This week was our first week in the course Jour1111. It was a good inroductory lecture and we were introduced to many new terms and definitons and give n a general overview of the journalism world and what was to be expected throughout the course. We were given direction and guidance for all pieces of assessment and given ideas for creating and reporting. I believe the course will be both challenging and rewarding as we embrace the world of journalism and prepare to conquer the world one story at a time.
I found the introduction and first week eye-opening and an open invitation to write and explore and learn as we immerse ourslves in the readings and take note of Bruce's words of wisdom in both the tute's and lectures.
Saturday, 31 March 2012
Monday, 26 March 2012
JOUR1111 WEEK 4 BLOG
Jour1111 week 4 Reflection.
The
Monday lecture for Week #4 is "Factual Storytelling – VISION
JOUR1111
WEEK4 !
This
week we learnt alot about factual story-telling using vision. i.e photography
journalism. I found this very interesting as it was something I had never
considered as being as important as the actual written text of a story or
article. However, after listening to the lecture, I see that it obviously is
and can recognize how the effective use of photography as either a
representation of the subject matter or story can go a long way in further
representing and displaying the main points of the story. It is also a very
effective way to capture readers
attention immediately and goes a long way toward adding further structure and symbolism to beautifully frame an article, draw readers attention to where the journalist wishes it to be drawn to and is universal in effectiveness and explanation.
attention immediately and goes a long way toward adding further structure and symbolism to beautifully frame an article, draw readers attention to where the journalist wishes it to be drawn to and is universal in effectiveness and explanation.
Kibera - The Shadow City
- without words, this photo represents a slum and its filfth plus rustic charm .
- a smile is absolutely universal in communicating meaning.
I can well thoroughly see now how this course provides a
broad introduction to Journalism and Communication and a foundation for further
study in these fields through developing both knowledge and understanding and
practical capacity.
Furthermore, this week we learnt plenty about photo journalism. In the tute we discussed the factual story-telling piece of assessment and also were required to report on a story using mainly photographic journalism, including a lead photo, video story and photo gallery, just to name a few.
We learnt about ways to best capture the audience or target demographics attention through photography and discussed how best to portray the main idea or point of the story to the audience using this same method, through photography. It was very interesting and highly informative, and I felt it was very helpful and found it to be very beneficial in the way of preparing us both for the next piece of assessment and for a career in journalism on the whole. It helped me to understand what captures audience attention and what would be most effective in drawing their attention to the story on a whole.
I also found it constructive in its direction to us about how to portray the main degrees and elements of the story through photography.
Thus, picture stories were the topic for this weeks lecture. The very first slide displayed a man with a camera and microphone. The irony in this was that the caption read,
"Actually, I work for a newspaper, but people won't talk to me without it." highlighting the prevalence of pictures.
We learnt about other developments in photo journalism, such as the capture and upload digital manipulation and whether it is harmful/detrimental or beneficial in today’s media and society. Additionally, we learnt about the relevance of picture stories in today’s media.
Bruce highlighted the damaging message digital photography in journalism can portray in an industry where glamour and image feed the label of perfection and play a huge role in it's use and need.
"No wonder our perception of beauty is distorted." reads the caption underneath the detailed digital photography film, which completely transforms the subject using the method of digital photography.
The use of digital photography in such extreme, damaging lengths is evident through this video. It is almost a miraculous transformation. It is both sad and shocking, yet a large part of photographic journalism is digital photography. The whole idea of digital publishing is that there is a whole lot more opportunity for visual stuff and material, (states Bruce in the lecture.)
Also, what makes a great photo? was a question Bruce asked the jour1111 co-hort.
The use of digital photography in such extreme, damaging lengths is evident through this video. It is almost a miraculous transformation. It is both sad and shocking, yet a large part of photographic journalism is digital photography. The whole idea of digital publishing is that there is a whole lot more opportunity for visual stuff and material, (states Bruce in the lecture.)
Also, what makes a great photo? was a question Bruce asked the jour1111 co-hort.
Not about text. Now it is about pictures. As the lecture slides stated, "In the beginning was the Word..." It then went on to dismiss text and to highlight the importance of pictures in current Media.
Picture stories everywhere,
Magazines, even money inclusive. 50 dollar bill!
Importance of pictures in journalism- used to tell a story when people couldn’t read or write as well as we can today.
Please feel free to follow the link to share enjoyment I received from the slides.
https://blackboard.elearning.uq.edu.au/bbcswebdav/pid-2178387-dt-content-rid-256635_1/courses/JOUR1111S_6220STx/Lecture_Week4_Pictures.pdf
I look forward to the readings for the week and can’t wait to apply the practical principles we learnt about photographic journalism to real-life situations where I can concentrate on and capture the body language of a subject and use it to relay a story, especially in the way of applying the real-life images I capture and using it in my piece of assessment and chosen factual story. Thus, I eagerly anticipate this application.After all, a picture is worth a thousand words.
