I liked this article because it talks about how Bethel has morals and standpoints but it’s important to be nice to everyone and not judge. I personally enjoyed seeing the signs on the professors’ doors saying ‘homophobic speech not tolerated here’. I think it’s important to love everyone no matter where they are with their life.

https://www.bethel.edu/bethel-news/intra/2010/jan-2010/01-28-10clark-letter/@@index.html

I went to a boat show today with my family, which was pretty much just like going to a boat showcase.

Plane Crash Exercise (write a news report using the information give about a Continental plane crashing):

A continental plane has crashed on the house of 312 Main Street which was the home of Jim and Janet Jones. At 10:05pm there was a report of an explosion. It was reported to have sounded like a pop, bang, and wine sound. There are no survivors from the plan and neighbors have reported that Jim and Janet Jones have not been seen. A neighbor has also reported that they saw the daughter of the Jones go into the house earlier tonight before the crash.

Notes of Advice from Manny

-The early bird gets the worm

-You should never leave an office without tomorrow’s game plan

-It’s your job to get the story

-You should be prepared to capture the reach

-It’s always a good thing to write quickly

-Strive to be short, simple, and get to the point

-Photo galleries/Videos are always a good thing to have

-Practice makes perfect

-Numbers run the world, it’s good to have a understanding of statistics

-You should know how to use access and excel

-Knowledge of a second language is helpful

-You should have experience working a job that makes you interact with people

-Take a missions trip (helps you learn empathy and how to get by in other countries and parts of the country)

-Always dress well

-Be positive and Energetic

-You should be thick skinned (dontlet things make you feel bad)

-Honesty is key

-You should be adaptable to situations

-No is not an option

-You should always be curious

-You should have a sense of humor

-Always ask a lot of questions with patience

-Remember: No job is below you

-You should get to know people

Christians in Journalism

-Knowledge in tough times

                -hope

                -Matthew 14:27

-People need info., clarity, and honesty

-Salt and Light (Save the world)

                -Luke 12:2-3

                -Matthew 5:16

                -Watchdog reporting saves lives

                -Challenge authority

                -Let your light shine

-Journalism is a lonely job in lonely places

                -Journalists are at risk in Pakistan, Moscow, Baghdad, and Mexico

                -Matthew 5:6-8

-Run the race, enjoy the ride

                -You will change lives

                -Ephesians 6:18

                -Isaiah 58:11

                -Journalism is a great marathon

                -Relish the peaks, ride of the valleys, and pray before all decisions

1/22/10 Friday

 Corral Gables Exercise (write a news report using the information given to you about the Corral Gables high school shooting):

 A 17 year old junior at Corral Gables High School has been stabbed to death. It is confirmed that the attacker who stabbed him is also a 17 year old junior at the high school; he has been taken to the police headquarters for questioning. The victim was stabbed with a box cutter, the motive is not yet confirmed but students are saying it was over an argument about a girl they both liked. The 17 year old is now charged with second degree murder and will be held at the Juvenal detention center until tomorrow morning for a court hearing, no names are being released as of right now.  

Notes of Advice from Manny

-Off the record means you can’t use the information you were given

-On background means you are asked not to use a certain name

-You should always be careful about documents you are given (verify information)

-Make sure information is accurate

-Don’t except meals or gifts from sources

-Don’t date sources

-Don’t accept a job from a source

-Never alter photos or videos that change the context

-Photos and videos need to be accurate and in the right context

-You should develop empathy

Christians in Journalism

-Live a little, enjoy the ride

                -Ride with the cops

                -Understand your beat

                -Report with your senses

                -Out of sight, out of mind

-Wisdom is power

                -Proverbs 8:11

                -Research

                -Ask questions. Be patient and humble.

                -Wisdom impeaches dishonesty

-Forgive me Father

                -Proverbs 18:8

                -People love to talk

                -Look for animosity

                -Rehearse calls

                -Personal Approach

                -Internal directions

-Silence is Golden

                -Proverbs 19:27

                -Let folks talk. Always ask “Is there anything I forgot to ask -Live a little, enjoy the ride

                -Ride with the cops

                -Understand your beat

                -Report with your senses

                -Out of sight, out of mind

-Wisdom is power

                -Proverbs 8:11

                -Research

                -Ask questions. Be patient and humble.

