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The document provides guidance for reporters on fundamentals of reporting including personality traits, interview techniques, organizing information, and managing tight deadlines. Reporters are advised to be curious, skeptical listeners who absorb information quickly and use the medium effectively. When interviewing sources, reporters should clarify whether the information is on background, off the record, or on the record. They are also advised to get definitions of jargon, avoid yes/no questions, and put energy into questions. When working on tight deadlines, reporters should anticipate events, know where to find informed opinions, make early calls, keep interviews short and focused, and budget their time well.
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The document provides an overview of the history of journalism from ancient times to modern technologies. It discusses how journalism has evolved from clay tablets and handwritten newsletters to newspapers, radio, television, and digital media. The document also notes that journalism has a long history but also an inspiring tradition of defending free speech and sharing important stories with the public.Chapter 8
Chapter 8Jason Nix
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Journalism has evolved dramatically over centuries from handwritten clay tablets and newsletters to modern digital media like websites, social media, and blogs. New technologies have changed how news is gathered, produced, and distributed, transforming journalists' roles from gatekeepers of information to navigators who help guide readers. As media have converged online, journalists must adapt storytelling techniques and develop new skills to engage audiences with multimedia content on various digital platforms.Ad
Reporting
- 1. Reporting Some things change when you grab the microphone, but the fundamentals remain the same
- 2. Personality and Skills Curious Skeptical Listens for the truth Listens well and completely Absorbs information quickly Uses the medium effectively Does everything possible to avoid making mistakes
- 3. Getting people on tape On background You can use the information, but dont attribute them by name Off the record Can print neither the information not the name On the record Can print information and attribute it to the source
- 4. Getting great actualities Tell the subject youll be bringing a microphone Play dumb Tell your subject to imagine theyre speaking to a smart, but easily distracted, high school student Ask for definitions of jargon your listeners wont understand Avoid insider conversations
- 5. Getting great actualities Avoid yes/no and either/or questions Get people to use analogs to explain technical subjects Especially useful with abstract scientific or political concepts Put energy into your questions You want the person to be in full bloom Get your questions on tape Interview the persons critics first so they can respond Get out of the persons office
- 6. Working on tight deadlines Anticipate events whenever possible Know where to find people who can give informed opinions Make your calls early Keep your interviews short and focused Put actualities in a logical order Keep the story structure simple and straightforward Budget your time
- 7. Good advice Location, location, location A good beginning
- 8. Good questions What was the happiest moment of your life What are you most proud of? What are the most important lessons you've learned in life? What is your earliest memory? How would you like to be remembered?
- 9. Reporting Some things change when you grab the microphone, but the fundamentals remain the same