2-4-10 news notes

1 define "broadcast journalism" in 1-3 sentences
delivering news to the public instantly through media.

2 what is news?
an account of events that interest and concern the public.

3 list an describe th 6 criteria of newsworthyness

TITLE DESCRIPTION EXAMPLE
1 UNUSUALNESS- different, out of ordinary, more often found in bad news
2 SIGNIFICANCE- important, elections, wars, ect...
3 TIMELINESS- whats hott now!
4 PROXIMITY- nearby events
5 PROMINENCE- well known people, buildings, or places are involved
6 HUMAN INTEREST- stories about ordinary humans or animals

what are some differences between print jounalism and broadcast journalism?
1 newspapers provide more coverage
2 readers act as their own editors
3 news magazines provide in depth coverage
4 radio offers coverage of fast breaking storis ( crashes...ect..)
5television is most dramatic news coverage

go to cnn.com ....ect...find example of a story with 6 criteria of newsworthiness.

1 unusualness- how the mind can move objects
2 significance- obama headlines big democratic fundraiser
3 timeliness- brittany murphys death ruled accident
4 proximity- pawlently visits mn.
5 prominence- grammys!
6 human interests- label chief defends taylor swift's geammy performance; cities technical problem

2-4-10 cnn.com

Brittany Murphy's death declared accident


I thought her death was sad. She was a really good actress and one of my favorites. rumors were saying that her death was caused by drugs, which is jumping to conclusions a little if you ask me. her autopsy showed that that wasn't the reason. i feel bad for her husband, she died 5 days before Christmas.....that's so sad :'( i hope her family was able to cope with their loss over the holidays OK.

Defnition of " broadcast journalism"

My definition of "broadcast journalism" is collecting facts and information about things people need to know and informing them publicly. Such as Eastview has the flash/ 4cast, they report news and information through video announcements.

-Real definition- airing news/current events instantaniousely through tv, radio, phone, or internet

2-2-10 usatoday.com response

Taylor Swift Takes a step back from the spotlight after awards



Taylor Swift is a talented young girl. The critics in the article were to harsh, an only seemed to pick on her. the main argument was her live singing voice, the critics think its bad. well, so what. everybodys singing voice sounds different loud but you have to take under account that she doesn't have her normal band and quiet room. she's in a loud big place! and plus, a recorded voice never sounds the same as live, she's moving around and breathing heavier. it;s much tenser.

2-1-10

why did you decide to take bcj?

- adam needed an english credit

what are some hobies or activities you like?

-he likes to stay home an hang out an watch tv

what is unique about yourself?

-he likes to ski