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Foust Chapter 5 & 7

Foust Chapter 5 & 7. Writing and Editing Online/ Using Online Reporting Sources. Introduction to Writing for Online Media. The written word is the heart of online journalism Old rules of journalism still apply— Some unique considerations exist. Scanning.

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Foust Chapter 5 & 7

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  1. Foust Chapter 5 & 7 Writing and Editing Online/ Using Online Reporting Sources

  2. Introduction to Writing for Online Media • The written word is the heart of online journalism • Old rules of journalism still apply— • Some unique considerations exist

  3. Scanning • Online readers scan rather than read • Reading material from a computer screen takes longer and is more tiring • Serifs and san sarifs • People will read online information if it is written and presented well

  4. Writing for the Online Reader • Headline writing important • Short sentences and paragraphs • Subheads and bolding • Directness vs. sarcasm or wit • Bullet points and lists • Voice • More personal, conversational

  5. Story Structures • Inverted pyramid • Chronological • Narrative • Thematic

  6. 3-Layered Approach • Scannable Heads and blurbs • Online story • Longer print story, multimedia extras and reporter notes

  7. Updating Online Stories • Online readers expect updated information, especially in breaking stories. • Inverted pyramid story style can be modified or restructured easily. • Key is to integrate new information smoothly into story—keep most important information near the beginning.

  8. The Internet as a Reporting Source • The Internet can be an extremely valuable information source. • Journalists should treat information they find on the Internet the same way they treat any other information—with caution. • “Merely delivering raw information is not journalism.”

  9. E-Mail Related Sources • E-mail • Newsgroups • Listservs

  10. Using E-Mail • Benefits of time-shifting communication • Should not be used in place of telephone or in-person interviews • Why? • Can be a useful tool to • Establish initial contact • Check facts • Ask for follow-up information

  11. Using Newsgroups and Listservs • Can be havens for false information • Can also be good sources for background information or to help locate sources • Can lead to others who are working on the topic or who can be approached for advice • http://newslink.org/email.html • Can keep journalists up to date with current topics and provide a starting point for a story • Provides a human touch for reaction and impact • Identity issues?

  12. Web Page–Based Sources • General references sources • http://www.nytimes.com/navigator/ • Specialized sources • http://powereporting.com/ • Search engines • http://google.com/ • Directories • Find people: http://ojr.org/ojr/technology/1027538596.php • Online journalism sites • Wikis/Databases

  13. Evaluating Web Site Owners • Dissect the different parts of the URL • Check the InterNIC Web site to find the registered owner of a Web site • http://www.internic.net/

  14. Other Evaluation Criteria • Personal Web pages—journalists need to be skeptical and check any information found there • Other Web site items to check thoroughly: • Grammar and spelling • Overall design • Date for most recent update • Contact information • Be aware of actions of hackers

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