Unit 5 journalism

copyediting

differences between the two processes. performed on the first draft of the document and is an ongoing process addresses the core features of the writing enhances the language by making changes for clarity, readability, and smooth narration -content geared

word of mouth town criers earliest newsletters TVs the internet

the earliest forms of communication announced the news from street corners found in ancient Rome became available in 1940 a popular source of news in the modern world -Because of the Internet, news travels very quickly across the globe. However, people have different options or means by which to read, watch, or listen to the news.

Radio News

types of broadcast media: Radio News Most radio newscasts run for just four minutes, but they can be shorter and be presented as news bulletins or last a half-hour, a full hour, or longer (such as NPR's Morning Edition or All Things Considered, or the BBC radio news program). The longer the news program is, the more in-depth the stories and news reports are. -Between 1886 and 1888, Heinrich R. Hertz could transmit electromagnetic waves (radio waves) through the air.

broadcast media Broadcast journalism

Broadcast Media In ____, a large audience is electronically and concurrently sent information that includes signals, print messages, and audio or video content. Like print media, TV and radio news may only have a few seconds to capture their audience's attention; thus, they must do so at the show's outset. ____ is a form of journalism that uses radio and TV to share the news. TV journalists achieve this by introducing the news story with powerful video images. In TV and radio, sound bites must convey emotion and urgency or enrich the story. Each sentence and image should be crafted with a specific purpose in mind.

Controversy

Conflict and Controversy News is worthy when it touches people's emotions. ____ refers to arguments or debates on a topic in the public arena, and conflict refers to situations where people strongly disagree. -Humans care about acts of violence or catastrophic events because the events have an emotional impact that garners their attention. Ex: An armed conflict that has caused loss of life in the region will affect people's emotions and make a newsworthy story. People will be invested in knowing how this conflict is resolved.

Copyediting and proofreading

Copyediting and Proofreading ____ and ____ are the two stages of the final process of reviewing a news article. -Journalists follow the writing process to write the articles, -but editors are responsible for these two processes to ensure that the articles are fact-checked, error-free, and accurate. -An article cannot be published until these steps are completed because the credibility of the article and the publication depend on it.

new media

Digital or New Media (new info) What is novel technology today might not be so tomorrow. In addition, new media is ever-evolving. Until recently, watching movies and listening to music required DVDs or CDs. These days, streaming services are more popular. The New Media Institute (NMI) defines ____ as everything related to the Internet and the interrelation with technology, images, and sound. New media is any media from newspaper articles and blogs to music and podcasts delivered digitally. Media that came before digital technology is now known as old media.

magazine

Magazines and Their History Newspaper companies started publishing magazines as well. The word magazine is a French word that means "storehouse." In journalism, a ____ is a collection of materials with stories, ads, poems, and other items that editors think will be newsworthy and appeal to their audiences. The Spectator, the first magazine in English, was published by Joseph Addison in England in 1711. At that time, political and literary affairs were the main stories published. American Magazine was the first magazine to be published in the United States in 1740 by Andrew Bradford, followed by Benjamin Franklin's General Magazine. Magazines used to be so expensive that only wealthy people could afford them, and buying a magazine became a symbol of status.

clarity: concise: consistent: correct: comprehensive:

Match the words with their meaning according to the 5 Cs of copyediting. ___ There is just one way to interpret the article, and it is understood by the majority. ___ There are no redundancies; the article is to the point and succinct. ___ There are no mistakes in spellings of names, use of metaphors, or verb tenses. ____There are no mistakes in facts such as dates, timelines, and locations listed. ___ There are no issues with the flow and readability of the article.

newsworthy

News that is important to readers will be displayed in the most prominent section of the publication in order to optimize readership. key considerations an editor makes when selecting a news story is whether or not the story is ____.

Podcasts

Podcasts Online podcasts are similar to broadcast news. ___ are a way for the news to be recorded and shared. This enables people to listen to what they want when they want. as a journalist podcasting offers u a way to share your voice, creativity, and thoughts. broadcast news is played on television or radio stations with a limited number of programming slots, viewers' and listeners' choices are limited. there is no limit to the number of podcasts that can be produced, so podcast listeners have a greater variety of choices. People can download and listen to a podcast on their computers, tablet, or phone. -Podcasts give audiences the freedom to listen and watch when and where they choose to.

