Vader)
How were camera shots and editing used to enhance the message?
They were showing the little kid with short camera shots trying to use powers like darth vader.
What is the slogan/message for the company?
New Volks Wagen
Was the message effective? Why or why not?
Sort of, because it was cute and it was targeted more for parents because they can relate to how their kids may act. But there wasn't really a good slogan.
What is the company?
Chrylser
Who is the target audience:
People who can drive (male, young adults)
What persuasive method used (humor, action, celebrity, human interest, etc.)?
Celebrity and BA additude
How were camera shots and editing used to enhance the message?
They were showing around detroit to enhance their slogan "imported from detroit." They also had music by Eminem which was their celebrity in the commercial. They used short, quick shots to make the city look cool.
What is the slogan/message for the company?
"Imported from Detroit"
Was the message effective? Why or why not?
Yes, because it was targeted for young adult men and Eminem endorced that it was cool to drive these cars and that it would make you BA.
What is the company?
Doritos
Who is the target audience:
College age kids
What persuasive method used (humor, action, celebrity, human interest, etc.)?
Humor
How were camera shots and editing used to enhance the message?
Very quick shots
What is the slogan/message for the company?
Didn't really have one
Was the message effective? Why or why not?
Yes, because it was funny
Chrylser
Who is the target audience:
People who can drive (male, young adults)
What persuasive method used (humor, action, celebrity, human interest, etc.)?
Celebrity and BA additude
How were camera shots and editing used to enhance the message?
They were showing around detroit to enhance their slogan "imported from detroit." They also had music by Eminem which was their celebrity in the commercial. They used short, quick shots to make the city look cool.
What is the slogan/message for the company?
"Imported from Detroit"
Was the message effective? Why or why not?
Yes, because it was targeted for young adult men and Eminem endorced that it was cool to drive these cars and that it would make you BA.
What is the company?
Volks Wagen
Who is the target audience:
Parents
What persuasive method used (humor, action, celebrity, human interest, etc.)?
Humor and a well known figure (Darth Vader)
How were camera shots and editing used to enhance the message?
They were showing the little kid with short camera shots trying to use powers like darth vader.
What is the slogan/message for the company?
New Volks Wagen
Was the message effective? Why or why not?
Sort of, because it was cute and it was targeted more for parents because they can relate to how their kids may act. But there wasn't really a good slogan.
What is the company?
Chrylser
Who is the target audience:
People who can drive (male, young adults)
What persuasive method used (humor, action, celebrity, human interest, etc.)?
Celebrity and BA additude
How were camera shots and editing used to enhance the message?
They were showing around detroit to enhance their slogan "imported from detroit." They also had music by Eminem which was their celebrity in the commercial. They used short, quick shots to make the city look cool.
What is the slogan/message for the company?
"Imported from Detroit"
Was the message effective? Why or why not?
Yes, because it was targeted for young adult men and Eminem endorced that it was cool to drive these cars and that it would make you BA.
What is the company?
Doritos
Who is the target audience:
College age kids
What persuasive method used (humor, action, celebrity, human interest, etc.)?
Humor
How were camera shots and editing used to enhance the message?
Very quick shots
What is the slogan/message for the company?
Didn't really have one
Was the message effective? Why or why not?
Yes, because it was funny
Best and Worst Superbowl Ads of 2011
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/parenting/detail?entry_id=82528&type=entertainment
There is always a question about what the best superbowl ads are. This year the top three were the volks wagen "the force", doritos "house sitting", and Chrysler "imported from detroit". The three worst were mini "cram it in the boot", living social changed my life, and the tibet ad.
My favorite was the Volks Wagen one and the Doritos one.I think that paying 3 million dollars for a 30 second commercial in the superbowl is ridulious.
There is always a question about what the best superbowl ads are. This year the top three were the volks wagen "the force", doritos "house sitting", and Chrysler "imported from detroit". The three worst were mini "cram it in the boot", living social changed my life, and the tibet ad.
My favorite was the Volks Wagen one and the Doritos one.I think that paying 3 million dollars for a 30 second commercial in the superbowl is ridulious.
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Quiz
Allen, Lucas H: Knows how to swing dance
Blanchard, Derek J: Cheerleader
Boese, Sara M: 75% German
Brazelton, Keely R: 32 siblings
Buchanan, Tiarra S: Wants to be Chowder
Carlson, Devony R: Was in a commercial
Cordova, Christian J: Wants to be a CSI scientist
Cox, Derrick D: Takes a class at Rosemount
Devries, Peter T: A genious
Erickson, Nathaniel P: Got a hole in one
Felker, Marisa L: Going to be a foreign exchange student in Sweden
Fraki, Hannah R: Knows how to knit
Groskreutz, Jackson H: Rold model is John Lenon
Jones, Nadia S: Has 9 siblings
Kading, Caroline E: Almost died in a car accident
Kane, William M: Goes by his middle name
Lafontaine, Kristin D: Has a hyper extended spine
Lesch, John R: Plays the bagpipe
Mcgroarty, Cody J: On a world champion cheerleading team in Alabama
Mitchell, Alexander C: Irish and Scottish
Morrissey, Gretta E: Can whistle with her hands and cross one eye at a time
Pelant, Benjamin M: Has diabetes
Rasugu, Billy P: Writes his own music
Reagles, Alex J: Hardcore snowboarder
Rosario, Brian L: Going to the marines
Schiebel, Derek M: Went to Cooperstown to play baseball
Schlotfeldt, Katherine A: Volcano rock in knee
Smith, Madison B: Twist are around
Strusz, Ashley E: In a dance recital on T.V.
Sytchev, Vladislav: From Russia
Thompson, Collin P: Hes a twin
Wangler, Matthew J: Broke his nose
White, Hannah Y: Was born in Redwood California
Wunderlich, Benjamin D: Born in Chicago on the hottest day of the year
Zemien, Brianna J: 100% Polish
Blanchard, Derek J: Cheerleader
Boese, Sara M: 75% German
Brazelton, Keely R: 32 siblings
Buchanan, Tiarra S: Wants to be Chowder
Carlson, Devony R: Was in a commercial
Cordova, Christian J: Wants to be a CSI scientist
Cox, Derrick D: Takes a class at Rosemount
Devries, Peter T: A genious
Erickson, Nathaniel P: Got a hole in one
Felker, Marisa L: Going to be a foreign exchange student in Sweden
Fraki, Hannah R: Knows how to knit
Groskreutz, Jackson H: Rold model is John Lenon
Jones, Nadia S: Has 9 siblings
Kading, Caroline E: Almost died in a car accident
Kane, William M: Goes by his middle name
Lafontaine, Kristin D: Has a hyper extended spine
Lesch, John R: Plays the bagpipe
Mcgroarty, Cody J: On a world champion cheerleading team in Alabama
Mitchell, Alexander C: Irish and Scottish
Morrissey, Gretta E: Can whistle with her hands and cross one eye at a time
Pelant, Benjamin M: Has diabetes
Rasugu, Billy P: Writes his own music
Reagles, Alex J: Hardcore snowboarder
Rosario, Brian L: Going to the marines
Schiebel, Derek M: Went to Cooperstown to play baseball
Schlotfeldt, Katherine A: Volcano rock in knee
Smith, Madison B: Twist are around
Strusz, Ashley E: In a dance recital on T.V.
Sytchev, Vladislav: From Russia
Thompson, Collin P: Hes a twin
Wangler, Matthew J: Broke his nose
White, Hannah Y: Was born in Redwood California
Wunderlich, Benjamin D: Born in Chicago on the hottest day of the year
Zemien, Brianna J: 100% Polish
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