Week 11 Ch. 3 eWorkbook lead exerciseInterviewing and Observing activities AP style practiceBeat Story #1 and 2 adviceCh. 4 eWorkbook exercises: 2.1 and 2.2. Cover Chapter 5 If time allows, exercise 5-12

2.7 p.48-9, Inside Reporting A. B. 1. scene-setter lead anecdotal/narrative/St.St.2. direct address anecdotal/narrative3. standard summary (delayed ID) anecdotal/narrative4. anecdotal/narrative with a bit of a topic Stand.Su. (immediate ID)5. standard summary (immediate ID) startling statement6. scene-setter/startling statement anecdotal/narrative7. roundup anecdotal/narrative8. question startling statement9. standard summary (delayed ID) anecdotal/narrative10. anecdotal/narrative startling statement 11. anecdotal/narrative/blind/startling statement 12. wordplay lead 13. startling statement

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Interviewing/Observation Activities Interviewing Pair up. You are going to interview each other. Three rounds means three

different partners. This will help you to focus the interview in the same way reporters focus interviews to get answers for a particular story. The topics are as follows:

Round 1: What did you do over the May Day holiday?Round 2: What’s the most traumatic (embarrassing, funny, etc.) event in your life?Round 3: Who has been the most influential person in your life and why?

Observation Close your eyes. Spend three minutes, with your eyes closed, thinking of your favorite place.

It could be your room at home, a football field, a restaurant, a certain store – whatever your favorite spot is.

Now, open your eyes and write about that place. Your goal is to transport me and your classmates to that place through your observations – the sights, sounds, smells – of the place. You should pretend that the others in the room are blind and that the writing will help the others “see” the place.

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AP style practice

1. What’s the proper abbreviation for Xi’an International Studies University? Can I use it on all references?

2. School of Tourism, the school of Tourism, the school of tourism or school of Tourism studies?

3. When referring to a government bureau, what’s the correct usage/capitalization?

4. According to AP style, how should you differentiate between a graduate/post-grad and a student who has graduated? (Hint: p.124)

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Ch. 4 eWorkbook exercises 2.1 (Consult pp. 80-1)

4 "I told them to expect to read a list of some of my favorite quotes from journalists", he said.

4 "Nah, hang on jus' a minit' thar," she said.

4 She added, "What do you mean by 'favorite quotes?'"

4 "Just some of the ones that I've collected over the years … ones that make me laugh … or make me pause and think," he said.

4 "How about a few more?" she said.

4 "Now he is a statesman, when what he really wants is to be what most reporters are, adult delinquents." Said Peggy Noonan, a columnist for The Wall Street Journal.

4 As far as I'm concerned, 'whom' is a word that was invented to make everyone sound like a butler", Calvin Trillin said.

4 "The president (Clinton) has kept all of the promises he intended to keep," said George Stephanopolous.

4 "The world may be full of fourth-rate writers," says ABC's Barbara Walters, a journalism legend. "But it's also full of fourth-rate readers."

4 "The most essential gift for a good writer is a built-in, shockproof … detector," Hemingway said.

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Ch. 4 eWorkbook exercises 2.1 answers

4 1. The comma goes inside the quotation mark.

4 2. Avoid mimicking someone’s dialect.

4 3. The question mark should go outside the single-quote mark but inside the double-quote mark, as in: She added, “What do you mean by ‘favorite quotes’?”

4 4. Use ellipses to show that words have been deleted; here it seems the writer may be using them to indicate long pauses, which could confuse some readers.

4 5. This one is correct. If you’re quoting someone’s question, put the question mark inside the quotation mark.

4 6. The quote should end with a comma, not a period, and the S in “Said” should be lowercase.

4 7. Again, the comma should be inside the ending quotation mark.

4 8. This one is correct. The parenthetical aside “(Clinton)” is used to clarify which president we’re discussing.

4 9. Punctuation here is correct. Some editors will note that newspaper style would be to use “said” instead of “says.”

4 10. The ellipsis here is used well to hide a word that usually wouldn’t find its way into a newspaper.

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Ch. 4 eWorkbook exercises 2.2 (Consult pp.82-3)

1.“The power of accurate observation is commonly called cynicism,” said George Bernard Shaw, “by those who have not got it.”

2.Gilda Radner said, “I base my fashion taste on what doesn’t itch.”

3.“Passion makes the world go round,” Ice T said. “Love just makes it a safer place,” he said.

4.“Mistakes are part of being human. Appreciate your mistakes for what they are: precious life lessons that can only be learned the hard way. Unless it’s a fatal mistake, which, at least, others can learn from,” wrote comedian Al Franken in “Oh, the Things I Know!”

5."For the first time — and these are no longer rumors, or insinuations, these are proven scientific facts — someone has shown me that in 1999, (cyclist Lance) Armstrong had a banned substance called EPO in his body," Tour de France director Jean-Marie Leblanc told the French newspaper L'Équipe. “When I gave those samples, there was not EPO in those samples. I guarantee that," Armstrong responded.

