I agree that the public has a right to know what the government is doing and i feel that it isn't fair to keep what we should rightfully know from us. We may not need to know the details, because that could cause a rush of opinions and probably a negative response, but if the government will not give it to us, then I believe Wiki leaks is doing to the right thing by leaking information to the public.
Emily Bellwether says that what journalism student would do with information leaked them is an excellent scenario to consider. If I, as a student, were leaked information that the government would not want released, I would release the information regardless of the offer from the government. People would be more grateful for the information i could give them, and deserve to know what is going on in their own government. However, like Open leaks, I would only give the document and not the information in fear that people would think I was giving them false information.
Open leaks was started by former employees of Wiki leaks who feel Wiki leaks has certain political agendas under the direction of editor in chief Julian Assange. For this reason, if I had information that I felt should be leaked. I would give it to Open leaks, that way only the truth is given and people can interpret it as they please.
The article Open leaks, brought to you be the Wiki leaks' defectors tells about the opening of Open leaks and its benefits compared to Wiki leaks. I agree with the article and believe that it will cause less problems. When the former members of Wiki leaks felt the content and the controversy was not what they wanted to be a part of, they left. I believe this shows the sincerity of their intention with the new site, Open leaks.
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
A dream you dream alone is only a dream. A dream you dream together is reality. ~ John Lennon
1. What is the story? (What is the point of the news report?)
The story,Lennon remembered, on the CBC news website is about the 30th anniversary of the death of music legend, John Lennon. On December 8th, 1980, John Lennon was shot outside his apartment in New York. Yesterday, December 8th, 2010, hundreds of people from everywhere gathered around
Central Park in New York for the memorial of his death.
2. What is the establishing shot in the video?
The establishing shot of the video was a moving shot of many pictures of John Lennon and the song A Day in the Life by The Beatles playing in the background. This shows the center of the video, which is John Lennon.
3. What is the introduction?
The introduction of the story is a reporter giving a little background history on the death of John Lennon, former member of the band The Beatles. It then goes to a live video of the memorial in New York.
4. Most likely "sources" are used in the report and they are making comments or being quoted. Name two of them.
Dan Fraiser, a man interviewed at the memorial said, "The peace in his music and just the good will. He came to this beautiful city, I think, to start over and that was sadly taken away from us."
A young woman says, "They were kind of the first band that I loved for just the music, and not an image, or a music video on television, or something in a magazine."
5.Based on what these two sources say, what questions do you think they were asked? Create two questions for each source that you feel they were probably asked.
For the first quote I mentioned, two questions that could have been asked are:
1. Why has John Lennon's death had such an impact on people?
2. How has John Lennon influenced the people?
For the second quote I mentioned, two questions that could have been used are:
1.What has brought you here today, seeing that you weren't even born before his death?
2.Why are you a fan of The Beatles?
6. Identify two different types of "B-roll" in the video.
In the introduction of the video, there is a "B-roll" of many pictures in a row of John Lennon, then a final larger picture of him, while playing a song by The Beatles in the background. Another type of B-roll used is a view of the crowd gathered in Central Park as a news reporter gives some information about the memorial in the background.
The story,Lennon remembered, on the CBC news website is about the 30th anniversary of the death of music legend, John Lennon. On December 8th, 1980, John Lennon was shot outside his apartment in New York. Yesterday, December 8th, 2010, hundreds of people from everywhere gathered around
Central Park in New York for the memorial of his death.
2. What is the establishing shot in the video?
The establishing shot of the video was a moving shot of many pictures of John Lennon and the song A Day in the Life by The Beatles playing in the background. This shows the center of the video, which is John Lennon.
3. What is the introduction?
The introduction of the story is a reporter giving a little background history on the death of John Lennon, former member of the band The Beatles. It then goes to a live video of the memorial in New York.
4. Most likely "sources" are used in the report and they are making comments or being quoted. Name two of them.
Dan Fraiser, a man interviewed at the memorial said, "The peace in his music and just the good will. He came to this beautiful city, I think, to start over and that was sadly taken away from us."
