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Language Log » The Gladwell Pivot - 0 views

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    • hwhisennand
      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.
Emily Nitcher

Quartz - 0 views

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#j303 journalism news social_media

shared by Emily Nitcher on 26 Nov 13 - No Cached
  • Emily Nitcher on 26 Nov 13
     
    "Quartz is a digitally native news outlet for the new global economy." I just found this website today. Perhaps others are familiar with it, but it was completely new to me. It has a global focus and the first story I found focused on how newspapers are covering the protests in Bangkok with drones. I didn't know any country had accepted drone journalism. I also didn't know that people are protesting in Bangkok. The layout of the website is very unique. You can just scroll down to move from story to story. It also has a sidebar listing different content. The layout is refreshing and the site has a lot of unique content I hadn't seen before. This is worth checking out.
Susan Bullard

Guide dog leads vision-challenged professor to new insight | Tampa Bay Times - 0 views

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  • Susan Bullard on 06 Oct 13
     
    Another example of great writing. This is a story you want to follow to the end. Great kicker quote. 
hwhisennand

Storytelling Ads May Be Journalism's New Peril - 1 views

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storytelling journalism ads #j303

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  • hwhisennand on 17 Sep 13
     
    Sponsored stories and other advertising or brand-produced content are becoming more popular on news sites. Will this new(ish) form of online content be the next big threat to journalism as we know it?
Angela Hensel

Online Course in Science Journalism - 0 views

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#j303 journalism tools science

shared by Angela Hensel on 17 Sep 13 - No Cached
  • Angela Hensel on 17 Sep 13
     
    I am very interested in science journalism so this is a great resource for anyone writing a science article. This free online course from the World Federation of Science Journalists offers tips for not only writing and editing science stories but tips for using social media, photo and video on science stories as well.
Morgan Horton

Advertising Agency & Marketing Industry News - Advertising Age - 0 views

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  • Agency
    • Morgan Horton
      Morgan Horton on 01 Oct 13
       
      Keep up with agency news here. Includes stories on client lists, leadership changes, etc. 
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    • Morgan Horton
      Morgan Horton on 01 Oct 13
       
      These are helpful webinars that will guide you through different aspects of advertising including social media, capturing your audience, and more
    • Morgan Horton
      Morgan Horton on 01 Oct 13
       
      Subscribe to print or digital editions of this magazine-like publication to keep up on advertising news. 
    • Morgan Horton
      Morgan Horton on 01 Oct 13
       
      Advertising resources on the go!
    • Morgan Horton
      Morgan Horton on 01 Oct 13
       
      Excellent opportunities for networking and learning
    • Morgan Horton
      Morgan Horton on 01 Oct 13
       
      Find creative inspiration here
  • Special Report: Music and Marketing
    • Morgan Horton
      Morgan Horton on 01 Oct 13
       
      Excellent example on the types of stories that Ad Age facilitates. Advertisers must keep up with pop culture and the social media that is emerging and most popular. 
  • Sherwin Williams Uses Google Glass to Turn the Real World Into Paint Colors
    • Morgan Horton
      Morgan Horton on 01 Oct 13
       
      Fun fact: Our NSAC team at the university worked on a campaign for paint to compete with. This is an innovative take on paint advertising. 
  • Special Reports
    • Morgan Horton
      Morgan Horton on 01 Oct 13
       
      Great section to check out.
  • Morgan Horton on 26 Sep 13
     
    Ad Age is the place to go for agency news, creative advertising, trending topics and all things advertising. A quick visit to the homepage each day keeps you up to date on all the latest topics regarding advertising.
Susan Bullard

Matt Damon visits Nebraska. The Internet goes wild. (with images, tweets) · N... - 0 views

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  • Susan Bullard on 01 Oct 13
     
    I've shared several stories tagged storify_example so you can get a sense of what I'm looking for in your assignment.
Susan Bullard

Home | CollegeInsight - 0 views

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  • Susan Bullard on 06 Oct 13
     
    USA Today story today links to this site. Might be helpful for your curation assignment - college costs group.
hwhisennand

An incredible story of a blog post gone wrong » Steve Ladurantaye - 2 views

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#j303 journalism news ethics blog

shared by hwhisennand on 05 Nov 13 - No Cached
    • hwhisennand
      hwhisennand on 05 Nov 13
       
      Okay, so this bit made me laugh. A lot. I have no shame in admitting that. Kudos to the city editor at the Ottowa Sun.
    • hwhisennand
      hwhisennand on 05 Nov 13
       
      This seems really sketchy to me. At least, the excuse does. I think any parent would be able to recall the events of what happened after their child committed suicide.
    • hwhisennand
      hwhisennand on 05 Nov 13
       