Print Media

Print Media The majority of this is made up of newspapers and magazines. explore: what newspapers are trends impacting the popularity of newspapers magazines and their history characteristics of magazines

Proximity

Proximity News is worthy when it is close to home. ____ refers to the physical or emotional distance from the incident. -Local information and events are newsworthy because they affect the people in the community and region. -People generally care more about things that happen "close to home." ex: If you live in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, you would care about the news of your streets being flooded after torrential rains because it might affect you directly. -you are less likely to read about streets being flooded in Davie, Florida, unless you have family or friends living in Davie.

proofreading

differences between the two processes. performed on the FINAL draft of the document addresses surface-level issues eliminates misspellings, grammar, and punctuation errors, inconsistencies, and formatting errors -grammitcal

Relevance

Relevance News is worthy when readers have a vested interest in the topic. ____ refers to stories that directly affect the reader. -People are attracted to information that is meaningful to them and helps them make informed decisions. Ex: Sports fans would like to read relevant sports news. People looking for employment might seeks the job listings in their area.

Timeliness

Timeliness News is worthy when it is recent. ___ refers to incidents that have just occurred. -A story or event of importance is newsworthy because it is something that has just happened. -Something that happened two days ago is not news anymore. Ex: A car accident that just occurred is considered newsworthy. A car accident that happened one week ago is no longer considered news, unless it has new developments that are recent.

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Vocabulary: conflict, controversy, copyediting, editor, proofreading, proximity, relevance, timeliness

newspapers

What Are Newspapers? ___ is a publication containing news, public information, and advertising printed in a low-cost paper called a newsprint. -is usually published daily or weekly. Journalists work in different areas of the newspaper. They can be reporters, editors, assistant editors, photojournalists, columnists, graphic designers, cartoonists, and many others.

Editors

What an Editor Does ____ are the journalist's managers. -typically senior journalists hired to coordinate a cohesive collection of articles or news stories before they are published or broadcast. -They work in newsrooms across different media companies, like newspapers, magazines, radio, and television. -responsible for planning, allocating, deciding, and finalizing the stories or articles to be published. -Journalists will interview sources, collect facts, and write stories on topics assigned by their editors. -Just like u edited the application on the last Q, editors will revise, proofread, and add images and headlines to articles, making them ready for publishing. -Editors(like gatekeepers) are the ones who decide which articles make it into a newspaper, magazine, or other media outlet. -plays a crucial role in deciding what news the public will receive

executive editor

What kind of editor has the final word about what is published in the final copy of the newspaper and also oversees the hiring process of all journalists?

TV

___ is one of the most significant news sources usually this news comes from local stations, most of which have a digital presence via websites and social media. Digital versions of traditional news outlets have helped make the Internet and online news sources one of the most common ways for people to get news TV news is a vital source for stories related to traffic, weather, and breaking news. You would turn to newspapers for town or city news, arts, or cultural events. Magazines focus more on specialty news stories such as sports or entertainment.

Proofreading

____ focuses on eliminating errors or mistakes in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and formatting the layout of articles following the organization's style guide. -happens AFTER corrections have been made based on the 5 Cs.] -is primarily about checking the writing one more time for grammatical and typographical errors and mistakes made when the journalist was typing the article.

Copyediting

____ is the process of checking for the ACCURACY and readability of an article. -ensures the news is free of errors, omissions, inconsistencies, and repetition. -focuses on making the text more readable. Copy editors use the 5 Cs of copyediting to verify the article is clear, concise, consistent, correct, and comprehensible. -Editors also follow the style guide when copyediting the news story.

Assistant Editors Executive Editors Managing Editors

____: Typically take on more responsibilities. They are in charge of an entire section of a publication, such as the business or travel section. ____: make the final decision on the articles and images that are included in a newspaper or magazine. They also oversee the hiring of all journalists. ___: are responsible for the day-to-day operations of the news department. also monitor the success of the publication.

Copy Editors Publication Assistants

____: ensure articles adhere to publication policies and writing guidelines. They verify facts, look for errors, and check for the readability of an article. -is one type of editor working at a news publication. However, any role or editorial position will include two crucial tasks: copyediting and proofreading. ____: typically work for a book publishing house. They evaluate manuscripts, proofread drafts, and often answer phones.

copyediting proofreading

copyediting or proofreading Tony enhances the language to improve the readability of an article. Jackson is looking through the first draft of an article. Tracie checks the final draft of an article. Milo is looking for errors in spelling, grammar, and punctuation.