A young woman says, "They were kind of the first band that I loved for just the music, and not an image, or a music video on television, or something in a magazine."
5.Based on what these two sources say, what questions do you think they were asked? Create two questions for each source that you feel they were probably asked.
For the first quote I mentioned, two questions that could have been asked are:
1. Why has John Lennon's death had such an impact on people?
2. How has John Lennon influenced the people?
For the second quote I mentioned, two questions that could have been used are:
1.What has brought you here today, seeing that you weren't even born before his death?
2.Why are you a fan of The Beatles?
6. Identify two different types of "B-roll" in the video.
In the introduction of the video, there is a "B-roll" of many pictures in a row of John Lennon, then a final larger picture of him, while playing a song by The Beatles in the background. Another type of B-roll used is a view of the crowd gathered in Central Park as a news reporter gives some information about the memorial in the background.
7.What are two other types of B-roll footage that you think they could have used(consider what is being said in the voice overs)?
The first B-roll footage of the pictures of John Lennon with the song by The Beatles playing in the background could have had the lyrics to the song instead of pictures.
The second B-roll footage of the Central Park crowd could have been an overview of New York because that is where he was shot.
8. Identify two different voice overs and briefly list what facts are in each voice over.
The first voice over is telling about people gathering around the Central Park shrine and how a deranged fan shot Lennon, leaving fans everywhere lost without their favorite icon.
The next voice over is about the large amounts of people that swarmed into the park, including Canadians and fan who weren't even born before the death of John Lennon. It also tells about Lennon's fame and his representation for the generation.
9. What is the closing to the video?
The closing to the video is footage of the reporter from New York explaining how John Lennon's wife, Yoko Ono, ever year on the anniversary of his death, places candles in the windows of the apartment they were living at that time. It then shows footage of the apartment and the candles in the window.
10. Who is the reporter and what is his/her tag at the end?
The reporter is David Common, from CBC news. The tag at the end is, "David Common, from New York tonight."
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Your attitude, not your aptitude, will determine your altitude
Barbara Frum is not your everyday interviewer. While interviewing, she is pushy and wants to get to the point. She will ask a question as many times as possible to get an answer, and even though people get frustrated and angry with her, she always keeps her cool. Though her approach is aggressive, she does not act aggressively in an interview. She simply asks until she gets an answer. And, though she is confrontational, it is a good way to interview. In the interview with Sandra Good, Frum's confrontational attempt only ended the conversation with the phone being hung-up.
Terry Seguin, in my opinion, showed a very similar interview style as Frum. He asks questions that he feels are important and if not answered, he continues until it is. Even when the person gets frustrated, he remains calm and sticks to his question. I think his persistence would be a good way to ask questions in an interview.
I believe the best techniques from Frum's interview when things do not go exactly as planned is to stay as calm and composed as possible, but stick with the objective and ask what you want to know.
As a student journalist, I would be interested in interviewing a criminal of some sort, possibly a murderer. It would be interesting to know how their mind works and how they think. I believe it would be a very tough interview, seeing that the person would have committed a serious crime and getting to the bottom of it would not be easy. Using Frum and Seguin's methods would be beneficial and very helpful as a student journalist.
Terry Seguin, in my opinion, showed a very similar interview style as Frum. He asks questions that he feels are important and if not answered, he continues until it is. Even when the person gets frustrated, he remains calm and sticks to his question. I think his persistence would be a good way to ask questions in an interview.
I believe the best techniques from Frum's interview when things do not go exactly as planned is to stay as calm and composed as possible, but stick with the objective and ask what you want to know.
As a student journalist, I would be interested in interviewing a criminal of some sort, possibly a murderer. It would be interesting to know how their mind works and how they think. I believe it would be a very tough interview, seeing that the person would have committed a serious crime and getting to the bottom of it would not be easy. Using Frum and Seguin's methods would be beneficial and very helpful as a student journalist.