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Ch. 4 eWorkbook exercises 2.2 answers

1. The placement of the attribution interrupts the logic of the sentence. Some readers will have a tough time putting the two pieces of the quote together.

2. The attribution should go at the end of the sentence, unless this quote follows one from another speaker.

3. One attribution is enough. Delete the second one.

4. For long quotes like this one, put the attribution at the beginning.

5. Put the attribution at the beginning of the second quote to avoid suggesting to the reader that Leblanc is still speaking.

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Tips for Beat Story #1 and 2

Refer to pp. 52-55, 57, 59-61, 82-85 for before, during, and after writing; rewriting, editing, a newswriting checklist and tips, quotes and attribution

Lead;Nut graph/second paragraph Avoid personal pronouns, opinion, passive voice.Check grammar and punctuation. Attribution (who said) and Quotes (direct and indirect) Check for accuracy, fairness and balance,

redundancy, cliches etc. AP stylebook

lcome to the world of urnalism, where porters have been gging dirt, raking muck, king headlines and adlines for centuries w. It’s a history full of bloid trash, of slimy nsationalists, of runkards, deadbeats and mmers” (as a Harvard iversity president once scribed reporters). But it’s a history full of roes, too: men and men risking their lives tell stories of war and agedy, risking prisonment to defend ee speech. And as you n see here, reports have come beloved characters p culture, too, turning up movies, comics and TV ows as if guided by an cult hand.

Every culture seeks effective ways to spread new information and gossip. In ancient times, news was written on clay tablets. In Caesar’s age, Romans read newsletters compiled by correspondents and handwritten by slaves. Wandering minstrels spread news (and the plague) in the Middle Ages. Them came ink on paper. Voices on airwaves. Newsreels, Web sites, And 24-hour cable news networks. Thus when scholars analyze the rich history of journalism, some view it in terms of technological progress—for example, the dramatic impact of bigger, faster printing presses. Others see journalism as a specialized form literary expression, one that’s

constantly evolving, reflecting and shaping its culture. Others see it as an inspiring quest for free speech, an endless power struggle between Authority (trying to control information) and the People (trying to learn the truth). Which brings to mind the words of A.J. Liefling: “Freedom of the press is guaranteed only to htose who own one.” In the pages ahead, we’ll take a quick tour of 600 years of journalism history, from hieroglyphics to hypertext: the media, the message and the politics. Technical advances and brilliant ideas forged a new style of journalism. It was a century of change, and newspapers changed

dramatically. The typi newspaper of 1800 wa undisciplined mishma legislative proceedinglong-winded essays a secondhand gossip. B1900, a new breed of tor had emerged. Jourhad become big busin Reporting was becom disciplined craft. And newspapers were becmore entertaining and essential than ever, wmost of the features w expect today: Snappy headlines, Ads, Comic Sports pages. And an “inverted pyramid” sty writing that made stori tighter and newsier. Radio and television brought an end to newspapers’ media monopoly. Why? Well yourself: Which did yo

Inside ReportingTim Harrower

Covering the news

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Covering the news

Covering a beatWriting obituariesCovering accidents and disastersCovering firesCovering crime

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Covering a beat

New beat•Do research.•Meet people.

Beat reporters focus on specific topics or institutions

Make lists•Key sources•Upcoming meetings and events•Story ideas

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Covering a beat

Familiarize yourself.Follow the money.Call sources back.Write for yourreaders.

Working a beat: Do’s and don’ts

DOGet too cozy.Get used.Waste sources’ time.Simply mimic.

DON’T

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Writing obituaries

Death is newsObituaries are read more closely by more people than any other part of the paper.

•They tell stories.•They touch hearts.•They honor and

inspire.

What’s the difference?

•Death notice — brief announce-ment with basic facts.•Obituary — longer announcement and provides more history and detail.

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Writing obituaries

Watch your languageAddressesCause of deathPast personal problems

Flowery phrases

Other terminology•Funerals are scheduled.•Masses are celebrated.•People die unexpectedly.•People die after surgery.•A man is survived by his wife.

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Writing obituaries

Obituary checklistUse full names.Find a phrase that best summarizes this person.

State age simply unless asked to omit.

Avoid details in mentioning cause of death.

Include birth date and birth place.

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Writing obituaries

Obituary checklistList education, military service, honors and career achievements.

Name survivors in immediate family.

Include name and phone number for funeral home.

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Writing obituaries

Writing standard news obituaryEmphasize person’s significance in lead.

Lead should include •Name.•Major accomplishment or occupation.

•Day, location and cause of death.

If natural cause of death, focus on personal history.

•If unusual cause of death, details should precede the background info.

More prominent get more quotes.

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Writing obituaries

The feature obituaryLooser, friendlier style.

Create an illusion of intimacy.

Omit attributions.

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Covering accidents and disasters

Most editors maintain standardsWhat is the severity?How many people are affected?

Is it local?

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Covering accidents and disasters

Writing stories on traffic accidentsUsually lead with WHAT or WHO.Start with a delayed-identification lead.