      A lot of the things that these Vancouver Sun reporters allegedly did go against everything I've been taught as a journalist. But were they right in doing it?
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  • This is where they practically lived for two weeks.
  • They have become life-long friends who shared the journey of loss with me.
  • They became part of the story also.
  • the city editor often advised me to pick up a case of beer for sources if they promised not to talk to the Ottawa Citizen if they came knocking.
  • trusting me and allowing me to read what you had written before you sent your pieces of writing to your editor.
  • This post was removed from the site after the blogger expressed reservations about her ability to accurately recall the events described therein.
  • Susan Bullard on 06 Nov 13
     
    wow. I would say they crossed the line.
Kyle Cummings

Recovery.gov - Tracking the Money - 1 views

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#j303 journalism news tools

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  • Funding for Federal Contracts, Grants and Loans

    February 17, 2009 - June 30, 2013

    US Funding Map

    United States map displaying Recipient Reported Funds Awarded and Received for the country and each state/territory

    • Kyle Cummings
      Kyle Cummings on 17 Sep 13
       
      You are able to click on individual states, which then shows you specifically where the grant and loan money went.
Cristina Woodworth

Extra Extra- Investigative Reporters and Editors - 0 views

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#j303 journalism news investigative

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  • Cristina Woodworth on 16 Sep 13
     
    I love looking at examples of quality, in-depth journalism and this blog is great at curating stories from many different publications in one place. The sit could be helpful for reporters and editors alike.
argronewold

Make-or-Break Verbs - NYTimes.com - 0 views

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    • argronewold
      argronewold on 26 Nov 13
       
      I like this idea of "practicing" verbs. It's not a waste of time to practice accurately describing what you're seeing. Carry a notebook with you and try to absorb something every day.
    • argronewold
      argronewold on 26 Nov 13
       
      At some of my internships I've found myself writing a similar story over and over. I've never thought of switching it up with verbs alone.
    • argronewold
      argronewold on 26 Nov 13
       
      The writing I admire most is writing that commits to an idea, however scary that may be as an author.
Emily Nitcher

Home - On The Media - 0 views

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    • Emily Nitcher
      Emily Nitcher on 01 Oct 13
       
      I enjoy finding new blogs devoted to media criticism, analysis and sticky issues. On The Media from NPR does just that. 
    • Emily Nitcher
      Emily Nitcher on 01 Oct 13
       
      Some of the stories are entertaining like this one about an assistant principal filing a lawsuit against his students after they created a parody Facebook account about him.
    • Emily Nitcher
      Emily Nitcher on 01 Oct 13
       
      And because the blog is produced by NPR they have some great podcasts. I enjoy a good podcast. This week had a wide variety of topics to enjoy tackling issues from Obamacare to fake news. 
Caitlin Hassler

Bad Pitch Blog - 0 views

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    • Caitlin Hassler
      Caitlin Hassler on 01 Oct 13
       
      This is a great (and funny) post about being strategic with your press releases and story pitches. 
  • Spray & Pray
Kyle Cummings

Welcome to PANDA! - 0 views

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    • Kyle Cummings
      Kyle Cummings on 01 Oct 13
       
      Using PANDA, editors would be able to check the facts that reporters used in a story much quicker than searching an excel file.
  • searchable
    • Kyle Cummings
      Kyle Cummings on 01 Oct 13
       
      Search function works like Google!
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  • ANDA encourages serendipity in the reporting process. By having access to all the newsworthy data in your newsroo
  • Kyle Cummings on 01 Oct 13
     
    PANDA is a data sharing cloud site that would help keep editors and data journalists on the same page. Because PANDA is compatible with excel, most people would be able to use it with relative ease.
Cristina Woodworth

Homepage | Data Driven Journalism - 0 views

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    • Cristina Woodworth
      Cristina Woodworth on 29 Oct 13
       
      I know I've been hearing in a lot of my classes that with advancing technology, data-driven articles are becoming more common and accessible. Check out this tab for some cool examples of recent data-driven stories!
    • Cristina Woodworth
      Cristina Woodworth on 29 Oct 13
       
      Frequently updated information about new tools and ways to analyze data for all those data junkies
Jordan Kranse

Editing Words: AP Stylebook and grammar tips from More Content Now editors - 2 views

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#j303 grammar editing journalism ap_style

shared by Jordan Kranse on 04 Nov 13 - No Cached
    • Jordan Kranse
      Jordan Kranse on 04 Nov 13
       
      The post with rules on the most current events is always at the top, so it's easy to find. It's a little annoying that there is no way to look at archived posts, but I think the blog might be fairly new.
    • Susan Bullard
      Susan Bullard on 05 Nov 13
       
      Jordan - this Gatehouse blog is very cool. Thanks for sharing.
  • Jordan Kranse on 04 Nov 13
     
    This is a blog run by editors at Gatehouse Newsroom. The rest of the website has a lot of resources for journalists, but the Editing Words blog is a great resource specifically for editors. They post AP Style rules and tips that pertain to current events, for example, the have a post explaining how to refer to "Obamacare" in stories.
Robert Vencil

A Google tool for journalists - 0 views

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#j303 journalism news tools

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  • Robert Vencil on 05 Nov 13
     
    Google Media Tools is Google's one-stop shop for journalists. It has tools for gathering information, engaging with others and a tool that uses Google Maps to help tell a story. It also has a publishing tool that could help free lancers.
Emily Rust

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

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    • 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.
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