"If it makes you laugh, if it makes you cry, if it rips out your heart, that's a good picture."
Eddie Adams, Pullitzer Prize-Winning Photojournalist.
https://blackboard.elearning.uq.edu.au/bbcswebdav/pid-2178387-dt-content-rid-256635_1/courses/JOUR1111S_6220STx/Lecture_Week4_Pictures.pdf
https://blackboard.elearning.uq.edu.au/bbcswebdav/pid-2178387-dt-content-rid-256635_1/courses/JOUR1111S_6220STx/Lecture_Week4_Pictures.pdf
I look forward to the readings for the week and can’t wait to apply the practical principles we learnt about photographic journalism to real-life situations where I can concentrate on and capture the body language of a subject and use it to relay a story, especially in the way of applying the real-life images I capture and using it in my piece of assessment and chosen factual story. Thus, I eagerly anticipate this application.After all, a picture is worth a thousand words.
"If it makes you laugh, if it makes you cry, if it rips out your heart, that's a good picture."
Eddie Adams, Pullitzer Prize-Winning Photojournalist.
https://blackboard.elearning.uq.edu.au/bbcswebdav/pid-2178387-dt-content-rid-256635_1/courses/JOUR1111S_6220STx/Lecture_Week4_Pictures.pdf
This URL will link to slides from the lecture that really impacted on my learning and enjoyment of the week and lecture.
Saturday, 17 March 2012
WEEK 3 BLOG JOUR1111 STORIES ABOUT TEXT. A REVEIW ON ALL WE LEARNT AND A BIT MORE!:)
This week was us journo's 3rd week of Jour 1111 at UQ St Lucia. We really got into report writing this week, looked at newspaper articles, and did plenty of work on blogs. I really love the creativity and chance and opportunity these blogs give us to express feedback, define and review and reflect on what we learn in the lectures, which I know is the purpose, but I am really feeling the benefits of such an outlet to express views and re-iterate points which stood out most.
I find it very helpful and educational to be able to express what we have known and learnt and enjoyed throughout the week, and tutorials and lectures.
We met further students, heard from a guest Skye Doherty lecturer about her blogging experience which was met with much fun and hilarity, and enjoyed brief discussion and intuition on newspaper writing and reporting. We looked at some very interesti8ng examples in articles. I found all this information extremely interesting and enlightening as it opened my eyes to further way of communicating text in a journalistic way and how text is represented through journalism and the eyes of a journalist.
I was enthralled yet horrified at some of the images Bruce used in the lecture throught his powerpoint presentation, yet found it fascinating to hear and read as we caught on to the way text and language is used thorughout newspaper articles . The inverted pyramid was also introiduced and how to use the inverted pyramid when gathering and reporting informnation for a story. Plz see link for your own viewing of these pictures and very interesting presentation of text and writing, and communication in jour1111! We learnt key points about what text is.
https://blackboard.elearning.uq.edu.au/bbcswebdav/pid-2171650-dt-content-rid-225324_1/courses/JOUR1111S_6220STx/JOUR1111Week3_text.pdf
The inverted pyramid 5 w's and h was very helpful for story-reporting writing. The inverted pyramid helps to order importance of facts and information in constructive writing and expression. It's method of arranging information, interest and relevance for readers and for the purpose of captivating an audience, makes for attention grabbing reading, helping to take charge of a captive audience. I thought this was really cool but had not previously made good use of it as a tool for better writing and reporting.
It's use has become almost second nature however, now when writing, interviewing and getting a story and hope fully it will prove to be useful in other subjects and areas. The inverted pyramid is effective when ordering information from least important to most important for readers.
Further interesting points to note in the article and quotes which stood out, included this observation in Horst Pottker. (2003)
Very important
This link gives more information and clarity. It will link to the very article whcih is most comprehensive for providing information about the inverted pyramid.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/1461670032000136596
Text, expression and pictures have given us a strong, broad background in ways and means and types of communication. We have seen how media, new and old, text, pictures, photography and different modes of stroy-telling, inclduing the importance and relevance of content come together to create a broad sense of understanding of journalsim and communication in Jour 1111.
If we cannot grasp the broad spectrum and different modes and types of communication in journalism, then we have not fully understood the powerful channels of influence available to us throiugh the media today in all different ways-t.V, newspaper, radio, magazines, stretching to New Media, which incorporates everything online, and must include Web iterations.
Web 3.0, the Semantic Web, 2.0 Social Networking, including sites such as Facebook and Twitter which have great and overflowing pulling potential and influence for young and old alike. Then there is Web1.0, which includes sites such as Google and search engines.