Friday, November 12, 2010
No man has a good enough memory to make a successful liar. ~Abraham Lincoln
When watching the news or reading an article, the initial shock of an incredible story forces you to believe it is the whole truth. However, as much as I'd love to believe they are always true, sometimes I second guess the complete truth in the story. Like the article "Janet Cooke and Jimmy's World", if it sounds too goo to be true, there is a chance that it could be. Janet Cooke, under pressure, made up a story about a young boy forced to drug addiction. If one woman could make up a lie as large as this, then what makes everyone so sure that someone couldn't do it too?
My reaction to the Jimmy story was very surprised. The fact that someone could make up such a sympathetic story and plan to go through with it until she was forced to confess is mind-blowing because the effect it would have on many people would be devastating. Families with relatives and friends addicted to drugs would have a deep personal connection to the story, and Jimmy's "story" impact them greatly.
I was also surprised by the story "Publisher, editor out over wafer story" on the CBC news web site. Anyone who could come up with such a random and senseless lie would deserve to be caught. Some may find the lie entertaining, like myself, while others who are very spiritual would think strongly about Stephen Harper and whether he was fit to have an opinion in political matters. It would affect his image to the public and government greatly and put an impact on those who once trusted him and valued his opinions.
I agree with journalist Jack Shafer when he says, "most liars make things up for the simple reason that they don't have the talent or the ability to get the story any other way". What I get from this is that if they can not go out and research a story that is good enough to be told, they create one so that it can go just as they'd like. Journalism is very important to the media and informing people what kind of world they are living in, so when universities are training new journalists they should be absolutely certain that they are ready for the position. If not ready, they could be overwhelmed by the responsibility and resort to the easier solutions.
In my opinion, an ombudsman for newspapers is a great idea to make sure everything is fair and not biased in anyway. Someone neutral would create a fair opinion on the issue and eliminate many problems.
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Hard News vs. Soft News
The article "Top Hells Angel arrested in Montreal" on the CBC news web site is definitely hard news. The article was updated only early this morning and tells about one of the most powerful members of the Hells Angels getting arrested after being wanted for a year and a half. This is top news and states direct facts about what happened. It goes into depth about the man's previous charges and what happened during the arrest.
Another example of hard news is the article "Possible new charges against torture suspect: lawyer" on the Globe and Mail wed site. This shocking article as updated this morning, as well, and gives a detailed description of the charges made on the man suspected of the gruesome torture of Dustin LaFortune. The article also give a description of the torture and hard facts on the case. Both of these articles show strongly the characteristics of hard news.
The article "Willow Smith Gets Bedazzled Neck Brace" on the People news web site is a strong example of soft news. This article's soft news characteristics are the interview with comedian Ellen Degeneres and actor Will Smith's 9-year-old daughter Willow Smith. The article if fun and entertaining and appeals to human interest.
Another type of soft news stories are those that advise the reader. The article "Jessica Simpson Says Focus on Her Weight Brings Up 'Insecurities'" from the People news web site shows the scrutiny of the press about her weight, and how she still finds a way to ignore their comments and be happy the way she is. It is definitely a strong example of soft news because it's purpose is to interest her fans and people with insecurities.
News can also be categorized as a "blur", where it is a mix between soft news and hard news. The article "Elizabeth Smart Recounts 'Indescribable Fear' of a Knife to Her Neck" is a story about the 23-year-old celebrity, Elizabeth Smart, who was abducted for a 9 month period at age 14. It tells how her kidnapper took her from her bedroom of her Salt Lake City home in 2002 and held a knife at her throat. This article has soft news qualities in that its appeals to human interest and is advising the reader of her story. It is also has the qualities of a hard news article because it gives the details on the story (who, what, when, where, how, and why).
