The book was ok. I must admit I wish I didn't buy it because we read one chapter after it went on sale. I liked the way it was written it was very easy to understand. I think that it was more like reading something enjoyable rather than another text book.
I don't really have any suggestions I think it was overall pretty good. I would like to have that $79 back but other than that it was easy to read and more enjoyable than any other text book I had to read this semester.
Monday, May 12, 2008
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Chapter 14
Objectivity: This demands that the journalist sticks to only the observable facts. Which means this keeps them from finding the actual truth of the story.
Thoroughness: This is tracking down the most reliable sources to get the most accurate information.
• Find the best documentary evidence
Accuracy: VITAL ASPECT!!! If the piece of journalism is not accurate than it is nothing, meaningless.
Fairness: All bases are covered! Make sure to represent both sides of the argument. It cannot be one side, meaning it can’t be your side!
Transparency: To gain and maintain public trust.
I think all of these are very important but most important I would have to say is accuracy. Because if the information in the newspaper is not accurate than people are reading for the wrong reasons!
Thoroughness: This is tracking down the most reliable sources to get the most accurate information.
• Find the best documentary evidence
Accuracy: VITAL ASPECT!!! If the piece of journalism is not accurate than it is nothing, meaningless.
Fairness: All bases are covered! Make sure to represent both sides of the argument. It cannot be one side, meaning it can’t be your side!
Transparency: To gain and maintain public trust.
I think all of these are very important but most important I would have to say is accuracy. Because if the information in the newspaper is not accurate than people are reading for the wrong reasons!
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Pictures
I had trouble labeling the pictures. I have an action shot but I need to go get a new cord.
Sunday, April 6, 2008
Interviewing in progress
Well it all started out working out a little better when what I though it would. I got an interview with Jenny Norris from Frederick Memorial Hospitals Human Resource department. She was in charge out working with the money of the reimbursement program. She got me in with another lady who was an intern, me and her are supposed to talk over the phone today because she is just as busy with school and work as I am.
Finally, I got another interview with a nursing major student from Frederick Community College and she will be graduating in May. She works for a branch of FMH of sight locations. She has gotten a ton of job offers in Virgina, Baltimore and DC already.
My problem is I cannot seem to get a fourth interview. I am hoping that I get an interview from the interview I am doing today. I will be working on my lede after I get my interviews.
My huge concern at this point is I am never going to get done in time. What should I do if I can't get another interview today or tomorrow, go without the fourth?
Any suggestions?
Finally, I got another interview with a nursing major student from Frederick Community College and she will be graduating in May. She works for a branch of FMH of sight locations. She has gotten a ton of job offers in Virgina, Baltimore and DC already.
My problem is I cannot seem to get a fourth interview. I am hoping that I get an interview from the interview I am doing today. I will be working on my lede after I get my interviews.
My huge concern at this point is I am never going to get done in time. What should I do if I can't get another interview today or tomorrow, go without the fourth?
Any suggestions?
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
The basic information I would need to cover the death of President Robert Caret would be first of all to know some of his achievements. Know what he has done in his life talk to people like his wife, children, siblings...
I would also want to know about his family, who is still living, who he was close to, his children, wife, grandchildren names and where they are located in the world. I would also want to find out when the funeral will be and where it will be held, as well as the viewing.
I would also want to know if he was taken to the hospital by ambulance after he had the heart attack, who called them, what hospital he died at or did he die on campus.
I am likely to face a very distraught family who is trying to get over their loss and not so much talk about it. I may have trouble getting information from them, or understanding them if they are upset and crying. I would simple handle this situation by being as sympathetic as possible, as well as understanding.
Other than posting the story online and having it published in the Towerlight I would like there to be a picture posted of President Caret. Other than that I think the story posted in the paper and online will be plenty.
I would also want to know about his family, who is still living, who he was close to, his children, wife, grandchildren names and where they are located in the world. I would also want to find out when the funeral will be and where it will be held, as well as the viewing.