It is one of a sphere of influence- to, as was stated in one of the first lectures, become as close as possible to the heart of the people.-to report on what is true.
Carmel has noted many times, and greatly stressed the essence of importance she feels should be placed on acquirinbg and reporting the facts and only the facts for a story- reporting truthfully, making the necessary phone calls to ensure that you give your readers a factual account of the events, maintaining ethics and integrity, not compromising one's beliefs or ability for the sake of an audience, if this means crossing moral and/or ethical boundaries which have underpinned a standard previously or which have already been established. Compromise on an editorial or factual story or report is never ok if it requires you to go so far as to present false or mis-leading information.
Ethics underpins everything. Carmel stated that truth and honesty are both major keys to good reporting, as is having and maintaining strong ethics and an observant practice. I found this information to be particularly good and helpful, let alone true and totally able to be agreed with as the basis alone for excellent morals, good stories and outstanding research.
I want to always uphold the best ethics in my practice and also in my life, to always be considered a worthy, trustworthy journalist, who respects and trusts the laws and codes of ethics. and how to construct It is thew right thing to do to make a phone call if you are unsure about some ethical matters for an
Text is …
Fast
Dominant headlines and their impact was also discussed. Also bloggers interaction with social media and there were also examples of web iterations, search engines, and some crazy stories about what can happen in the world of online media. Metadata, excerpts and Tags were all terms that I was not overly sure of or familiar with but found very interesting none-the-less, and embraced the knowledge and freedom brought about by new and extended vocabulary, especially IT terms useful to to jour1111! It was exciting to listen and broaden my knowledge through the lecture, while remaining interested, engaged and entertained at the same time, much to my delight!
i anticipate more readings and media use interest, diaries and articles as we continue to blog, read and write our way through the semester.
https://blackboard.elearning.uq.edu.au/bbcswebdav/pid-2171650-dt-content-rid-225324_1/courses/JOUR1111S_6220STx/JOUR1111Week3_text.pdf
Thus, blogs are intended to be an avenue of expression and
commitment to portraying a certain message or opinion that one wants to share
with the world. They can be in reflection form, suit in-depth analysis and also
include lists of impersonal links, as I have done frequently. Blogs are able to
be used in conjunction with images, audio, video or text. It can be in dot point, essay or report writing form. Factual story-telling is another strong form means and way of communication through blogging and text to an audience.
I find it very helpful and educational to be able to express what we have known and learnt and enjoyed throughout the week, and tutorials and lectures.
We met further students, heard from a guest Skye Doherty lecturer about her blogging experience which was met with much fun and hilarity, and enjoyed brief discussion and intuition on newspaper writing and reporting. We looked at some very interesti8ng examples in articles. I found all this information extremely interesting and enlightening as it opened my eyes to further way of communicating text in a journalistic way and how text is represented through journalism and the eyes of a journalist.
I was enthralled yet horrified at some of the images Bruce used in the lecture throught his powerpoint presentation, yet found it fascinating to hear and read as we caught on to the way text and language is used thorughout newspaper articles . The inverted pyramid was also introiduced and how to use the inverted pyramid when gathering and reporting informnation for a story. Plz see link for your own viewing of these pictures and very interesting presentation of text and writing, and communication in jour1111! We learnt key points about what text is.
https://blackboard.elearning.uq.edu.au/bbcswebdav/pid-2171650-dt-content-rid-225324_1/courses/JOUR1111S_6220STx/JOUR1111Week3_text.pdf
The inverted pyramid 5 w's and h was very helpful for story-reporting writing. The inverted pyramid helps to order importance of facts and information in constructive writing and expression. It's method of arranging information, interest and relevance for readers and for the purpose of captivating an audience, makes for attention grabbing reading, helping to take charge of a captive audience. I thought this was really cool but had not previously made good use of it as a tool for better writing and reporting.
It's use has become almost second nature however, now when writing, interviewing and getting a story and hope fully it will prove to be useful in other subjects and areas. The inverted pyramid is effective when ordering information from least important to most important for readers.
It was interesting also, to note facts and historical information about the inverted pyramid, in the Horst-Pottker (2003) article. Information about this was covered in lecture 2. I found historical information about the inverted pyramid interesting. For example, the fact that the first examples of the inverted pyramid only occurred in the 1870's and 1880's (cf. Schudson, 1978, pp. 61-87) was a very interesting point. As he states "Although some authors the murder of President Lincoln on 14 April 1865 as the decisive moment when the rise of the inverted pyramid began (cf. Emery and Emery, 1996, p. 143f.). It is more likely, and he argues instead, that the first examples of the pyramid only occurred in the 1870s and 1880s
“The inverted pyramid form
was not common until the 1880s and not standard
until the turn of the century” (Mindich,
1998, p. 68).
