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Jordan Kranse

GRAMMARGEDDON! | Wherein we discuss the imminent Apostrolypse and offer succor and assi... - 1 views

grammargeddon.com

#j303 tools editing grammar punctuation editing mistakes

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    • Jordan Kranse
      Jordan Kranse on 04 Nov 13
       
      The tags help with finding their posts on various rules, editing mistakes and news in journalism. I personally think that they did a good job tagging their most popular and helpful subjects.
    • Jordan Kranse
      Jordan Kranse on 04 Nov 13
       
      They also have their posts organized into categories, which makes it a little easier to find a post if you're looking for a broader topic than one of the tags may cover.
  • Jordan Kranse on 22 Oct 13
     
    Grammargeddon is a grammar blog that offers some interesting and funny ways to remember difficult grammar rules. It also finds funny grammar mistakes in newspapers, ads and comics.
Cristina Woodworth

Wannabe Hacks - 0 views

wannabehacks.co.uk

#j303 tools editing journalism reporting

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    • 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. 
Susan Bullard

grmr.me - 0 views

grmr.me

grammar

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  • Susan Bullard on 27 Oct 13
     
    great practice on sticky grammar issues
Caitlin Hassler

Lost Type Co-op | Browse Fonts - 0 views

www.losttype.com/browse

fonts typography font type #j303 tools graphics

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  • 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!
hwhisennand

Language Log » The Gladwell Pivot - 0 views

languagelog.ldc.upenn.edu/nll

#j303 journalism language news ethics

shared by hwhisennand on 28 Oct 13 - No Cached
    • 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.
Kathleen Anderson

Media Helping Media - 0 views

www.mediahelpingmedia.org

#j303 journalism news ethics social_media tools

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    • Kathleen Anderson
      Kathleen Anderson on 05 Nov 13
       
      This site has a ton of useful training modules used by journalists all over the world, especially in countries where the news media is less advanced.  Resources include basic journalism training, investigative journalism, social networking and editorial ethics.
Robert Vencil

A Google tool for journalists - 0 views

www.google.com/...index.html

#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.
Paige Comried

OWL tool for writing cover letters and resumes. - 0 views

owl.english.purdue.edu/...01

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  • Paige Comried on 05 Nov 13
     
    I really love the Purdue OWL sites for everything writing-related.
hwhisennand

Pinterest sees growing number of journalists using the site, makes related changes | Po... - 0 views

www.poynter.org/...the-site-makes-related-changes

#j303 journalism tools social_media photos pinterest

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    • hwhisennand
      hwhisennand on 26 Nov 13
       
      Could this be because it took a long time for journalists to figure out exactly how to make news pertinent on a non-news-focused site?
    • hwhisennand
      hwhisennand on 26 Nov 13
       
      This is amazing to me. BuzzFeed, a predominantly list-form entertainment new site, seems more suited for the short, 140-character blurbs of Twitter.
    • hwhisennand
      hwhisennand on 26 Nov 13
       
      AKA people spend A LOT more time on Pinterest, which means your article's half-life increases tenfold.
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    • hwhisennand
      hwhisennand on 26 Nov 13
       
      This is a great idea on Pinterest's side. Releasing a guide on how to use Pinterest for their needs essentially takes out the "brainstorming" process, which means more time for them to be posting and sharing!
  • Pinterest introduced new article pins Tuesday
  • seeing a growing number or journalists and media sites use Pinterest
  • The site’s ability to drive Web traffic may be a draw for news organizations and journalists.
  • Pinterest sends more traffic to his site than Twitter does.
  • When people visit Pinterest, they browse, they search, they surf, and they uncover more pins.
  • Pinterest has put together a guide for media people on how to use the service
Emily Rust

TWITTER & BLOG TIPS | Nina Badzin - 0 views

www.ninabadzin.com/twitter-tips

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    • Emily Rust
      Emily Rust on 26 Nov 13
       
      These blog posts will help your Twitter stand out!
    • Emily Rust
      Emily Rust on 26 Nov 13
       
      Part Three will help you use your Twitter as a journalist instead of just a college kid.
    • Emily Rust
      Emily Rust on 26 Nov 13
       
      Adding a blog to your portfolio site? Check out her tips for maintaining a great blog here!
Alex Lantz

Grammar, Usage and Style - After Deadline Blog - NYTimes.com - 0 views

afterdeadline.blogs.nytimes.com

#j303 grammar punctuation language journalism

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  • Alex Lantz on 26 Nov 13
     
    An interesting look at the ever-evolving world of The New York Times style and language use.
Alex Lantz

Precise Edit's Blog - 0 views

preciseedit.wordpress.com

#j303 grammar punctuation editing language

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  • Alex Lantz on 26 Nov 13
     
    This blog gives great advise on how to make your writing more enjoyable for readers.
Morgan Horton