I would also want to know if he was taken to the hospital by ambulance after he had the heart attack, who called them, what hospital he died at or did he die on campus.
I am likely to face a very distraught family who is trying to get over their loss and not so much talk about it. I may have trouble getting information from them, or understanding them if they are upset and crying. I would simple handle this situation by being as sympathetic as possible, as well as understanding.
Other than posting the story online and having it published in the Towerlight I would like there to be a picture posted of President Caret. Other than that I think the story posted in the paper and online will be plenty.
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
Interview Intimidation
Towson interviews were so much easier than finding someone to actually call you back! I know one thing I was thankful that my mom works at a hospital so I could get in good, and get my interview done. The first person I interview was Jenny Norris she works in the Human Resources department at FMH (Frederick Memorial Hospital). She was a very nice lady. I felt very comfortable talking to her and the interview was easy, laid back, and interesting. I found out that FMH offers reimbursement programs to anyone who will be able to work at FMH after graduation will be offered the program.
I think the interview went well but if I didn't have a mom in the profession it would have been a lot harder. I couldn't get anyone to call me back even after I called numerous times.
Something I think I could improve about my interviewing process is that I could be more persistent. I need to be aggressive in getting people on the phone because if it was not for my mom working at the hospital than I wouldn't have any interviews at this point.
One thing I am having a major problem with is getting a 4th person. I have found 2 other than Jenny Norris, although I still need one more.
I think the interview went well but if I didn't have a mom in the profession it would have been a lot harder. I couldn't get anyone to call me back even after I called numerous times.
Something I think I could improve about my interviewing process is that I could be more persistent. I need to be aggressive in getting people on the phone because if it was not for my mom working at the hospital than I wouldn't have any interviews at this point.
One thing I am having a major problem with is getting a 4th person. I have found 2 other than Jenny Norris, although I still need one more.
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Teach for America
I choose to do teach for America. I have some friends who taught in Baltimore before graduating from Towson. I thought this would be something very interesting for me to find out about.
So first of all I found out that Omari Todd is the executive director, and not only is he part of this now, he participated in this many years ago.
My first step was to e-mail him, since I couldn't get a hold of him. Next, I am going to interview two people I know who did teach in Baltimore and see what they think about the program and it's benefits to the children in the class rooms.
I found out that this year in Baltimore there are 155 corp members of Teach for America. These are people who are teaching in our lowest income areas. Also while I was looking through some papers, I found out that Wachovia Foundation gives $100,000 to Baltimore towards this program. To me that is amazing. These are people who are making a true different in our children and their educations.
The corps have a tremendous impact on Baltimore, in 2005-2006 school year 128 people were corps members. Those 128 people impacted 10,000 students. Corps are expected to reach at least 13,000 children this year.
Corps members will be placed into a subject: mathematics, science, social studies, English or a foreign language. Corps usually fit a certain profile, with an average GPA of 3.6, and 1321 on the SAT's.
So first of all I found out that Omari Todd is the executive director, and not only is he part of this now, he participated in this many years ago.
My first step was to e-mail him, since I couldn't get a hold of him. Next, I am going to interview two people I know who did teach in Baltimore and see what they think about the program and it's benefits to the children in the class rooms.
I found out that this year in Baltimore there are 155 corp members of Teach for America. These are people who are teaching in our lowest income areas. Also while I was looking through some papers, I found out that Wachovia Foundation gives $100,000 to Baltimore towards this program. To me that is amazing. These are people who are making a true different in our children and their educations.
The corps have a tremendous impact on Baltimore, in 2005-2006 school year 128 people were corps members. Those 128 people impacted 10,000 students. Corps are expected to reach at least 13,000 children this year.
Corps members will be placed into a subject: mathematics, science, social studies, English or a foreign language. Corps usually fit a certain profile, with an average GPA of 3.6, and 1321 on the SAT's.
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