Further interesting points to note in the article and quotes which stood out, included this observation in Horst Pottker. (2003)
Very important
Least important
Information is arranged from least important to to most important for the reader. This diagram is helpful in orgnaising and delegating information from one end and from one portion of the pyramid to the other.
Horst Po¨ttker (2003): News and its communicative quality: the inverted
Horst Po¨ttker (2003): News and its communicative quality: the inverted
pyramid—when and why did it appear?, Journalism Studies, 4:4, 501-511
This link gives more information and clarity. It will link to the very article whcih is most comprehensive for providing information about the inverted pyramid.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/1461670032000136596
To relate back to the topic of text, Skye Doherty was our guest lecturer. She was bright and humorous. The information she gave us was sharp and informative. I grasped with clarity the ways and means of use of text in Journalism and communication.
Text, expression and pictures have given us a strong, broad background in ways and means and types of communication. We have seen how media, new and old, text, pictures, photography and different modes of stroy-telling, inclduing the importance and relevance of content come together to create a broad sense of understanding of journalsim and communication in Jour 1111.
If we cannot grasp the broad spectrum and different modes and types of communication in journalism, then we have not fully understood the powerful channels of influence available to us throiugh the media today in all different ways-t.V, newspaper, radio, magazines, stretching to New Media, which incorporates everything online, and must include Web iterations.
Web 3.0, the Semantic Web, 2.0 Social Networking, including sites such as Facebook and Twitter which have great and overflowing pulling potential and influence for young and old alike. Then there is Web1.0, which includes sites such as Google and search engines.
As these different types and modes of media and communication are understood, we become more effective journalists and communicators, which is what Jour1111 is all about. If we can grasp the keys, means and methods to effective journalism and communication and enagage in them in our writing and journalism, our writing and reporting skills will be better.-
It is one of a sphere of influence- to, as was stated in one of the first lectures, become as close as possible to the heart of the people.-to report on what is true.
Carmel has noted many times, and greatly stressed the essence of importance she feels should be placed on acquirinbg and reporting the facts and only the facts for a story- reporting truthfully, making the necessary phone calls to ensure that you give your readers a factual account of the events, maintaining ethics and integrity, not compromising one's beliefs or ability for the sake of an audience, if this means crossing moral and/or ethical boundaries which have underpinned a standard previously or which have already been established. Compromise on an editorial or factual story or report is never ok if it requires you to go so far as to present false or mis-leading information.
Ethics underpins everything. Carmel stated that truth and honesty are both major keys to good reporting, as is having and maintaining strong ethics and an observant practice. I found this information to be particularly good and helpful, let alone true and totally able to be agreed with as the basis alone for excellent morals, good stories and outstanding research.
For the most, it gave us ideas and good advice and wisdom, about what to do and ways to maintain upholding good ethics when writing stories and pieces of journalistic communication. These are the requirements I deeply wish to satisfy, and goes to show that possessing strong and good moral character will go a long way toward success in a career in journalism and praise-worthy writing in general, let alone as a basis for a career. Honesty combined with talent are key.
I want to always uphold the best ethics in my practice and also in my life, to always be considered a worthy, trustworthy journalist, who respects and trusts the laws and codes of ethics. and how to construct It is thew right thing to do to make a phone call if you are unsure about some ethical matters for an
Text is …
Fast
•
Flexible
•
Complete control
•
Portable
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Searchable• Dominates online
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"Did the inverted pyramid really succeed in
making its way into American newspapers between
1850 and 1870, possibly with a push
between 1861 and 1865 during the Civil War?
Even if this could be empirically proven, it
would not resolve the question why it did not
disappear after the electric telegraph had become
fully reliable if one sees in the unreliability
of that technology not only the primary
cause but also the reason for the subsequent
development of the pyramid form of newswriting.
If, however, use of the inverted pyramid in
newspaper reporting between 1850 and 1870
did not significantly increase, the technological
thesis would at least require serious re-evaluation
if it were not dismissed altogether."
Dominant headlines and their impact was also discussed. Also bloggers interaction with social media and there were also examples of web iterations, search engines, and some crazy stories about what can happen in the world of online media. Metadata, excerpts and Tags were all terms that I was not overly sure of or familiar with but found very interesting none-the-less, and embraced the knowledge and freedom brought about by new and extended vocabulary, especially IT terms useful to to jour1111! It was exciting to listen and broaden my knowledge through the lecture, while remaining interested, engaged and entertained at the same time, much to my delight!
i anticipate more readings and media use interest, diaries and articles as we continue to blog, read and write our way through the semester.
https://blackboard.elearning.uq.edu.au/bbcswebdav/pid-2171650-dt-content-rid-225324_1/courses/JOUR1111S_6220STx/JOUR1111Week3_text.pdf
A DEPTH OF VOCABULARY IN WEEK 2 JOUR1111.
