The Writing Process for Journalism by Michael Jasso-Kelly https://padlet.com/mjassokelly/fswq7uf2140wmi97 Follow this guide to help you write your stories from this point on. en-us 2023-09-04 17:54:14 UTC 2023-09-04 18:50:01 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f4f0.png 1) Find a newsworthy topic readers care about mjassokelly https://padlet.com/mjassokelly/fswq7uf2140wmi97/wish/2683660526 Look for recent happenings at school, upcoming events, issues affecting students, or profiles on interesting people in your community. 

Choose a topic your classmates will be excited to read about. Aim for something that informs what they don't already know. ]]> 2023-09-04 17:56:33 UTC https://padlet.com/mjassokelly/fswq7uf2140wmi97/wish/2683660526 2) Dig deep on your topic mjassokelly https://padlet.com/mjassokelly/fswq7uf2140wmi97/wish/2683660752 Do research and in-person interviews to uncover key facts, details, quotes, and background info. Attend events; take pictures. Record EVERYTHING— take detailed notes.

NEVER assume and always report what is said, seen or done.

]]> 2023-09-04 17:56:52 UTC https://padlet.com/mjassokelly/fswq7uf2140wmi97/wish/2683660752 3) Organize key information mjassokelly https://padlet.com/mjassokelly/fswq7uf2140wmi97/wish/2683660994 Organize your key facts, details, quotes, and background information. Your story should have most of the 5W and 1H. 

]]> 2023-09-04 17:57:13 UTC https://padlet.com/mjassokelly/fswq7uf2140wmi97/wish/2683660994 4) Write your article mjassokelly https://padlet.com/mjassokelly/fswq7uf2140wmi97/wish/2683661127 Use the notes you gathered. Make sure to fact-check the information again for accuracy and spellings for correctness. Organize your article into clear and concise paragraphs that convey your message effectively.

]]> 2023-09-04 17:57:24 UTC https://padlet.com/mjassokelly/fswq7uf2140wmi97/wish/2683661127 5) Edit and then publish mjassokelly https://padlet.com/mjassokelly/fswq7uf2140wmi97/wish/2683661288 It is important to edit and confirm all the information provided. Cross-check your sources and confirm the spelling of all names. Check your article for accuracy and ensure that it meets all guidelines and expectations. Finally, submit your article to your instructor.

Repeat steps 2 - 4 as necessary.

]]> 2023-09-04 17:57:39 UTC https://padlet.com/mjassokelly/fswq7uf2140wmi97/wish/2683661288 NEVER FORGET! mjassokelly https://padlet.com/mjassokelly/fswq7uf2140wmi97/wish/2683678328 Good stories give insight into what the public doesn't know.

Good angles make your story shine.

Get opinions on all sides of a story.

Leave your opinion out of stories.

Never assume intent or motivations.

You are an observer writing. You are not a participant.

Unless you ask, you don't know.

Speculate everything. Not every said represents the truth. Ask follow-ups. Challenge your interviewee.

]]> 2023-09-04 18:18:34 UTC https://padlet.com/mjassokelly/fswq7uf2140wmi97/wish/2683678328 DON'T EVER! mjassokelly https://padlet.com/mjassokelly/fswq7uf2140wmi97/wish/2683681904 Make up quotes.

Assume peoples' intentions and motivations.

Sit and stare at your interviewee; exhaustive notes should always be taken.

Presume the unseen. If you have not seen it done or asked about it, then you don't know it's true!

Take everything seen at face value. People lie.

Write in the first person; you are a bystander - not a participant.

Let interviews drop flat. Always ask follow-up questions. YOUR JOB IS TO ENTICE CONVERSATION.

Include your opinion in a paper. Keep it out. I don't care what you think. I want to know what your interviewees think. 

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