http://moderatleymaggie.blogspot.com/2015/09/newspapers.html?m=1
I like Maggie's response to the newspaper lecture. It's very relevant and makes very good points. How long will the newspaper last?
I predict that smaller newspaper organizations will go out of business. It's just a matter of time. But, I think that the newspaper will always be around. National newspapers like the New York Times will probably stay in business but smaller publications like the Courier Journal will be discontinued soon. Although technology has evolved and really hurt the newspaper business, it can't hurt the traditions of our older generations. Technology can't hurt the people who want to touch what they read. Newspapers offer us photos and articles that could be someone's memento. Or, the physical quality of newspapers could be someone's keepsake to remember an old friend. I know that some people like to cut out obituaries of the people they know.
Maggie wrote a very compelling and verified response to predicting the future for newspapers but, I believe major papers will stay.
Thursday, September 17, 2015
Peer response
http://alisinfoblog.blogspot.com/2015/09/response-to-books-printing-press-lecture.html?m=1
I agree with Ali because the world would be far less developed than it is at this moment, had it not been for books and literacy. I believe that we undervalue our ability as American citizens to obtain access to education and literacy. There are millions of people who wish to be in our positions while we wish to be rid of the thought of academic work.
I also like how Ali talks about the churches in that time period. Catholicism was as powerful and the government at the time and even more influential considering they could trick people into giving their hard earned money to the churches. Thank goodness for Gutenberg and Martin Luther and anyone who gave power back to the people.
I agree with Ali because the world would be far less developed than it is at this moment, had it not been for books and literacy. I believe that we undervalue our ability as American citizens to obtain access to education and literacy. There are millions of people who wish to be in our positions while we wish to be rid of the thought of academic work.
I also like how Ali talks about the churches in that time period. Catholicism was as powerful and the government at the time and even more influential considering they could trick people into giving their hard earned money to the churches. Thank goodness for Gutenberg and Martin Luther and anyone who gave power back to the people.
Mass Communication
Mass communication
The concept of mass communication is such an intricate and sometimes confusing system. When people post things on the Internet, (YouTube) it travels through time and space and people can view it whenever.
Each person processes information in different ways. Some people have filters and impediments that limit how well they can understand something.
A filter that lots of people are familiar with is the informational filter. I know that it limits my comprehension when I can't understand what someone is saying. It could be in another language or just vocabulary that is way above my head.
Other filters are the ones that we can't do anything about such as the environmental noise filter.
It's so interesting to think that because we can't hear something, our brains can't process what it means completely.
Binary Models
Binary models
Binary models are the things that capture our attention and and how much attention we give these models.
There are hot and cold mediums.
Hot mediums are the things that require all of our attention. For example, a book is a hot medium because we must focus on the words to fully comprehend the idea.
A cold medium could be listening to music because it doesn't hold all of our attention so it allows people to multitask.
The elitist and populist news categories separate news that is important and news that is entertaining. Populist news attracts people looking for gossip or entertaining news. It isn't necessarily important in a way that it would affect people's lives.
Elitist news is the type of news that will affect people. Elitist news is not interested in keeping people entertained. I think that the world needs more elitist news sources. People get so wrapped up in news that isn't important (i.e. The Kardashians) there are so many newsworthy topics that don't get as much international attention because we are so wrapped up in what our favorite celebrities are doing.
Printing press
Gutenberg's printing press
It's amazing how the affects of the printing press have changed our world. Normally, I would have just thought, "oh well since Gutenberg made the printing press, we have books." Now I see that his printing press created a surge in discovery that affects our generation today.
Because of Gutenberg, we have different forms of Christianity. The spread of literacy inspired the Renaissance which in itself created a new era of art, music, science, and philosophy. Maps were more accessible which led to new discoveries all over the world.
The printing press has paved the way for other new and innovative inventions that are used to this day. It's so impressive that something that was made in the 1440s has affected the modern world in such a huge way.
Media Critique
Media critique
By Catie DeVenuto
This same story was covered by WDRB's Valerie Chinn. Her package on the story was very detailed and Chinn helped make sense of all the information being presented to the public. She also did well explaining the police reports.
By Catie DeVenuto
WAVE 3 news had an article about the former Bullitt County Special Deputy indicted on Drug Charges. The article was written by Laurel Mallory and was very deficient in the 10 rules and 7 yardsticks of journalism.
The article violates the Verification rule, analyzation rule, and fairness rule.
Something that was missing from the article was Chris Mattingly's side of the story. Mallory only referred to what was said by the Bullitt County Sheriffs Office and there were no direct quotes from any officials. The information was not clearly verified. The only source named was Mike Murdoch with the Sheriffs Office.
"Christopher Mattingly, 27, was indicted by grand jury on Sept. 1, accused of helping to put more than 1,000 kilograms of marijuana onto the streets. That amount is equivalent to just under 2,205 pounds."
Where did this information come from? Was there an arrest warrant or report? Which agency issued the warrant? How was this information verified?
Many things were unclear in the article. The story was minimized due to lack of reliable information. There was no explanation of what happened.
What would happen to Chris Mattingly if he was found guilty of the charges?
This seems like a minimal report. WAVE 3 was trying to catch up to WDRB who had exclusive details on the story.
This same story was covered by WDRB's Valerie Chinn. Her package on the story was very detailed and Chinn helped make sense of all the information being presented to the public. She also did well explaining the police reports.
Chinn's story was a classic example of watchdog journalism. Chris Mattingly was a Special Deputy and his job was to protect the people and keep their trust. Mattingly took advantage of his position and abused his power. Thanks to journalists like Valerie Chinn, society's political figures wrong doings can be brought to justice.
Chinn was also very fair in her package. She did well getting statements from Mattingly's attorney, friends, and family. She also got the police report and represented their point of view.
Chinn made the important interesting by adding graphics which helps people better understand the information.
After reaching out to Valerie Chinn, she says that WAVE 3 has conflicting information regarding the dates that Mattingly was a Special Deputy. According to WDRB, who cites Bullitt County Sheriff, Mattingly was a Special Deputy until September 2014. WAVE 3 does not verify where they got their information claiming that Mattingly was a Special Deputy from December 2011 till September 2012.
Tuesday, September 15, 2015
10 elements of journalism
10 elements of journalism
I think that the rules of journalism are important because they set the standards for good journalism. I know that many people constantly watch the news and it's one of the fastest ways to get information about something that is currently happening. This information can only be useful if it is true and unbiased.
Journalists have such a hard task, they must make the important interesting which can be difficult sometimes.
They are always open to criticism to become better in their field and that is what is unique about this job.
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