Week 2 Jour 1111
Also the brash vocabulary in this quote more than caught just a glimpse of my attention, "The best people go into journalism..and the assholes into law"...I found this strangely confidence building and motivating and uplifting. It was humorous to be made aware of the viewpoint that we are engaging in a challenge. It was an encouraging way to introduce the course. Plz follow this link. https://blackboard.elearning.uq.edu.au/bbcswebdav/pid-2163539-dt-content-rid-163241_1/courses/JOUR1111S_6220STx/JOUR1111_Week2_New_News.pdf
Web 2.0 –"NEW MEDIA""SOCIAL WEB"
The
(i.e. “Mass Communication”)
It is a whole new fascinating world, becoming familiar with the different types of media and communication, these including public, commercial, new and old. Photography, reporting and factual story-telling are other modes of communication in joirnalism. Learning all about these techniques, viewpoints and methods contribute to and enhance skills and experience for a professional, successful career in journalism.
A few interesting concepts I was previously unaware of were introduced this week. This included the inverted pyramid and also the 3 different kinds of web iterations...web 1.0 - information web, Web 2.0 social networking web. This included sites such as Facebook, twitter and blogger while web 3.0 was the semantic web and was used more for personal information and is very much self focused.
Further more, I found useful and almost fell in love with some quotes used by Dr Redman in the lecture this week. Plz follow this link to catch a glimpse of his inspired work. Some few that caught me and really resonated included..."I became a journalist to become as close as possible to the heart of the people."
Also the brash vocabulary in this quote more than caught just a glimpse of my attention, "The best people go into journalism..and the assholes into law"...I found this strangely confidence building and motivating and uplifting. It was humorous to be made aware of the viewpoint that we are engaging in a challenge. It was an encouraging way to introduce the course. Plz follow this link. https://blackboard.elearning.uq.edu.au/bbcswebdav/pid-2163539-dt-content-rid-163241_1/courses/JOUR1111S_6220STx/JOUR1111_Week2_New_News.pdf
This week we also talked about new news-different web iterations were included. For example, Web 3.0 was discussed and described its iterations and what that involves.
The lecture was entitled New News. It touched on Web iterations of 1.0, 2.0 and 3.0 and what each one entailed. We also discussed news under Web 3.0. I found this topic vastly interesting as it brings up the ways, means and methods of communication so vast almost it is invasive in its social nature. Thus, Web 3.0 is labelled, the "Semantic Web". It is also able to deliver vast and comprehensive information about many requests and interest all at once. eg: a web 3.0 user may do a search for specific places to dine, in a specific area at a specific price, and the web 3.0 site and machine will then search the internet for suitable places to eat, at suitable times and approraite prices. it is a very helpful, useful tool in an age where we need everyhting now, need it to marry up and have many requests we need answered all at once. it makes life easier when this is possible and we are shown how to do it and the wide wide world becomes available to us at our fingertips, matching up all the details in our life for us!
This is the nature of social networking sites such as facebook, LinkdIn under Web 2.0.
Web Iterations
This is the nature of social networking sites such as facebook, LinkdIn under Web 2.0.
Web Iterations
Web 2.0 –"NEW MEDIA""SOCIAL WEB"
We learnt about Old Media, otherwise known as "Heritage". This entailed T.V Radio, Newspapers and Magazines.
Thus, New Media consists of online entertainment, with Rupert Murdoch's organisation Newscorp, responsible for more than a 30% share in ownership of media worldwide. this emanates massive pull and influence all over the Southern hemisphere, which is most conducive and interesting, adding to the research needed and interest in both new and old media.
The lecture was enjoyable and informative
Web
Iterations
Iterations
“OLD MEDIA”
“Traditional” / “Heritage” / “Legacy” Media
Examples:
Newspapers
Magazines
Radio
Television
(i.e. “Mass Communication”)
It is a whole new fascinating world, becoming familiar with the different types of media and communication, these including public, commercial, new and old. Photography, reporting and factual story-telling are other modes of communication in joirnalism. Learning all about these techniques, viewpoints and methods contribute to and enhance skills and experience for a professional, successful career in journalism.
Web Iteration
Old media (traditional media, heritage media, legacy media) are media platforms that were essentially derived from an industrial paradigm.
Created and developed in the late 19th and first half of the 20th centuries, these platforms –newspapers, magazines, radio and television –are essentially instruments of mass communication targeting large aggregated audiences, albeit within their own specific markets.
Old media (traditional media, heritage media, legacy media) are media platforms that were essentially derived from an industrial paradigm.
Created and developed in the late 19th and first half of the 20th centuries, these platforms –newspapers, magazines, radio and television –are essentially instruments of mass communication targeting large aggregated audiences, albeit within their own specific markets.
