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Journalism
The profession of collecting, consolidating and packaging information. The stories and fact collected are published in various media for use by the general public or the specific target market.
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How many credits do you need to get an associates degree in journalism?
Typically, an associates degree in this field can run between 60 and 64 credits depending on the college and state mandate.
How many years of college do you need to attend to become a journalist?
A bachelor's degree in most areas can require between 120 to 128 college credits particular to a specific program of study. This would be based on a college or university that operates on a regular two semester academic year which is the most common.
For institutions that operate on a tri-semester or quarter-semester it would be quite different. That being said, the Bachelor's degree - in most cases - is designed as a four year program of study, provided the student is full-time and follows their chosen program of study as prescribed by the college or university, and also provided the individual does not require prerequisite or developmental coursework as a result of basic skills testing. The minimum credit load for a full-time student is no less than 12 credits per semester. However, to complete the degree within the four years, a credit load of approximately 15 to 18 credits is recommended.
For individuals who work or who have other responsibilities that would prohibit them from attending full-time, completion of the degree may take twice as long. Still, some of this time can be cut down by attending summer sessions and/or interim sessions. In addition, the bachelors and associate degrees are referred to as undergraduate degrees while the masters and doctorate degrees referred to as graduate degrees.
Also, sometimes you don't need a degree to be a journalist. Anderson Cooper of CNN didn't go to college to become a journalist. He was hired by CNN after work he did in other countries.
What is a dark age of journalism?
You might hear reference to a dark age of journalism. This refers to a period in which journalism is particularly repressed.
How does one use metaphor in writing?
Comparisons, in writing, enrich a reader's experience. Metaphor is one way to compare things in a particular way.
While you can say that that one thing is like another, metaphor is different. Using metaphor, a writer flat-out states (or strongly implies) that one thing is another. Usually the things being compared are similar enough so that the comparison makes sense to the imagination.
For example, if you write, "Life is an airplane," you are using metaphor. A reader's imagination might understand immediately: "Yeah, life is an airplane. Sometimes everything is smooth, but sometimes it gets bumpy. And sometimes you crash."
For another example, look at the following poem by Edna St. Vincent Millay (not copyrighted in the United States):
by Edna St. Vincent Millay
My candle burns at both ends;
It will not last the night;
But ah, my foes, and oh, my friends--
It gives a lovely light!
Here, the poet does not say that her life is a candle. But using your imagination, you understand that that's what she means. She's exerting so much energy, she's using up her life twice as fast as an ordinary one, she seems to be saying. But, although her life may be shortened because of that, the "light" -- another metaphor -- is twice as bright. "Light" is probably a metaphor for satisfaction or achievement or both. You have to use your imagination!
Ishmael Reed wrote a poem titled "Dualism," in which he says he's outside of history, and wishes he had some peanuts, because it looks hungry, "there in its cage." Can you see how he is saying history is an elephant? History is rather large -- and always gathering more events, just like an elephant eating peanuts.
To use metaphor in writing, let your imagination wander. What is life like for you? What is sadness like? What is love like? Is life a tractor? Is sadness a large black bird? Is love a warm sea with gentle waves? Say so, in your writing, and then continue to write about it until you are done.
Don't use "like" or "as," however. For example, if you write, "Life is a like a tractor," you are no longer using metaphor, but simile. Metaphor is often considered to be a stronger literary device: it makes the imagination work a little harder.
A producer of a television show is a very senior position and not one that will be offered to a new graduate. Producers have served their time in the industry and will have years of experience in broadcast behind them.
Take a poll of producers to find out their education and work background and you will find there is a huge variety of careers that can lead to a job as a producer. Some will talk of a broadcast journalism background, others a technical background and yet more will mention writing, directing, management, presenting and so on.
Anyone who lands a role as a producer will have shown his employer or financier a good history of effective work. The specific qualifications obtain years before will not have much of an impact on his chances compared to more recent work experience.
The best advice is to choose a major that will be interesting rather than trying to plan for a position that will be ten or fifteen years away. It is a long time in a career and a lot of things can happen in that time. So, get the degree you want, get into the industry and enjoy being part of an industry that can be a great deal of fun. If in ten years, you still want to be a producer, then start looking for the openings then.
Tony snow and kate snow related?
No, Tony Snow and Kate Snow are not related. The two of them have similar professions, but they grew up in different places, and have no relation.
Why should a person become a Mormon?
The only reason anyone should become a "Mormon", or Latter Day Saint, is because he or she has had a personal experience with God. It isn't an easy doctrine to live and you have to know for yourself it is true. Don't believe anyone's word over what your own heart tells you. If you believe in Jesus Christ as your personal savior and at least hope that you are a child of God and He loves you enough to offer his first born son to atone for your sins, you might be well on your way to developing a testimony of the church. Don't let yourself get caught up in the "rules", they are there to help you be happy, that's the only reason God gives them to us. If you can't be perfect, you'll be in exactly the right place! While most church members would like to be perfect, we realize that it is a process and no matter what we do, it will never be enough- only Christ can save us from our sins. Read the Book of Mormon, pray and ask your Father in Heaven if this church is true and if you are on the right path, then follow your heart. I have found so much comfort in the Church and can recommend it with my whole heart, but you must determine it's truth for yourself. May the Spirit be with you!
Why did the Americans revolt against the British?
The Americans revolted because the British were being unfair to them and had imposed too many taxes on them due the the British loss in the Spain war. They found this kind of treatment unfair and decided to win their own country back.