                -Wisdom impeaches dishonesty

-Forgive me Father

                -Proverbs 18:8

                -People love to talk

                -Look for animosity

                -Rehearse calls

                -Personal Approach

                -Internal directions

-Silence is Golden

                -Proverbs 19:27

                -Let folks talk. Always ask “is there anything I forgot to ask you?’

-Crybabies

                -No one is talking to you? Facebook, twitter, leave the office

                -Be positive

                -The space shuttle blew up- go figure it out!

-Boogers, bad for business

                -Avoid passive verbs

                -Throw away quotes

                -Write with authority, without apology

-Run with Endurance

                -Phil. 3:13

                -Forget the past. Nothing ventured, nothing gained.

                -Strike early. Plan next day’s budget lines.

                -Stories produce stories, get call back numbers!

                -Journalism is a marathon- a chess game to be enjoyed

-The light will shine

                -Like 12:2

                -Be patient when facing adversity

                -Be honest; show your cards.

                -Empower your source; a thank you call

                -Have fun- we always win, just not on our clock!

• Understand the building blocks of the stories.
• Building Block One: Anecdote- sequence of actions. Helps make the feel of destination. Constantly  be raising questions.
• Building Block Two: Moment of reflection. “Heres why the hell your listening to this story, here is the point to the story.”
• Both the building blocks need to be good to make a good story.

Ira Glass on Storytelling #2

• It’s hard to find a decent story.
• Often the amount of time is takes to come up with the story is longer than the amount of time it takes to produce the story.
• You should abandon crap.
• You have to be a “killer” with getting rid of the boring parts.
• Failure is a big part of success.
• You have to record and get rid of a lot of crap before getting anything special.

Ira Glass on Storytelling #3

• Most people in creative fields go through a phase of making all crap but they have good taste (everybody goes through it, it’s totally normal).
• ”Don’t underline every third word for emphasis because it sounds very unnatural.”
• Talk the way everybody talks.
• Its normal to take awhile to get good.

Ira Glass on Storytelling #4

• Two common pitfalls:
• When people talk/act like people they see on TV (you should talk like yourself, do not imitate someone else)
• and when people only talk about themselves.

• You should talk to the subject before interviewing them, this will help the subject feel less nervous.
• Try your best to be prepared.
• Make sure equipment is working properly.
• Don’t read questions, instead make conversation more natural.
• Make the interview a comfortable conversation.
• Make sure you don’t ask yes or no questions.
• Feel free to interupt if needed.
• Make questions short and clear.
• After the interview thank and ask the subject how they think the interview went.
• Practice makes perfect.

MediaStorm

• Ambient sounds can be a good thing.
• You can do the interview and then record the background noise seperately.
• A good interview takes energy.
• Look at the person when you talk to them.
• Ask two questions at a time if you want a better statement from the subject.
• Ask open-ended questions.
• Silence is important.
• Know how to use the equipment you are using.
• Be completely silent when the subject is speaking.
• Be aware of natural sound.
• Wear headphones.
• Don’t hesitate to ask the speaker to repeat what they said.

• Sound/Audio helps people connect better with the story
• Photos and audio go well together
• The best way to start learning audio is to start recording
• People notice bad audio before they notice bad photos
• A team of two is best
• Macs have a lot of good audio software

Sound in the Story

• our attention span for audio is about 15 seconds, mostly due to how much information we get on a day-to-day basis
• you can affect a listener by showing how an issue touches someones life
• let the subject communicate in their own words
• be enthused about your story
• be prepared before recording

 Storytelling for the Web

• Two elements to a good story is the story itself and the way it is crafted
• The Web provides ways of layering information
• Audio/Video Capability is provided by using the web
• The 4 core elements of a story is the News, Impact, Context, and the Human Dimension

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