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Published on Nov 19, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

WELCOME

Newsroom

NEWSROOM TEAM

The VOICE OF WMCAT

Agenda July 1

  • Looking at examples...
  • Design Challenge
  • Haiku Deck account

Journalism

Keys to quality
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Design Standards

Keys to News Writing
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ABC's

Remember your...

Accurate

Truthful / Free of errors

Brevity

If it is not needed...Don't use it!

Clarity

Enough said.

5 W's

Remember
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Who, What, When, Where, Why

and sometimes How and So What
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THe Nut Graph

Why am I writing this, and why do I think the reader should read it?
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Quotes

If its important...Put-it-Up

LenGth

4-6 paragraphs (3-4 sentences each)

Headline

Tell the story in the first five words
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Challenge

Neighborhood Hero
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Design Challenge

Neighborhood Hero

Your Challenge

  • Discover what makes a good neighborhood hero/who is a local hero?
  • Share ideas...
  • Create a Newspaper or Magazine Article highlighting your hero.
  • If we have time...Create a faux Facebook page for your hero.
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WHat We Do

WHAT WE DO...
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COMMUNICATE

WHAT WE DO...
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Interview People to discover qualities of a hero

Discover
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Discover

Find out what the public thinks about their heroes...  
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INTERVIEW

WHAT WE DO...
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Search for Meaning

What we do...

SHARE OUR VOICE THROUGH WRITTEN EXPRESSION

WHAT WE DO...
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BRING STORIES TO LIFE

WHAT WE DO...
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Share Your Story

Social Media Moment

Capture our audience

What we do...
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Interview

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Share Your Story

Social Media Moment

Getting the most from your interview

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Interview Basics

  • Ask for permission.
  • Thank them for their time.
  • Make them feel comfortable.
  • Take Good Notes!!!!
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Share Your Story

Social Media Moment

Examples

  • Describe a time when you overcame failure?
  • What obstacles did you face?
  • How did you overcome these challenges?
  • Was there anybody who helped you? Describe their impact on your life.
  • What makes you say that?

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Share Your Story

Social Media Moment

Overcoming Failure (5-6 questions)

  • Create open-ended. Avoid "Yes/No" questions
  • Try to understand "HOW" they came to overcome failure.
  • Ask followup questions to dig deeper..."What makes you say that?"
  • Keep trying to "UNCOVER" their feelings.
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