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Cristina Woodworth

Wannabe Hacks - 0 views

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shared by Cristina Woodworth on 24 Oct 13 - No Cached
    • Cristina Woodworth
      Cristina Woodworth on 24 Oct 13
       
      Breaks down their tips into helpful categories: production, reporting, writing and tools. 
    • Cristina Woodworth
      Cristina Woodworth on 24 Oct 13
       
      Super interesting and varied 'how-to' guides. Everything from 'How to speak to famous people' to 'How to make the perfect video report'.
    • Cristina Woodworth
      Cristina Woodworth on 24 Oct 13
       
      Some of these articles apply more to the UK since that's where this site is based, but they actually have a lot of good tips for how to break into the profession. 
hwhisennand

Language Log » The Gladwell Pivot - 0 views

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shared by hwhisennand on 28 Oct 13 - No Cached
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      hwhisennand on 28 Oct 13
       
      Makes a good point here. Writing for scientific literature is VERY different from writing for the general public.
  • Gladwell is like a lot of journalists and public intellectuals whose greater commitment is to what is interesting, not necessarily true.
    • hwhisennand
      hwhisennand on 28 Oct 13
       
      Since when are journalists committing to what is interesting rather than what is true?
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  • readers are moved to think and talk about important questions, situations, and events.
  • the evidence may be circumstantial but he doesn’t just make it up.
  • What if in telling one of these stories, the author inadvertently made life much harder for a large group of people who are disadvantaged in some way?
  • the famous Gladwell pivot, whereby he sets up an issue one way and then flips it around.
    • hwhisennand
      hwhisennand on 28 Oct 13
       
      Does this method ALWAYS work? Is there a time where it wouldn't?
  • an extraordinarily high percentage of entrepreneurs are dyslexic
  • It’s that having dyslexia, and dealing with its consequences, played a causal role in their success.
  • Gladwell seems oblivious to how deeply hurtful the “desirable difficulty” suggestion might be to people who have to deal with being dyslexic, and to the parents who struggle, against institutional resistance, to get their dyslexic children help.
  • His light entertainment is likely to make it harder for many dyslexics to gain recognition of their condition from educators, or the early diagnosis and intervention that is effective for many.
    • hwhisennand
      hwhisennand on 28 Oct 13
       
      This is definitely something that MUST be considered by all writers. Is there ANYONE ELSE being impacted? How are they being impacted? Think of EVERYONE involved in the story.
  • So here’s an irony: what if Gladwell’s chapter makes it harder for a dyslexic to achieve the levels of success he venerates?
  • it has no bearing on what to do about a dyslexic child.
  • he’s created a meme whose existence doesn’t depend on being true.
  • Gladwell has a vastly larger audience and far more influence on what people think than any scientist who studies dyslexia or advocacy organizations like the International Dyslexia Association.
    • hwhisennand
      hwhisennand on 28 Oct 13
       
      Important: This is the influence most journalists have on the general public as well.
  • , it’s rational to be concerned that Gladwell’s message of desirable difficulty will have undesirable consequences for the mass of individuals who are dyslexic.
  • Gladwell knows this; he just wants it also known that the condition apparently had remarkably positive effects for some people, and why.
  • Now parents may be faced with yet another response: dyslexia isn’t a developmental disability, it’s desirable.
  • Is this Gladwell’s exact message? No. Will it be taken that way? Yes. Does his book promote shallow thinking about dyslexia? Absolutely. Was Chapter 3 such a compelling, rock-solid story that it had to be told, whatever the consequences? I don’t think so.
    • hwhisennand
      hwhisennand on 28 Oct 13
       
      Can this be said about any other story you've read recently?
  • not letting facts get in the way of a good story
  • Each chapter (or New Yorker article) explores an interesting, usually counterintuitive, idea by means of an engaging narrative, woven out of several types of cloth: personal biographies, telling anecdotes, research studies, expert opinions.
  • The average reader is not aware of what has been left out and thus can be easily mislead.
  • This is particularly bothersome to scientists whose own first commandment is something like: thou shalt address all relevant evidence, not merely the findings that support the most interesting, attention-getting hypothesis.
Caitlin Hassler

Lost Type Co-op | Browse Fonts - 0 views

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shared by Caitlin Hassler on 27 Oct 13 - No Cached
  • Caitlin Hassler on 27 Oct 13
     
    Here are some great fonts for page designers to consider. And these fonts are free! They could be used for your portfolio!
Emily Rust

Truth & Trust in Media | The New Ethics of Journalism - 0 views

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shared by Emily Rust on 07 Nov 13 - No Cached
    • Emily Rust
      Emily Rust on 07 Nov 13
       
      This site is still being developed but soon, Poynter will have a social media stream of conversations about ethics.
    • Emily Rust
      Emily Rust on 07 Nov 13
       
      In this section you can ask for ethical advice from professionals. It's a great resource if you have an ethical dilemma in a story.
    • Emily Rust
      Emily Rust on 07 Nov 13
       
      This blog discusses current events that bring up ethical issues, such as reporting on bullying and suicide.
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    • Emily Rust
      Emily Rust on 07 Nov 13
       
      The FAQ's include questions such as "who should abide by ethical guidelines as journalists?" 
  • Emily Rust on 07 Nov 13
     
    This site, an outlet of Poynter, encourages a discussion on journalism ethics.  It also has a great blog which provides resources on ethical issues journalists are facing in the news right now.
Emily Rust

Job and Internship Interviews » Indiana University School of Journalism - 0 views

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shared by Emily Rust on 07 Nov 13 - No Cached
  • Appearance
    • Emily Rust
      Emily Rust on 07 Nov 13
       
      It's always important to remember to dress well for interviews!
    • Emily Rust
      Emily Rust on 07 Nov 13
       
      A sample list of questions is a good resource to go over before a job interview.
  • What do you know about our organization?
    • Emily Rust
      Emily Rust on 07 Nov 13
       
      Be sure to research organizations before the interview. It can make or break a job offer.
  • Emily Rust on 07 Nov 13
     
    This resource from Indiana University's journalism school gives advice for job interviews.  It has a great list of questions that interviewers may ask.  Be sure to look over it before your next interview!
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