Another example of hard news is the article "Possible new charges against torture suspect: lawyer" on the Globe and Mail wed site. This shocking article as updated this morning, as well, and gives a detailed description of the charges made on the man suspected of the gruesome torture of Dustin LaFortune. The article also give a description of the torture and hard facts on the case. Both of these articles show strongly the characteristics of hard news.
The article "Willow Smith Gets Bedazzled Neck Brace" on the People news web site is a strong example of soft news. This article's soft news characteristics are the interview with comedian Ellen Degeneres and actor Will Smith's 9-year-old daughter Willow Smith. The article if fun and entertaining and appeals to human interest.
Another type of soft news stories are those that advise the reader. The article "Jessica Simpson Says Focus on Her Weight Brings Up 'Insecurities'" from the People news web site shows the scrutiny of the press about her weight, and how she still finds a way to ignore their comments and be happy the way she is. It is definitely a strong example of soft news because it's purpose is to interest her fans and people with insecurities.
News can also be categorized as a "blur", where it is a mix between soft news and hard news. The article "Elizabeth Smart Recounts 'Indescribable Fear' of a Knife to Her Neck" is a story about the 23-year-old celebrity, Elizabeth Smart, who was abducted for a 9 month period at age 14. It tells how her kidnapper took her from her bedroom of her Salt Lake City home in 2002 and held a knife at her throat. This article has soft news qualities in that its appeals to human interest and is advising the reader of her story. It is also has the qualities of a hard news article because it gives the details on the story (who, what, when, where, how, and why).
Monday, November 1, 2010
Indonesian volcano spews smoke and ash
Timing - 2/4
The the eruption of the Indonesian volcano happened last Monday, October 25. Although there is still being news updates almost everyday on the incident, it happened a fair amount of time ago.
Significance - 4/4
Mount Merapi's eruption has killed nearly 500 people, and about 69,000 villagers have been evacuated from the area. This makes the significance very high.
Proximity - 1/4
The proximity is low because the volcano is in Indonesia, which is very far away.
Prominence - 3/4
The story's prominence is the many, many people killed and injured and how this affects people worldwide. Ash and smoke covers places kilometers away and thousands of people are going out of their way to help the villagers.
Human Interest - 3/4
The human interest is high for this article because thousands of people are affected emotionally as well as physically and will be affected for a very long time.
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The the eruption of the Indonesian volcano happened last Monday, October 25. Although there is still being news updates almost everyday on the incident, it happened a fair amount of time ago.
Significance - 4/4
Mount Merapi's eruption has killed nearly 500 people, and about 69,000 villagers have been evacuated from the area. This makes the significance very high.
Proximity - 1/4
The proximity is low because the volcano is in Indonesia, which is very far away.
Prominence - 3/4
The story's prominence is the many, many people killed and injured and how this affects people worldwide. Ash and smoke covers places kilometers away and thousands of people are going out of their way to help the villagers.
Human Interest - 3/4
The human interest is high for this article because thousands of people are affected emotionally as well as physically and will be affected for a very long time.
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Murder charge laid after truck drives through people outside Alberta bar
Timing - 3/4
The incident in this article happened early Friday, October 29, when a Calgary man plowed through a group of people of standing outside a bar killing an 18-year-old man, identified as Nicholas Baier.
Significance - 2/4
This story is quite significant because of the death of the young man and the affect it would have on all of his family and friends. His murder would also have an affect on the man who hit him, and the bar that the tragedy took place at.
Proximity - 2/4
The story took place outside a bar in Alberta, Canada. The proximity is fairly close, but far away enough that many people might not know about the incident.
Prominence - 2/4
I give this article 2/4 for prominence because neither the man killed or the murderer were famous or well known.
Human Interest - 1/4
The human interest is fairly low because it does appeal to the friends and family of the murderer and the victim.
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The incident in this article happened early Friday, October 29, when a Calgary man plowed through a group of people of standing outside a bar killing an 18-year-old man, identified as Nicholas Baier.
Significance - 2/4
This story is quite significant because of the death of the young man and the affect it would have on all of his family and friends. His murder would also have an affect on the man who hit him, and the bar that the tragedy took place at.