Can you get a degree in journalism at vassar?
The institution offers a degree in mass communications/media studies.
When reporting on a story, whether for print or broadcast, examples help the audience to understand the situation better. It's not always enough to just give the facts: you may need to put them into some context and explain why they are important. Of course, not every story needs examples: a current story about an automobile accident might not, since you are just focusing on the facts about who was injured, when, where, etc.
But a story about why a certain road is very dangerous and neighbors believe it needs a stop sign would definitely benefit from examples; telling the audience about some of the accidents on this road would explain why people are upset, and why they want something to change. In other words, examples can help the audience to empathize more with the story you are telling.
What are some good deeds a 13 year old could do for his or her own community?
pick up trash, tutor younger kids, organize and encourage recycling, read to seniors, work at your local library
What lessons should you take if you want to study Paleontology in the future?
Palentology is the study of the forms of life existing in prehistoric or geologic times, as represented by the fossils of plants, animals, and other organisms. It is a branch of the science of Geology.
The skills/subjects you will need to be an effective paleontologist will be:
Biology/zoology
Geology
Geography
Art (it is good to be able to draw)
Maths
English (Latin would be useful too)
Physics
Chemistry
What math classes are required to receive a degree in journalism?
Typically, this program does not require a higher level math. In many cases, a college algebra and statistics will be required.
What social role does journalism play?
Journalism can be very socially influential. The stories portrayed on popular media are sometimes the only ones that most people hear, so they greatly influence public opinion.
What was first method of recording television programmes?
It was called Cinescope. They put a cine camera in front of a TV monitor and filmed it! Perhaps kinescope is a preferred spelling. See: http://www.museum.tv/archives/etv/K/htmlK/kinescope/kinescope.htm
The muckraking journalists associated with the progressive era were known primarily for their?
It's either
A) willingness to expose the corruption of U.S. society.
B) articles supporting the economic benefits of laissez-faire economics.
C) use of the media to advocate the passage of the Equal Rights Amendment.
D)support for the formation of U.S. military alliances with European countries.
I believe the answer is A very confident in that because in my history book it says
Journalists who wrote about the corrupt side of business and public life in mass circulation magazines during the 20th century ...so i believe by reading that that my best choice of answer would be A) willingness to expose the corruption of U.S society.
What is the overall financial requirement for becoming a journalist?
There is no "financial requirement" for becoming a journalist but it should be noted that most journalists earn very average or low salaries. According to the Department of Labor, median annual earnings of reporters and correspondents were $33,470 in May 2006.
Mention types of transmitions media that the world today uses?
Electric current is a transmission medium which can be used to transfer data across a wire for example ( copper wires). Radio waves is a transmission medium which can be used to carry data through the air. The above mention mediums are known as data transmission media.
What news story won the Pulitzer Prize but was completely made up?
Janet Cooke (born July 23,1954) was an American journalist who became infamous when she won a Pulitzer Prize for a fabricated story that she wrote for The Washington Post.
In 1980, Cooke joined the "Weeklies" section staff of the Washington Post under editor Vivian Aplin-Brownlee. To secure this post, she said she had a degree from Vassar College, studied at the Sorbonne University, and was the recipient of an award at the Toledo Blade newspaper.
In an article entitled Jimmy's World, which appeared in the Post on September 29, 1980, Cooke wrote a gripping profile of the life of an 8-year-old heroin addict. She described the "needle marks freckling the baby-smooth skin of his thin, brown arms." The story engendered much sympathy among readers, including Marion Barry, then mayor of Washington, D.C. He and other city officials organized an all-out police search for the boy, which was unsuccessful and led to claims that the story was fraudulent. Barry claimed that Jimmy was known to the city and receiving treatment.
Despite growing signs of problems, the Post defended the veracity of the story and Assistant Managing Editor Bob Woodward nominated the story for the Pulitzer Prize. Cooke was named winner of the prize on April 13, 1981.
When the editors of the Toledo Blade, where Cooke had previously worked, read her biographical notes, they noticed a number of discrepancies. Further investigation revealed that Cooke's credentials were false. Pressured by the editors of The Washington Post, Cooke confessed her guilt.
Two days after the prize had been awarded, Washington Post publisher Donald Graham held a press conference and admitted that the story was fraudulent. The editorial in the next day's paper offered a public apology. Assistant Managing Editor Bob Woodward said at the time: "I believed it, we published it. Official questions had been raised, but we stood by the story and her. Internal questions had been raised, but none about her other work. The reports were about the story not sounding right, being based on anonymous sources, and primarily about purported lies [about] her personal life -- [told by three reporters], two she had dated and one who felt in close competition with her. I think that the decision to nominate the story for a Pulitzer is of minimal consequence. I also think that it won is of little consequence. It is a brilliant story -- fake and fraud that it is. It would be absurd for me or any other editor to review the authenticity or accuracy of stories that are nominated for prizes."
Cooke resigned and returned the prize. She appeared on the Phil Donahue show in January 1982, and said that the high-pressure environment of the Washington Post had corrupted her judgment. She said that her sources had hinted to her about the existence of a boy such as Jimmy, but unable to find him, she eventually created a story about him in order to satisfy her editors.
Cooke was the subject of an interview by Mike Sager, appearing in GQ in June 1996. Sager's article was republished in an anthology Scary Monsters and Super Freaks. The movie rights to her story were reportedly purchased for $1.6 million by Columbia TriStar Pictures, to be divided between Cooke (55 percent), Sager and their agents. The film has not yet been produced.