•Delay naming victims until 2nd or 3rd paragraph.

•Distribute key facts logically through first few paragraphs.

•Generally no need to identify police by name.

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Covering accidents and disasters

Traffic accident checklistVictimsExtent of

injuries/cause of death

Cause of accident according to police

Location

TimeVehiclesArrests or citationsCommentsActs of heroismRelevant facts

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Covering fires

Fire story checklistVictim namesExtent of injuries/cause of death

Type of buildingLocationTime

How the fire was discovered

Cause of fireNumber of fire fightersEstimated cost of damage

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Covering fires

Organizing stories on fireDeath or injury usually the lead.

Focus on the most compelling aspect.

Cover the aftermath.May offer opportunity to use narrative storytelling.

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Covering crime

Crime writing style and structureAdd color, not clutter.Avoid sloppy allegations.Explore chronological story forms.

Kicker

Inverted-pyramid lead

Chronology

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Covering crime

What you should withholdNames of minorsNames of victims of sensitive crimes

Names of endangered victims

Labeling people as suspects

Stereotypes

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Covering crime

Homicide or assault story checklistVictim’s nameExtent of injuries/cause of death

LocationTimeCircumstances

Description of suspectName and identification

of anyone arrestedCommentsUnusual factors

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Theft story checklistType, value of items taken

VictimLocationTimeCircumstances

Description of suspectName and identification of anyone arrested

CommentsUnusual factors

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Covering speeches

Speeches: Before, during and afterBefore•Research the speaker.•Request an advance

copy of speech.•Ask if picture- taking will

be allowed.

During •Get a good seat.•Estimate the size of the

audience.•Monitor the mood of the

crowd.•Take along a tape

recorder.

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Covering speeches

Speeches: Before, during and afterAfter•Create a compelling

lead.•Avoid topic leads.•Include minimal

background/ biographical data.

•Highlight speaker’s key points.

•Convey tone of speech.

•Beware of false or libelous comments.

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Covering speeches

Speech story checklistSpeaker’s nameRelevant credentialsReason for speechTime, day and

location

Description of audience

Quotes

Comments

Responses

Speaker’s fee

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Covering meetings

Explain issues, how decisions are made, and what it meansStart with research.Clarify. Condense. Concentrate.

Encourage readers to attend meetings.

Go early.Dress appropriately.

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Covering meetings

Explain issues, how decisions are made, and what it meansStick around after the meeting.

Remember, meetings are not always news.

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Covering meetings

Meeting story checklistGroup/agency nameLocation and length

of meetingImportant decisionsQuotesReactions

Crowd sizeAtmosphereGraphicsUnusual eventsWhat happens

next?

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Covering meetings

Personalizing meetingsWrite about real people.

Write about real issues.

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Covering politics

Covering campaigns and electionsPrioritize.Get to know the candidates.

Do your homework.Use reliable experts.Decide what matters.Brainstorm story ideas.Spread onto the Web.

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Covering politics

Keeping tabs of governmental policies and playersDecision makingThe election processMoney

Getting the facts•Meetings•Speeches•News releases•News conferences•Network of sources•Documents

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Covering politics

Politicians lie.Politicians will schmooze you so they can use you.

Unfortunate truths about covering politics

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Everybody believes your stories are biased.

People don’t want to read about government process.

You must peel away layer after layer to get to the truth.

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Covering sports

Three most common story typesGame storiesFeature stories•Analysis•Profiles Columns

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Game story checklistFinal scoreTeams’ namesWhen and whereKey players and key plays

QuotesStrategies

Key statisticsInjuriesBoth teams’ recordsWhat the game

meansOther relevant factors

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Covering sports

Advance sporting event checklistSignificance of gameHistoryKey playersRecords and recent

performancesQuotes

StrategiesInjuriesOther factorsWho’s favoredTime, place and ticket

information

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Covering sports

Sports styleTeam name usually plural.

High school athletes are girls and boys.

Abbreviate league names.

Use figures for measurements.Use numerals for scores and time.

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Covering sports

Tips for the sports beatCovering events•Know the sport.•Cultivate your

sources.•Ask tough, pointed

questions.

Writing stories•Think plot, not play-by-

play.•Avoid jargon and clichés.•Remember, it’s a game.

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Ch. 5 eWorkbook exercise 5-12

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She had a 7 par to finish 2-up for the round.

The Fountain Valley High School girls soccer team won 12 games last year.

The Barons beat the Eagles 7-0.

Walter Payton was the NFL's leading career rusher.

She threw five strikeouts in the fourth inning.

On third down, he rushed 5 yards for the touchdown.

The 6-10 Cal graduate shot a 3-pointer at the buzzer.

Minnesota lost its only home game this week.

After his team started 0-3, coach Lawrence Hannah shook up the roster.

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Week 11 Assignments

Read Chapter 6Group Work Submit second draft of Beat Story #1

Deadline: Monday, May 12 by 8 a.m.

Submit first draft of Beat Story #2 Deadline: Wednesday, May 14 by 8 a.m.