Copywriting 101: How to Craft Compelling Copy - 0 views

www.copyblogger.com/copywriting-101

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  • strategically delivering words
  • ighest paid writers in the world
  • need to invest time and energy in studying the craft
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    • Morgan Horton
      Morgan Horton on 26 Nov 13
       
      This is an interesting concept. I've always heard people referring to writers as "just having the skills." I appreciate that this blogger understands the need to hone your craft just like any other industry. 
  • Writing Headlines That Get Results
  • 10 Ways to Write Damn Good Copy
  • The #1 Secret to Great Copy Is …
  • Most writing designed to persuade sinks or swims right out of the gate
    • Morgan Horton
      Morgan Horton on 26 Nov 13
       
      Great copy is the first step to engaging your audience and convincing them of your mission. You've only got a few seconds to draw them in, how do we optimize this?
  • 7 Reasons Why List Posts Will Always Work
    • Morgan Horton
      Morgan Horton on 26 Nov 13
       
      This is funny because I personally find myself reading list posts constantly. Why do they draw us is so much?
  • SEO copywriting is the art of writing web page copy that is appealing to human readers, but also ranks well for specific search terms that people are looking for in search engines.
  • Morgan Horton on 26 Nov 13
     
    Copywriting is one of the most essential elements of effective online marketing. This website refers you to different resources to improve your craft. The main page is a spectacular infographic regarding copywriting elements and how to build on your skills.
Emily Nitcher

Quartz - 0 views

qz.com

#j303 journalism news social_media

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  • 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.
Angela Hensel

FOI Center for Resources | FOI Freedom of Information Request | NFOIC - 0 views

www.nfoic.org/foi-center

journalism #j303 tools reference Freedom Information news

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    • Angela Hensel
      Angela Hensel on 26 Nov 13
       
      The Freedom of Information Center from the University of Missouri is a great resource to help understand some of the laws that protect you as a journalist.  Depending on what state or country you are in, you can see what rights you have.
    • Angela Hensel
      Angela Hensel on 26 Nov 13
       
      This State FOI tab is great.  You can look up what freedom of information laws are available for each state.
    • Angela Hensel
      Angela Hensel on 26 Nov 13
       
      The Media Law Guide is really helpful.  Good for helping to understand some of the legalities of journalism
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    • Angela Hensel
      Angela Hensel on 26 Nov 13
       
      These international freedom of information laws is especially helpful for journalists that travel a lot
  • Angela Hensel on 26 Nov 13
     
    Great resource that journalists can use to see what freedom of information laws are in place for different countries and states
argronewold

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

opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/...make-or-break-verbs

verbs nytimes grammar journalism tools

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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.
Angela Hensel

journalisted.com - 1 views

journalisted.com

journalism #j303 tools reference media database

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    • Angela Hensel
      Angela Hensel on 26 Nov 13
       
      Really cool website where you can search articles from a particular journalist or subject.  Mostly British journalists, but still has a wide variety of sources
    • Angela Hensel
      Angela Hensel on 26 Nov 13
       
      Can create your own profile of articles you have written
    • Angela Hensel
      Angela Hensel on 26 Nov 13
       
      You can subscribe to all articles written by a particular journalist and receive updates when he or she has written a new article
  • Angela Hensel on 26 Nov 13
     
    Nice website where you can search for articles written by a particular journalist
Robert Vencil

barndmeajournalist.com - 1 views

brandmeajournalist.com

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  • Robert Vencil on 27 Nov 13
     
    This is a blog I stumbled upon and I found the posts to be fairly helpful when thinking about entering the job market. It provided some helpful tips on branding and uses of social media to create your own brand. The resource page also had some helpful links for portfolio building.
Alex Hall

Associated Press Stylebook - 3 views

www.apstylebook.com/?do=product&pid=APGSG-917360-1

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    • Alex Hall
      Alex Hall on 30 Nov 13
       
      AP has had this software available for over a year. If there is going to be a change in newsrooms we will see it sooner rather than later.
  • StyleGuard includes current AP Stylebook guidance, with rules updated throughout the year to keep your writing covered by new additions and changes responding to news events and the evolution of the language.
  • checked automatically
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  • Each proposed correction is clearly highlighted in the document and shows you the corresponding AP Stylebook rule, so you always know why something was corrected
  • multiple style guides
  • one-year subscription
  • not to renew, you still can keep the software
  • If you decide
Jordan Kranse

Daily Grammar Lessons Blog - 1 views

dailygrammarlessons.blogspot.com

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    • Jordan Kranse
      Jordan Kranse on 26 Nov 13
       
      The list of all the topics they've covered makes it really easy to find whatever topic you need practice on.
  • Jordan Kranse on 26 Nov 13
     
    This blog is great for learning and brushing up on grammar. It posts a lesson on a different grammar rule every day, with sentences to practice that particular rule. It focuses on a different rule every month. I mostly like that it provides a lot of grammar practice, because it can be really hard to find a lot online.
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