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Do you have a nose for the news?

Etymology of Journalism:Greek words:

Acta – dailyJiurna -events

What is Journalism?

(Jay Rosen from PressThink website)

Journalism can be a commercial thing, done for money, or a noncommercial thing, done for love.

It may be done as a public service, a way of entering into political debate, or for the simple and practical reasons people have always shared information or ‘talk.’

What is Journalism?


It can be a purely human and expressive act.

And, of course, it is sometimes done for reasons of power.

What is Journalism?


But what most identifies the practice of journalism is not power, profit, or free expression in itself. It’s the idea of addressing, engaging and freely informing a ‘public’ about events in its world.

School papers, like newspapers have a special mission, a right and a responsibility to disseminate news in their respective campus-communities while also entertaining and educating readers and presenting issues for their reflection.

School Journalism Today

• Student journalism is never stationary, it always responds to student ingenuity and changing times, and the present period is exceptionally active one, with significant trends.

• School papers sphere of news coverage today has noticeably become broader.

Definition of Journalism• “literature in a hurry” –Jose A. Quirino

• “ Something that embraces all forms in which and through which the news and comments on the news reach the public. All that happens in the world, if such happenings hold interest for the public, and all the thought, actions, and ideas which these happenings stimulate become the materials for the journalist.”-F. Fraser Bond

Functions of Journalism

1. Inform the public through the news coverage

2.Influence and mold the public opinion3. Amuse or entertain the public4. Serve and promote community welfare as a

whole

Scope of Journalism

Journalism covers three channels or areas of mass communication:

1. Audio2. Audio-visual3. Print

Definition of Campus Journalism

Campus journalism is defined as “that enjoyable activity of the staff of the campus paper in collecting, organizing and presenting news, writing editorials, columns, features, and literary articles, taking pictures, cartooning, copy reading, proofreading, dummying & writing headlines”.

Functions of the Campus paper

A. Aid to the students1. provide an opportunity for interesting writing;2.give students the opportunity to learn how to read newspapers;3.act as a stimulus to better work.4.develop students’ power of observation and discrimination

Functions of the Campus Paper

B. Aid to the School & Community1. educate the community as to the work of the school2. publish school and community news;3. create & express school opinions;4. make known the achievements of the school to the community.

Sections of the Campus Paper

A. News SectionB. Editorial SectionC. Features/Literary SectionsD. Columns: Sports, Fashion, etc.E. Review

Qualities of a Good Journalist

1.Resourcefulness- a good journalist is supposed to be resourceful in order to gain access credible sources of information and to gain success to all important event.

2. Critical- in order to separate truth from propaganda and dogmas that may distort truth.

Qualities of a Good Journalist

3. Objective- a journalist is supposed to put aside personal biases and should not let his emotions cloud his judgment.

4. Conscientious- a journalist is not supposed to use his influence in order to meet personal objectives and should be well aware of the consequences that may result from his actions.

• You need to be thinking “ I want to be the best” and be prepared to take all the necessary steps to get this.

*Specific skills: articulate, confident and be good at working to strict guidelines.

*Compare yourself to real broadcast journalist- take notes of what they do well ( and what they aren't doing well ).

*Learn from your mistakes.

Functions of the Campus Publication

Information disseminator Marketplace of ideas Tool for education Entertainment Influential venue for a cause or crusade Voice of its publishers

They need to be managed properly organization through:

Thorough Planning

Functional Organization

Proper Way of Leading

Effective Control Mechanisms

Publication Management Functions

Planning Organizing Leading/Activating Controlling


Planning Human Resources Funds Time Topics

Equipment


Organizing

Assignment of functions Assignment of working relationships Assignment of duties


Leading

Mobilizing the Staff Communicating Motivating Inspiring


Controlling

Imposing Deadlines Editing Evaluating

Editorial Policy

Anchored on the School’s Vision, Mission & Goals

Independence

Priority Thrust

Characteristics of an Effective & Credible Paper

Timeliness Responsiveness Fairness Balanced Treatment of Issues Sustainability Credibility & Integrity Creativity

Characteristics of an Effective & Credible Paper

Observance of Ethical Standards Responsibility Freedom & Independence Accuracy & Truthfulness Sincerity Impartiality & Fair Play Decency

Press Production Processes

Editorial Planning the Issue Giving of Assignments Data Gathering Compiling Notes Writing Preparation of Visuals

Overall Rulesin Writing

1. Know the purpose. 2. Understand the facts. Don’t try

to write when you’re not sure.3. Form a mental outline. 4. Observe simplicity of language.5. Be direct to the point.


6. Prefer the active over the passive voice of verbs.

7. Describe vividly but use adjectives and adverbs sparingly.

8. Use concrete, not abstract, verbs .9. Be as factual as possible. Avoid

opinionating unless you’re writing a column or an editorial. .


10.Use direct quotes. 11.Show, don’t tell.12.Be consistent with mechanical style. 13.Don’t mention anything you can’t

explain.

13.Write for your readers, not for yourself.

In Writing a Story

1. Observe the structural rules2. Prefer the simple word over the longer

and sophisticated word. 3. Use attributions

On recordOn backgroundOn deep backgroundOff the record

4. Aim for completeness of data

Editing & Production

Editing News & Visual Content Inventory Content Evaluation Headlining Photo/Visual Editing & Captioning Layout/Dummying

Editing Techniques Improve the language Observe rules of grammar Aim for correct style

Style covers: Punctuation marks Capitalization Use of figures Numbers Spelling

Editing Techniques

Observe accuracy & logical flow of ideas

Follow appropriate structure Use editing tools when necessary Use proper format and symbols Overall goal: Readability

Headlines: Purposes

They summarize the story They attract reader attention They display the value of the story

They sell the newspaper

Headlining Requirements

Appropriateness of content Accuracy of information Proper fitting of space provided

Correctness of content Consistency in format & capitalization

Opinion Page (Contents)

Masthead Editorial/s Columns Cartoons

Photos Letters to the Editor Forum Essays

Purposes of Publication Design

To make the page look attractive To arrange the content in order of value To make the paper look presentable To held ‘sell’ the paper To help readers have a quick content look

Elements of Design

Nameplate Headlines Text Photos & Other Graphics Column Width Folio

Elements of Design

Colors Gutters Boxes Screens/Half-tones/Reversed Materials Fonts Typographical Devices

Principles of Layout

Balance Harmony & Unity Contrast Emphasis

Movement

Proportion Simplicity

Magazine & Tabloid Format

Tabloid suits news & opinion content Magazine more for features & entertainment Pagination in both ideal if total number is divisible by four Both requires wise use of color Magazines usually bound, tabloid not Magazine content is anchored on a theme;

cover story needed

Basic Principles of Visuals

Appropriate Composition Proper Lighting/Shading Good Technicals Clear Idea/Story/Message (Camera Handling)

Press Work

Camera Work Proof Final Correction Press Run Binding Circulation

Publication Design Tips

Basic Principles

1. Show a hierarchy that reflect emphasis and movement.

2. Identify an imaginary visual center.

3. Organize the elements. Avoid a visual clutter

4. Show contrast.

Basic Principles

5. Show that elements create visual unity.

6. Observe proper format proportion

7. Have consistency in format and content.

8. Work for a functional and reader-friendly visual.

Typography

9. Be consistent in use of fonts.

10. Don’t stretch fonts to fit space given.

11. Avoid squint-size fonts.

12. News pages need not more than three font families.

13. Use less font families, too in features page.

Daghang Salamat !

…..Sir Jovel Elumba

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