Imagine one day of your life without reading. Is it possible? Well, not at this moment because you are reading this blog post right now. It is inevitable that in one day we as people will read multiple things in one day. You could simply read a billboard, your cable guide, or go further into reading and pick up a newspaper. Without reading were would we be? But without writing, we wouldn't even have reading. WE NEED WRITING. And to have writing, we must have writers.
In some ways, writers are the most important people on this planet. Really anyone who can share written work is a writer. Just think about how many peoples' work you read in a day. At school, at work, at home, on TV, we see words and words and words and words. Over and over and over again, reading and writing is everywhere. It's what makes the world go round. Reading, writing, and communicating is literally the most important aspect of the world.
As readers, we read everything. News reports, blogs, books, billboards, and anything that is composed of written words. But is all writing true writing? Nine times out of 10, you will read at least one opinion in a day. It's very hard to avoid hearing an other's opinion. Other peoples' thoughts and feelings are thrown at us every single day. So really, how do us as readers know what is true? As one who writes, you need to keep your opinions on the side, and be as impartial as possible. It is hard, I will admit. But to be a good, true, factual reporter, you must keep things strictly business. The world of journalism is all about the credibility of a news source. If all they do is feed you opinion after opinion, when do you stop believing them. Opinions get in the way of true news, and stray some's credibility.
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
04.00 Introduction to Persuasion
Media Message: "Baby Products Reviewed by Snooki"
Source: Today Show
Attempt to Persuade: This whole segment was Snooki's opinion of certain baby products. She pointed out the pros of one product which was helping me like the product, but then she would point of the cons of a product she was not so fond of. By doing this, I then realized I may feel the same way.
Persuaded? Not Persuaded?: I was personally not persuaded because I know I am not the same kind of person Snooki is. To fully have me hooked, I would have to feel like I could relate to the person. I need to know that it is a credible source giving me information.
Media Message: "Who Wore It Best? Katie Holmes v. Kim Kardasion"
Source: Yahoo.com
Attempt to Persuade: Yahoo gave an in-depth article about one outfit that both celebrities wore. They presented one as a totally beautiful, stunning, nothing wrong with her person. On the other hand, they showed to second celeb as trashy, not put together, and horrible dressed, which made my feel the same way. They shined a light on their favorite to give the other option no chance.
Persuaded? Not Persuaded?: I had no choice but to think the same as the reporter. She successfully made me see that her favorite was much better than the other.
Media Message: "Don't on Valentine's Day"
Source: XL 106.7
Attempt to Persuade: The broadcaster had only talked about bad decisions he has made on Valentine's day. He clearly showed that if you act the way he did you will most likely have the same results. They didn't show other sides, because they didn't want you to believe any other story.
Persuaded? Not Persuaded?: I was persuaded because I could relate, I know that they are being honest, and they didn't give me any other opinion.
Source: Today Show
Attempt to Persuade: This whole segment was Snooki's opinion of certain baby products. She pointed out the pros of one product which was helping me like the product, but then she would point of the cons of a product she was not so fond of. By doing this, I then realized I may feel the same way.
Persuaded? Not Persuaded?: I was personally not persuaded because I know I am not the same kind of person Snooki is. To fully have me hooked, I would have to feel like I could relate to the person. I need to know that it is a credible source giving me information.
Media Message: "Who Wore It Best? Katie Holmes v. Kim Kardasion"
Source: Yahoo.com
Attempt to Persuade: Yahoo gave an in-depth article about one outfit that both celebrities wore. They presented one as a totally beautiful, stunning, nothing wrong with her person. On the other hand, they showed to second celeb as trashy, not put together, and horrible dressed, which made my feel the same way. They shined a light on their favorite to give the other option no chance.
Persuaded? Not Persuaded?: I had no choice but to think the same as the reporter. She successfully made me see that her favorite was much better than the other.
Media Message: "Don't on Valentine's Day"
Source: XL 106.7
Attempt to Persuade: The broadcaster had only talked about bad decisions he has made on Valentine's day. He clearly showed that if you act the way he did you will most likely have the same results. They didn't show other sides, because they didn't want you to believe any other story.
Persuaded? Not Persuaded?: I was persuaded because I could relate, I know that they are being honest, and they didn't give me any other opinion.
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
03.00 Introduction to Ethics
The difference between right and wrong is what ethics is all about. Ethics is the idea of doing the thing that makes sense for everyone involved. It may not always be the thing that someone wants, but it's focuses on the actions beyond the initial action that is really the ethical part. If your friend is bullying another kid, the ethical thing to do would be to tell an adult. It's only right that people know your friend is the bully, and they can put a stop to him. But you friend won't be happy with you if your the one who told on him. We as a friend need to distinguish the right answer in this dilemma. By telling on your friend, he may be upset with you but it is only ethical that you help the person being bullying more.
An ethical person is someone who does the right thing in all situations. In the situation of your friend giving out personal information on the web, someone who is truly ethical would need to sit back and think about all options and the consequence of them. If you sit back and don't say anything to your friend's parents, than she runs the risk of getting herself into more trouble and possibly lots of danger. On the other hand, if you do tell your friend's parents than they can step in and keep their daughter safe. But that is all on the surface. In option one, if you don't say a thing your are putting your friend in a huge risk of getting involved with some seriously dangerous people. In option two, your friend may become very mad at you for saying something. She may even stop being your friend, but you have to think that your could be saving her life. The ethical thing to do here is telling your friend's parents. It has more positive outcomes in the end.
Ethics and writing go hand in hand. It seems pretty simple, ethical journalism is journalism reported accurately. If someone murdered another, it is only ethical to report it to the public. The public needs to know that they are in danger, but is it always right to print negative news? That's why news organizations construct a code of ethics. Journalists need to remember their moral guidelines while reporting and keep in mind everyone that could be reading their article or broadcast.
Unknown. FLVS. July 2, 2012. Lesson 03.00 Introduction to Ethics. July 2, 2012. From: http://learn.flvs.net/educator/student/frame.cgi?mmaguire5*taylorgeraghty*mpos=1&spos=0&option=hidemenu&slt=W0ST6v/S2lNeU*3493*http://learn.flvs.net/webdav/educator_journalism1_v11/index.htm
An ethical person is someone who does the right thing in all situations. In the situation of your friend giving out personal information on the web, someone who is truly ethical would need to sit back and think about all options and the consequence of them. If you sit back and don't say anything to your friend's parents, than she runs the risk of getting herself into more trouble and possibly lots of danger. On the other hand, if you do tell your friend's parents than they can step in and keep their daughter safe. But that is all on the surface. In option one, if you don't say a thing your are putting your friend in a huge risk of getting involved with some seriously dangerous people. In option two, your friend may become very mad at you for saying something. She may even stop being your friend, but you have to think that your could be saving her life. The ethical thing to do here is telling your friend's parents. It has more positive outcomes in the end.
Ethics and writing go hand in hand. It seems pretty simple, ethical journalism is journalism reported accurately. If someone murdered another, it is only ethical to report it to the public. The public needs to know that they are in danger, but is it always right to print negative news? That's why news organizations construct a code of ethics. Journalists need to remember their moral guidelines while reporting and keep in mind everyone that could be reading their article or broadcast.
Unknown. FLVS. July 2, 2012. Lesson 03.00 Introduction to Ethics. July 2, 2012. From: http://learn.flvs.net/educator/student/frame.cgi?mmaguire5*taylorgeraghty*mpos=1&spos=0&option=hidemenu&slt=W0ST6v/S2lNeU*3493*http://learn.flvs.net/webdav/educator_journalism1_v11/index.htm
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