(Harrison 2009:9)
"For budding journalists, not having a blog is like a budding musician refusing to play gigs without a record deal." (Bradshaw. P, et. al, 2011, p.74)
It remains to be seen whether blogs as an avenue for citizen journalism will see much headway over the next decade in reaching the public and maintaining a channel and public forum for opinions and views to be raised. Furthermore common perceptions challenged and the media system challeneged also, especially in the area of reporting nonfactual information on the grounds of acquiring more money and obtaining more power. Hegemony is a driving force and one which must be come against with the full force of heaven.
Power in this manner is only achieved through a common perception or spoken or unspoken agreement. there is power purely because no-one else is in power and because that is the way the person or organisation says it is. They are in power because they have all authority. Another example is a flow chart diagram of the relationship between the media, arts, law, education and tourism industry. The 4 (and more) latter industries are too dependent on the former industry of the media to challenge it's power or status. The success of the last 4 areas depends on the media's influence around the world and so they allow the hegemony to remain. Even the tourism industry would collapse without proper support and advertising funded by and provided by the media. Newscorp owns %30 of the world's media, including fox studios and channel 9. This is a huge chunk of the media pie. News corp demands a follower-ship based on its benefits and resources on offer. These 4 mountains need the media, therefore power results from this need. News corp feeds on this, causing corruption, greed and hegemony. Because of it's powerful position, it is not questioned. Companies refuse to or do nothing to question the arrangement or agreement.
Neil Mcintosh has taken a particular interest in the consumer web, blogging, Apple computer and telecoms. His personal blog is one of freedom of speech and the future of journalism. He's a regular pundit and speaker on the future of journalism, and maintains his personal blog atcompletetosh.com.
Thus, the article highlighted what makes a blog a blog. This simple yet necessary information I felt was perfect for me, definitely providing knowledge and information I needed to hear. Furthermore, it dove into the the wide range of types of blog and offered advice on maintaining a successful blog.
As Blood (2000) states, "...with the adoption of blogs by a wider, non-technical user base, there came what blog historian Rebecca Blood (2000) calls a 'cult of personality phase', where authorship, experience and opinion came to the fore, and the 'diary' form of the 'web log' became prominent. (Bradshaw. P, et. al, 2011, p.74)
Also this week I frequently referred to the reading, the online journalism handbook. (Bradshaw.P, Rohumaa, L, The Online Journalism Handbook, Pearson Education Limited,2011 ) I found the reading an interesting piece of journalism.
Thus, I found the article was extremely interesting and entertaining reading-wise, but also very informative and eye-opening, in giving helpful hints, tools and information toward our blog. It is very relevant to the current blogging task and discusses in detail blogging and goes through step-by-step the how to in the blogging world. It is hopeful, that as the assessment criteria anticipates, the blog will become a treasure trove of articles, factual stories and information that we found useful and informative, combined with pieces of our own writing, formulating opinions and hypotheses on a variety of widely published and vastly discussed issues through out the media at present.
I found the information the article provided on the blog to be very helpful, comprehensive and explanatory in uncovering in more detail purposes, types and ways and means of blogs. Being largely unacquainted with the practice or possibilities in blogging and using it as an avenue for citizen journalism, expressing opinion or online reporting.
"For budding journalists, not having a blog is like a budding musician refusing to play gigs without a record deal." (Bradshaw. P, et. al, 2011, p.74)
It remains to be seen whether blogs as an avenue for citizen journalism will see much headway over the next decade in reaching the public and maintaining a channel and public forum for opinions and views to be raised. Furthermore common perceptions challenged and the media system challeneged also, especially in the area of reporting nonfactual information on the grounds of acquiring more money and obtaining more power. Hegemony is a driving force and one which must be come against with the full force of heaven.
Power in this manner is only achieved through a common perception or spoken or unspoken agreement. there is power purely because no-one else is in power and because that is the way the person or organisation says it is. They are in power because they have all authority. Another example is a flow chart diagram of the relationship between the media, arts, law, education and tourism industry. The 4 (and more) latter industries are too dependent on the former industry of the media to challenge it's power or status. The success of the last 4 areas depends on the media's influence around the world and so they allow the hegemony to remain. Even the tourism industry would collapse without proper support and advertising funded by and provided by the media. Newscorp owns %30 of the world's media, including fox studios and channel 9. This is a huge chunk of the media pie. News corp demands a follower-ship based on its benefits and resources on offer. These 4 mountains need the media, therefore power results from this need. News corp feeds on this, causing corruption, greed and hegemony. Because of it's powerful position, it is not questioned. Companies refuse to or do nothing to question the arrangement or agreement.
