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October 14, 2005
Blog Portfolio II
Below are all the entries I have created since the last blog portfolio was due. This time most of my entries focus on the class readings, since there have been many chapters assigned. I tried to analyze each chapter and provide examples to make it more understandable.
ENTRIES
Coverage: "a brief response to each assigned reading"
“Journalese: Be very afraid!”- This entry reviews the language of journalese that should not be used in newswriting.
“Tone in the Tribune Review”- I analyzed an article from the Tribune Review after reading the AP Guide to Newswriting.
“Asserted, stated, shouted, claimed, admitted, explained, etc. do not equal SAID”- This entry takes a look at some of the words people commonly use in place of “said,” that do not really mean “said.”
“Understanding the three major forms of journalism (Chapter 6)” This entry includes definitions and examples for the three different kinds of journalism.
"Journalism as a Public Forum"- Often times journalists provide information to the public. I discussed how it is necessary to make sure the information provided is verifiable.
"Infotainment"- A discussion on trying too hard to make news entertaining.
“What do maps have to do with journalism?”- After reading the text, I discussed how all news is important, and all areas should be represented.
“Reporters Should ‘have a responsibility to conscience’"- I sometimes think journalists lack a conscience. In this article I analyzed the text, and gave my beliefs on the coverage of Hurricane Katrina. I was also able to see various perspectives through the comments people listed.
"Speed Kills" Tribune Review 10/11/05- A discussion on an editorial that appeared in the Tribune Review about the influence of speeding.
Depth: "ability to engage critically"
“How many deaths will it take until people get the message?” In the past few weeks there have been several fatal accidents in which speeding played a part. I wrote this information to express the feelings I have been having and to show people the harmful side effects of speeding.
Interaction: "ability to use weblogs to interact with peers"
“Another way to use a Newspaper in the English Classroom”- I recently developed a grammar lesson that uses a newspaper instead of a textbook.
“Reporters Should ‘have a responsibility to conscience’"
Discussions: "your blog sparked a conversation"
“Not knowing made me unbiased, but that didn't really help.”- This article discusses the difficulty in writing an article when you are not familiar with the subject.
“How many deaths will it take until people get the message?”
“Asserted, stated, shouted, claimed, admitted, explained, etc. do not equal SAID”
Timeliness: "written early enough it sparked good discussion"
“Not knowing made me unbiased, but that didn't really help.”
“How many deaths will it take until people get the message?”
“Asserted, stated, shouted, claimed, admitted, explained, etc. do not equal SAID”
Xenoblogging: "the work you do that helps other people’s weblogs"
“Understanding the three major forms of journalism (Chapter 6)”
COMMENTS
Xenoblogging
"AP Guide Chapters 5-7" by Katie Aikins- Katie and I discussed the difference between newswriting and literary writing.
"A question" by Mike Diezmos- A reflection on western influence in eastern writing.
"Super Size those laughs, please" by Bethany Hutira- A comment on the thoroughness of Bethany’s article.
"Supersize Me" by Ashlee Lupchinsky- I provided guidelines for eating healthy fast food.
"Big Homecoming Article" by Jason Pugh- I reflected on Jason’s homecoming article.
"Critical thought and investigative reporting" by Chris Ulicne- Chris describes the the second form of journalism.
Enjoy!
Posted by JennaOBrocto at October 14, 2005 11:38 AM