Proximity - 2/4
The story took place outside a bar in Alberta, Canada. The proximity is fairly close, but far away enough that many people might not know about the incident.
Prominence - 2/4
I give this article 2/4 for prominence because neither the man killed or the murderer were famous or well known.
Human Interest - 1/4
The human interest is fairly low because it does appeal to the friends and family of the murderer and the victim.
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Three youths killed by Via train may not have heard it coming
Timing - 4/4
This news article was updated Halloween day and it is based on an incident of three teen being killed by a Via train while making graffiti. The other two teens survived.
Significance - 2/4
I believe this story has a high significance because not only were the families and friends of the teen affected, but the train driver and passengers would be affected as well.
Proximity - 2/4
This incident took place in Montreal, Canada. It is fairly close so the proximity is medium.
Prominence - 1/4
The names of the teens killed have not been given, therefore, the prominence is low.
Human Interest - 2/4
The human interest of this story is about mid-way because they were young and parents and families would be emotionally affected by the tragedy.
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This news article was updated Halloween day and it is based on an incident of three teen being killed by a Via train while making graffiti. The other two teens survived.
Significance - 2/4
I believe this story has a high significance because not only were the families and friends of the teen affected, but the train driver and passengers would be affected as well.
Proximity - 2/4
This incident took place in Montreal, Canada. It is fairly close so the proximity is medium.
Prominence - 1/4
The names of the teens killed have not been given, therefore, the prominence is low.
Human Interest - 2/4
The human interest of this story is about mid-way because they were young and parents and families would be emotionally affected by the tragedy.
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Thursday, October 14, 2010
Canada's rhythmic gymnastics team wins silver medal at the Commonwealth Games
Timing - 3/4
This news article is based on Canada's rhythmic gymnastics team winning a silver medal at the Commonwealth Games on Tuesday.
Significance - 3/4
The number of people effected depends on who follows the Commonwealth Games. However, it is significant because it is Canada's team.
Proximity - 2/4
Although it is Canada's rhythmic gymnastics team, they won their silver medal Delhi.
Prominence - 4/4
The prominence is high because the teams and the Games are known nationally.
Human Interest - 2/4
The human interest in the article isn't that great because emotionally, it wouldn't effect many people.
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Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Small child discovers a friendly giant outside his window
6-year-old Tommy made a startling discovery one morning when he woke up to a strange noise outside his window. When he peaked outdoors to see what was going on, he found himself face-to-face with two very large red eyes. Little Tommy was sure he had seen a monster, and ran to his parents bedroom. When they checked the scene, they concluded that the monster was actually an albino moose.
Undecided what to do with the strange animal, Tommy's parents contacted the Department of Natural Resources. The team of men and woman came immediately to investigate the rare occurrence, and together decided that a nearby Zoo would make a great home for the strange looking beast.
The team of Natural Resources workers gently put the moose to sleep and transported it to the nearby Zoo without harm.
"I go see him almost every week!" says Tommy to reporters as they interviewed him on Saturday afternoon. "I think he's happy in his new home."
Workers at the Zoo are delighted to report that the moose is well taken care of and gets along great with his fellow animals. "He's a great new addition to the zoo and we were glad to have him!"
Friday, September 24, 2010
"Friends question Centre High student's death"
A son. A friend. A student. Emmanuel Amoah, a 19-year-old student from Edmonton's Center high school was found dead after being last seen at school September 1st by two other students. Though the cause of death has not been revealed, an autopsy was performed Wednesday morning.
"If any of his friends were getting into fights, he'd be the one who'd say 'Don't do that, chill out,'" says a friend of Emmanuel's', "He'd always make them laugh." According to CBC, the young man was well admired and intelligent. He was said to have just "vanished".
No one wants to lose a friend. To make sure that doesn't happen, we could all try harder in keeping close contact with the ones we care about.