"do not be deceived. God is not mocked. Whatsoever a man sows, that shall he reap. If a man sows to the flesh, from that nature he will reap destruction. but if he sows to the spirit, from that nature he will reap eternal life." (Gal 6:
I think of and use this quote in relation to the corruption and hegemony operating in Media conglomerate Newscorp at present and address the great need for moral stance against its hiddenness and corruption.
these powerful words are taken from the Bible.
As Neil McIntosh, Head of Editorial Development at The Guardian, put it, on his blog:
"If you enter the jobs market without one, no matter how good your degree, you;re increasingly likely to lose out to people who better present all they can do, and have the experience of creating and curating their own site. If a brilliant graduate didn't have a blog, but still made interview, I'd be asking politely, why not..."
Neil Mcintosh has taken a particular interest in the consumer web, blogging, Apple computer and telecoms. His personal blog is one of freedom of speech and the future of journalism. He's a regular pundit and speaker on the future of journalism, and maintains his personal blog atcompletetosh.com.
Neil McIntosh is head of editorial development at Guardian Unlimited, with responsibility for journalistic innovation, including the roll-out of the site's weblogs, audio and video. Between 1999 and 2004 he was deputy editor of the Guardian's technology section, covering the dot.com boom and subsequent bust.
Thus, the importance of blogging is fore-grounded as we catch an insight into the professional forte enhanced by a good blog.
Thus, the concept of blogging is innovative and fascinating, being barely a decade old, (Bradshaw. P, et. al, 2011, p.74) giving a voice to the voiceless and a chance to explore creativity to the brave and fearless, whose opinions and viewpoints mean more to them than the piercing judgement and criticism of others. Their say is what matters, not what other say that counts and is the key. It is this revelation that Neil Mcintosh has.
Thus, the article highlighted what makes a blog a blog. This simple yet necessary information I felt was perfect for me, definitely providing knowledge and information I needed to hear. Furthermore, it dove into the the wide range of types of blog and offered advice on maintaining a successful blog.
The blog is seen as an avenue to begin writing and reporting about issues that matter to the reader, while allowing our opinions to come through, fostering growth and transformation and increasing confidence and intensifying research and interview skills in our writing style and ability.
I find them interesting as an outlet for opinions and resonation with one's own truth.
As Blood (2000) states, "...with the adoption of blogs by a wider, non-technical user base, there came what blog historian Rebecca Blood (2000) calls a 'cult of personality phase', where authorship, experience and opinion came to the fore, and the 'diary' form of the 'web log' became prominent. (Bradshaw. P, et. al, 2011, p.74)
The technology of blogging is barely a decafe old. There are various candidates for the first blogger, (jncluding some who pre-date the World Wide Web! and the first 'blog' but the key chnage came in 19999 when the first blogging services emerged which allowed anyone to create a blog with the knowledge of the html.
I also found interesting this week the notion of editing in journalism and the phrase emerged, "There is no such thing as good writing, just good re-writing."
(Redman, 2012, SJC)
(Redman, 2012, SJC)
Wednesday, 14 March 2012
JULIA'S MEDIA USE DIARY. LOUD AND PROUD 8/3-20/3
My Media: MEDIA USE DIARY
10 days coverage 8/3/2012-21/3/2012
A close follow through the world of media and its relatives: An individual perspective and day in the life of a Jour1111 student in the media.
Total = 5 hours
Total = 3 hours.
TOTAL MEDIA 10.5 hours!
I deduced that I spent the most time either on the phone or online doing readings. I also used the internet quite considerably for online banking and also used blackboard for online readings and journal articles. I did spend some time watching t.v but not too much for fear of falling behind elsewhere. However those doco’s sure are interesting and spent time listening to radio also, Social networking I used quite a bit too, face booking, blogging and plenty of time on blackboard. Emails were another huge usage. I did some lazy podcast listening to and also read some e-zines, which I had never done before. I found this useful and informative. Spent a lot of time in old media too, as is evident, reading textbooks and listening to newsworthy programs on the radio, so quite a bit of radio usage.
These graphs are quite comprehensive. Thus, it is evident that the majority of media usage time spent was on useful pass times such as online readings, email, internet and as a whole was more for educational purposes rather than entertainment and pleasure.
10 days coverage 8/3/2012-21/3/2012
Blog for Media Use Diary Record of Media Use over 10 days:
From Thurs 8/03/2012 – Thurs 22/03/2012
DAY 1 8/3
Today I spoke on the phone for a total of 30 mins. I also used facebook for brief communication with friends I don’t see much. 30 mins I probably also mainly use the web for online banking. I watch quite a few podcasts on youtube and listen to music.
Downloaded music and searched for entertainment. New Media 45 mins. I would also use phone banking and look up directions from the vast variety of media available from an i-phone!
I used media to check twitter and create twitter account. Also, listened to cd’s and sets of teaching files! Did this with little sis tonite…total 1 hour.
