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September 27, 2005
Nancy's Blog Portfolio
Newswriting is challenging and I must confess, that blogging and the advanced internet skills that go with are new to me. But as George Elliot once said, “What are we here for except to help one another.” That’s a big part of blogging, belonging to a blogging community that helps and encourages one another. Neha’s comment encouraged me during a particularly frustrating time.
In class, we covered text from The Reporter's Notebook, The Elements of Journalism, and the Chapter 1, 2, 3, and 8 of The AP Guide to News Writing. After reading the assigned chapters in Kovach and Rosenthal's text book, I shared my thoughts. In an interaction with Chris U's paraphasing blog, I posted information on quoting from The APA Sytlebook and Guide to Newswriting.
I took an in depth look at Chapter 4, The Journalism of Verification in The Elements of Journalism. After a class discussion on a Tribune Review article on Speech Codes, I posted a timely blog on my personal experiences with speech codes.
To prepare for our articles, we covered various forms of news media including the August 30th, Sept. 8, Sept. 20, and Oct. 9 editions of the Tribune Review. We also reviewed a WTAE-Channel 4 newscast.
After writing my spot news draft, I initiated a discussion on the importance of assertiveness and persistence. Another timely blog discussion ensued when I posted my concerns about on and off the record after it was brought up in class. I also took an in depth look at 'plain and simple' writing which started another discussion.
Finally, I compared my spot news article with a similar one in the Setonian and Communicator. And, of course, I had to try my hand at Xenoblogging on Chris U's Paraphrasing blog.
Posted by NancyGregg at September 27, 2005 5:37 PM
Comments
Nancy, this portfolio page is phenomenal. You incorporated the links into your text very smoothly. As soon as I visited your blog I wa sinstantly intruiged.
All of your entries contain very thoughtful and interesting information.
For somebody who is new to blogging, it seems to me like you're a natural!
Posted by: stormy at September 28, 2005 7:41 PM
Thank you, Stormy. Actually, it took a while to get my links straightened out. At first they went to my log-in. I think I know whay I'm doing now?????
Posted by: NancyGregg at September 29, 2005 3:32 PM
Nancy,
I was impressed with your blog portfolio. It looks awesome! Keep it up.
Posted by: Leslie Rodriguez at September 30, 2005 1:43 AM
Thank you, Leslie. I appreciate your compliment and encouragement.
Posted by: NancyGregg at September 30, 2005 1:48 PM