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"If any of his friends were getting into fights, he'd be the one who'd say 'Don't do that, chill out,'" says a friend of Emmanuel's', "He'd always make them laugh." According to CBC, the young man was well admired and intelligent. He was said to have just "vanished".
No one wants to lose a friend. To make sure that doesn't happen, we could all try harder in keeping close contact with the ones we care about.
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"Montana woman fends off backyard bear attack with zucchini from garden"
What would you do if a 200-pound bear came knocking at your door? Just after midnight on Thursday, a woman from Helena, Montana found herself face-to-face with a large bear trying to make its way into her home. Her weapon of choice - a large piece of zucchini.
The Montana woman was the owner of three dogs, two of which barked but were scared away by the bear. The third, an older and unhealthy dog, stayed by the woman as she encountered the animal. Before she even knew what was happening, the bear was attacking her dog and she found herself kicking the bear as hard as she could, only to have her pants torn by one swipe of the animals over-sized paw. When she ran to the house, the bear turned full attention to her and was pinned in the front door. The woman grabbed a zucchini she had earlier picked from her garden and pelted it at the bears head. Somehow, the bear was startled and fled.
With only minor scratches on her leg and a precautionary tetanus shot, the woman was lucky to have survived. Her dog was lucky, as well, and escaped practically unharmed. As for property damage, only the apple tree that attracted the wild animal was slightly harmed.
So, we can conclude that the moral of the story is; when approached by a bear, if attacked, pelt the largest object in reach and the bear might go away...
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The Montana woman was the owner of three dogs, two of which barked but were scared away by the bear. The third, an older and unhealthy dog, stayed by the woman as she encountered the animal. Before she even knew what was happening, the bear was attacking her dog and she found herself kicking the bear as hard as she could, only to have her pants torn by one swipe of the animals over-sized paw. When she ran to the house, the bear turned full attention to her and was pinned in the front door. The woman grabbed a zucchini she had earlier picked from her garden and pelted it at the bears head. Somehow, the bear was startled and fled.
With only minor scratches on her leg and a precautionary tetanus shot, the woman was lucky to have survived. Her dog was lucky, as well, and escaped practically unharmed. As for property damage, only the apple tree that attracted the wild animal was slightly harmed.
So, we can conclude that the moral of the story is; when approached by a bear, if attacked, pelt the largest object in reach and the bear might go away...
Click here for a link to the article
Thursday, September 23, 2010
"Canadian Mars rover gadget awaits launch"
Could life exist on other planets? A Canadian designed instrument called the APXS (alpha ray X-ray spectrometer) will be one of ten helping NASA's rover in the quest to find the possibility of habitat on the red planet, Mars. They will be launched in mid-September 2011. Weighing just 500 grams, the instrument is about the size of a trade paperback book and hidden in the rover's belly. It uses 20 times less power than that of a 40 watt light bulb.
The APXS is designed to withstand the shaking of the rocket launch, large temperature fluctuations, as well as being tough enough to be on Mars without needing repairs. There is no way to repair i from 50 million kilometers away on Earth.
"The APXS contains a radioactive source that shoots alpha particles at a rock sample. When the particles hit the nuclei of atoms inside the rock, several things can happen", says an article on the CBC website. "The new Mars APXS machine is faster and more versatile than its predecessors." The article says that earlier versions needed all night to to take one measurement, when the new machine only requires a few hours.
If life could exist on other planets, at least now we can hope that this new technology will find it.
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The APXS is designed to withstand the shaking of the rocket launch, large temperature fluctuations, as well as being tough enough to be on Mars without needing repairs. There is no way to repair i from 50 million kilometers away on Earth.
"The APXS contains a radioactive source that shoots alpha particles at a rock sample. When the particles hit the nuclei of atoms inside the rock, several things can happen", says an article on the CBC website. "The new Mars APXS machine is faster and more versatile than its predecessors." The article says that earlier versions needed all night to to take one measurement, when the new machine only requires a few hours.
If life could exist on other planets, at least now we can hope that this new technology will find it.
