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what is journalism

Journalism is the practice of periodically producing and publicly disseminating information and commentary about contemporary affairs of general public interest and importance.

What is news?

anything that affects the status quo

Journalists main role

To defend the public's right to know

Moral Agent

A person capable of acting with reference to right and wrong.

F.A.C.T.

FAIR

ACCURATE

CLEAR

TRUTHFUL

F.A.I.T.H.

FAIR

ACCURATE

INTERESTING

THOROUGH

HUMAN

The Fourth Estate

-The media is a crucial pillar in democratic society

-Press Freedom is guaranteed by the First Amendment

What is the role of the Judiciary in a democracy?

In charge of all courts, uphold the laws

What is the function of the Legislative branch in a democracy?

Congress, 2 houses, they make the laws

What is the role of the Executive branch in a democracy?

Office of the president

What happens to the media in a democracy?

House starts to fall over

Storytellers

we are the voice of the people

Facts vs Feelings

Television teaches through emotions and sensory experiences

The talk is how we stay alive

Looking at a national story and making it local to you and how it affects the community

Breaking News

Unusual, significant impact such as tragedy and unanswered questions

Covering a Crisis Situation

The ethical imperative for journalists

is to cover the news responsibly so as not to encourage or incite further crime or violence.

Good rule of thumb

shoot what will go away first.

What makes a good news story

sot==sound on tape

Subjective Sound

Opinions and Emotion

Objective Copy

Facts and Details

Professor Thomas story formula

-Introduce character

-Explain background w/ facts and info

-Return to character and move story forward

KISS

KEEP IT SIMPLE SISTA

ABCs of Broadcast Writing

A-CCURACY

B-REVITY

C-LARITY

What is a Bridge stand up?

A Bridge stand up bridges the gap or makes a transition between two different ideas in the story.

What is a Closing stand up?

A Closing stand up summarizes or wraps up the story, often ending on a strong visual and a memorable line.

What is a Demonstration stand up?

A Demonstration stand up demonstrates a point in the story using props or the natural setting.

What is an Information stand up?

An Information stand up incorporates information that you don't have video to cover.

What is a Scene-setting stand up?

A Scene-setting stand up establishes the reporter's presence at the scene to add credibility to the report.

NUMBERS..

Write out numbers one through eleven. Use Arabic numerals for 12 through 999.

ALWAYS write out "thousand," "million," and "trillion."

Numbers of degree (1st, 2nd, 3rd) ARE always written out

At the beginning of a sentence spell out the number

Broadcast script terminology:

RDR = reader (typically breaking news story)( no elements/oc) :20 to :25 sec

VO = voice over 20 to 25 seconds

VOSOTVO =(b-roll+sound over tape) 45 seconds

SOT= 15 seconds

PKG= combo of everything 1:30

GPX= graphic

LIVE=live shot

NATSOT (OR NATS)=

MOS= man on street

Anchor Intro: 15 seconds

Anchor Tag: 10 seconds

CONVERGENCE

The coming together of the different media form with INTERNET being the dominant medium

PBS

1969, 350 PBS stations serve 50 states

conflict of interest

Gifts and Perks, Checkbook Journalism, Insider Friendships

Society of Professional Journalists

Minimize Harm, Seek Truth and Report It, Be accountable and transparent, Act Independently

pool reporters

Journalists who regularly covers a topic or event

Protective Press Pool

Journalists travel wherever the president goes