I have been meaning to Skype with my best friend who lives in London for over 2 weeks now! Facebook, online banking and email check also, 30 mins
I also use Media for roughly 20 minutes a day on podcasts. I do not have a smart phone but do have an i-phone and I use this more and more.
Total Media Use 4.5 hours
MEDIA USE DIARY DAYS
Day 3
10/3
Saturday. I used hardly any media today. Facebook use accounted for 30 mins new media time and a few phonecalls back and forth between my sister accounted for 45 mins old media. Also add 15 mins for mobile phone use between friends,Telephone call with mum, and also looked up where to buy flowers from on the internet at work. This took 1 hour online time. Additionally, internet purchase and research for = 30 mins online training. 1 hour of phone calls. Went straight out that night, texting on phone during dinner and watch podcasts 30 min internet when got home!
OLD MEDIA
OLD MEDIA
Day 4 11/3
This included possibly 25 mins internet time. I went to church tonight and listened to music and watched lights on stage. Also, watched power point presentation and used photocopying machine. 30 mins
Had phone stolen. Prior to this, I had been an avid user of my brand new I phone. + Apple store phone, internet computer interest and use 3 hours!
Total = 4.5 hours
12/3
Called tech support for computer fault at work, checked online banking during work break and did transfer, total of 15 mins media use, coupled with listening to music for 1 hour as I drove to and from work.
I went on face book to organise to Skype with friend overseas. Also, I used text and facebook to organise dinner with family. Online reading too for 25 mins. NEW MEDIA
13/3
Few short phone calls. 20 mins I used media for total of 5 hours. Uni reading total 2 hours. Limited to using the internet for online banking emails and facebook, email and internet for uni work. I read an e-zine. I also use the internet for bible gateway and looking up verses. Used a foreign student Samsung galaxy phone. 10 mins Checked facebook 10 mins and saved all my work to student hard-drive. 3 hours online for uni today.
Day 7 14/3
Let’s start this morning with already online readings, emails, productions and registered interested in School of Journalism production. Also, I went to the labs before lecture and printed slides and also went to the lecture. I watched a highly informative media used power point presentation. 1 hour usage. After this, I texted on my phone and then went to the computer labs to start on my next piece of assessment. Online media use there 2 hours.
15/3
20 mins internet use, 4 hours reading, 1 hour online
Day 9
Have been doing online banking. 10 mins. Used face book with sister last night. Listened to radio- 30 minutes. Online training at work 3 hours. I have also used old media, such as T.V, email Newspaper to look for car. I went to church and watched Power Point and listened to music- 2 hours freedom to create for ourselves and be in charge of our assessment.
Media Use 17/3
Day 10
Looked for cars in Newspaper again. Old media use 60 mins. Spent 30 mins old media. Have spent a total of 3 hours online doing work and internet readings for uni. Printed some slides. Spoke on phone for half an hour. Used Aunty’s i-phone=20mins.
Total 4.75 hours media use for Saturday.
Total 4.75 hours media use for Saturday.
Day 11
I spoke to insurance claim company on phone (handset land-line) for 15mins. I did online training at work for possible 3 hours at work. Spoke to family and texted friends total of 1 hour. Did facebook check and catch up for over 1 hour. I also used a considerable amount of time doing online banking tonite. Total 6 hours
19/3 Monday Day 12 Media Use
Few texts and phonecalls. Listened to radio on way to uni and used internet for online readings and used echo 360 today for first time. Also blogged, so total media use 3 hours for online work, phone, internet, t.v and radio.
Few texts and phonecalls. Listened to radio on way to uni and used internet for online readings and used echo 360 today for first time. Also blogged, so total media use 3 hours for online work, phone, internet, t.v and radio.
Media use Diary 20/3
Day 13
Facebook 30 mins. 1 hour email in touch with tutors. 2 hour c'ds in car on way to uni. Watched powerpoints at church and at uni for study and clarification. 30 mins. Did some online reading and spoke on mobile phone, total 25 mins and 2 hours all day. Spoke on phone to sister for 30 mins and took an extra 20 mins in morning listening to news on radio. Read paper for 30 mins. Also 60 mins T.V. Total old media time 2 hours. Watched tv and more online reading so add on 2 hours!
Analysis and Conclusion
To draw an analysis, in comparison to other students, I probably am not as much of an avid Facebook user as percentage of other students. However, I joined the masses of students who only have one Facebook account and no twitter account. Plus, I also joined the majority who did not have a blogging account. I drew similarities here. I have i-phone like 44.2% of students and use my facebook app most. Furthermore, like the majority of the jour1111 co-hort, I use the internet for 2-3 hours per day. I concur with other students who listen to the radio for under 1 hour, have a P.C and get my news online. I do not have an E-Reader or Tablet and agree that although surveys are helpful, they are not enjoyable.
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