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Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Applying for the Job # 2
September 21, 2010
Mr. Allan Carter
Blackville
Re: APPLICATION FOR CAMERA OPERATOR AND FILM EDITOR OF THE TALON
Dear Mr. Carter,
I am interested for applying for the position of Camera Operator and Film Editor for the Blackville online newspaper, the Talon.
As a high school student, participating in sports has improved my dedication and ability to work well with other people, as well as communicating with others. I will soon have a camera of my own and am willing to learn as much as possible in how to do my best in this position. I am also willing to take time outside of class to work on this position.
I would enjoy being a part of the Camera Operator and Film Editor position for the Blackville Talon. I appreciate you in taking the time to read my application.
Sincerely,
Meghan
Mr. Allan Carter
Blackville
Re: APPLICATION FOR CAMERA OPERATOR AND FILM EDITOR OF THE TALON
Dear Mr. Carter,
I am interested for applying for the position of Camera Operator and Film Editor for the Blackville online newspaper, the Talon.
As a high school student, participating in sports has improved my dedication and ability to work well with other people, as well as communicating with others. I will soon have a camera of my own and am willing to learn as much as possible in how to do my best in this position. I am also willing to take time outside of class to work on this position.
I would enjoy being a part of the Camera Operator and Film Editor position for the Blackville Talon. I appreciate you in taking the time to read my application.
Sincerely,
Meghan
Applying for the Job
Saptember 21, 2010
Mr. Allan Carter
Blackville
Re: APPLICATION TO YEARBOOK BUSINESS MANAGER
Dear Mr. Carter,
I am interested in applying for the position of Yearbook Business Manager for the 2011 Blackville High School Yearbook.
As a high school student, i have a part time job and am learning to deal with money quite well. I like to be very organized and do not mind taking time outside of class to work on this position. I play on three school sports teams and like communicating with other students.
I would enjoy being a part of the Yearbook Business Manager position and appreciate you taking the time to read my application.
Sincerely,
Meghan
Mr. Allan Carter
Blackville
Re: APPLICATION TO YEARBOOK BUSINESS MANAGER
Dear Mr. Carter,
I am interested in applying for the position of Yearbook Business Manager for the 2011 Blackville High School Yearbook.
As a high school student, i have a part time job and am learning to deal with money quite well. I like to be very organized and do not mind taking time outside of class to work on this position. I play on three school sports teams and like communicating with other students.
I would enjoy being a part of the Yearbook Business Manager position and appreciate you taking the time to read my application.
Sincerely,
Meghan
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Reflection Entry #1 – First Newspapers
Today, newspapers have an obvious difference to historical newspapers. The content is a large difference. Now that technology has evolved greatly, advertisements and issues around the world are a lot different. Where today there are car sales and opportunities to win iPods or flat screen TVs, historical newspapers might have a bakery sale and the latest news on the war.
The article on Publick Occurences argues that the newspaper was "a source of interactive journalism a full three centuries before the Internet." "Indeed it may be argued that this was the very first instance of a news blog in America."
I think this comparison was made because the article says that there was a space on each newspaper for comments that could be shared when the newspaper was passed to family, friends, and neighbours. This is much like a comment wall on a blog or any post on the Internet. Your comment can be posted for every one to see and comment on.
Even though many newspapers today are critical, I believe they still continue to publish in hope that they have steady readers and that somehow their news will be spread, even if it is by word.
The article on Publick Occurences argues that the newspaper was "a source of interactive journalism a full three centuries before the Internet." "Indeed it may be argued that this was the very first instance of a news blog in America."
I think this comparison was made because the article says that there was a space on each newspaper for comments that could be shared when the newspaper was passed to family, friends, and neighbours. This is much like a comment wall on a blog or any post on the Internet. Your comment can be posted for every one to see and comment on.
Even though many newspapers today are critical, I believe they still continue to publish in hope that they have steady readers and that somehow their news will be spread, even if it is by word.
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