I peer edited 3 people:
-Garrett Runing
-Sam Ross
-Stephanie Coleman
My paper was peer edited by:
-Garrett Runing
-Sam Ross
-Kyle Jonas
Friday, April 29, 2011
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Final Hard News Story Assignment
The Minnesota Twins, typically annual contenders in the American League, find themselves in fourth place out of five teams in the Central Division. The Twins are 29th in the league in runs scored, 26th in the league in on base percentage, and 28th in the league in slugging percentage, which has baseball analysts and Twins fans everywhere scratching their heads. In an off-season that consisted of the healing of key players Justin Morneau and Joe Nathan, and the acquisition of the Japanese phenom second-basemen (Tsuyoshi Nishioka), nobody could have expected such a slow start from the reigning A.L. Central Champions. Instead of turning on their team, though, spirited members of "Twins Territory" are convinced that the slow start is merely a speed bump in the long, 162-game season.
"We always start the year bad," said Twins-faithul Kyle Jonas. "We're just in a slump that we'll be able to get out of within the next few weeks."
Although the Twins have struggled to collectively produce runs, certain bats in their lineup have been off to a hot start. Twins outfielder Jason Kubel is hitting a staggering .354 through the first three weeks of the season, which is second amongst all hitters in the American League. Denard Span has also been off to a great start in the leadoff role, with an on-base percentage of .358. Twins fans are confident in their team, and the early signs of production that they have seen from marquis players.
"Jim Thome and Danny Valencia have come up clutch this year," claimed Garrett Runing, a Twins fan for 18 seasons, "They're the best team, dude. They're 'bout to kill it.
Over the past couple of years, the Twins have been the only consistent winning team in Minnesota. High hopes for the Minnesota Vikings this season came to a crash landing as superstar Brett Favre had one of his worst seasons ever, statiscally, and the team who was predicted to be a Super Bowl contender didn't even manage tom make the playoffs. The Timberwolves, Minnesota's NBA team, struggled to close out many key games this year which resulted in a laughable 17-65 final record. The Minnesota Gophers football team failed to make it to bowl-game season this year, and the basketball team missed out on the March Madness pool of 68 teams. With all of these upsetting seasons, there has been a lot of pressure on the Twins shoulders to have a great season, and bring a playoff series to the brand new Target Field in October of 2011. So far, the team is putting more doubt and cynicism in the sports fans of Minnesota.
"Their starting pitching needs to pick it up," sighed Kyle Jonas.
He's right. The team has a combined ERA of 4.52, and the Twins perennial leaders in pitching (Francisco Liriano and Joe Nathan) have ERAs of 9.13 and 9.82 respectively. In most sports, "defense wins championships" is a universal truth. In baseball, it seems that good pitching has been the real indicator of a championship team. With that being said, the Twins pitching staff has a lot of work to do if they want to satisfy their loyal fans' wishes for a World Series run.
"If they don't [make it to the World Series] I will be pissed and chop off part of my body," exclaimed Garrett Runing.
For the purpose of restoring faith in Minnesota sports, and preserving Garrett's limbs, Twins fans everywhere are hoping for a quick turn around to the Twins season. Maybe it has been the miserably cold weather in Minnesota that has prevented a strong start for the Twins, who hit lights out in their Spring Training games down in Florida. Given the length of the season, and faith in the organization, fans have remained loyal to their MLB squad in Minnesota and have stayed positive about the poor April slump that their team is undergoing. Soon enough Twins fans will be packing into the new Target Field on a warm summer day and watching their beloved team get back to winning.
"We always start the year bad," said Twins-faithul Kyle Jonas. "We're just in a slump that we'll be able to get out of within the next few weeks."
Although the Twins have struggled to collectively produce runs, certain bats in their lineup have been off to a hot start. Twins outfielder Jason Kubel is hitting a staggering .354 through the first three weeks of the season, which is second amongst all hitters in the American League. Denard Span has also been off to a great start in the leadoff role, with an on-base percentage of .358. Twins fans are confident in their team, and the early signs of production that they have seen from marquis players.
"Jim Thome and Danny Valencia have come up clutch this year," claimed Garrett Runing, a Twins fan for 18 seasons, "They're the best team, dude. They're 'bout to kill it.
Over the past couple of years, the Twins have been the only consistent winning team in Minnesota. High hopes for the Minnesota Vikings this season came to a crash landing as superstar Brett Favre had one of his worst seasons ever, statiscally, and the team who was predicted to be a Super Bowl contender didn't even manage tom make the playoffs. The Timberwolves, Minnesota's NBA team, struggled to close out many key games this year which resulted in a laughable 17-65 final record. The Minnesota Gophers football team failed to make it to bowl-game season this year, and the basketball team missed out on the March Madness pool of 68 teams. With all of these upsetting seasons, there has been a lot of pressure on the Twins shoulders to have a great season, and bring a playoff series to the brand new Target Field in October of 2011. So far, the team is putting more doubt and cynicism in the sports fans of Minnesota.
"Their starting pitching needs to pick it up," sighed Kyle Jonas.
He's right. The team has a combined ERA of 4.52, and the Twins perennial leaders in pitching (Francisco Liriano and Joe Nathan) have ERAs of 9.13 and 9.82 respectively. In most sports, "defense wins championships" is a universal truth. In baseball, it seems that good pitching has been the real indicator of a championship team. With that being said, the Twins pitching staff has a lot of work to do if they want to satisfy their loyal fans' wishes for a World Series run.
"If they don't [make it to the World Series] I will be pissed and chop off part of my body," exclaimed Garrett Runing.
For the purpose of restoring faith in Minnesota sports, and preserving Garrett's limbs, Twins fans everywhere are hoping for a quick turn around to the Twins season. Maybe it has been the miserably cold weather in Minnesota that has prevented a strong start for the Twins, who hit lights out in their Spring Training games down in Florida. Given the length of the season, and faith in the organization, fans have remained loyal to their MLB squad in Minnesota and have stayed positive about the poor April slump that their team is undergoing. Soon enough Twins fans will be packing into the new Target Field on a warm summer day and watching their beloved team get back to winning.
Monday, April 25, 2011
Topic for Hard News Story/Interview Questions!
-Start of the Twins Season
-off to a slow start (9-12), not living up to expectations
-A lot of superstars are injured or sick (Nishioka and Mauer on DL, Morneau and Young with flu)
-Where do you think we will end up?
-Are the Twins going to be as dissappointing as the rest of the Minnesota teams this year?
Experts:
-Kyle Jonas (Twins fan)
-Garrett Runing (Twins fan)
Interview Questions/Answers:
Kyle:
1- Why do you think the Twins have been off to a slow start this year?
-One factor is that we always start the year bad, but Gardy always finds a way to mix up the lineups. We're just in a slump, that we'll be able to get out of within the next few weeks.
2- Do you see the Twins making a come back in the near future? What can turn the season around?
-Yeah, they just have to get their bats going again. Also, their starting pitching needs to pick it up.
3- What's your favorite food at the new Target Field?
-I like chicken fingers and fries.
Garrett:
1- What are your expectations for the Twins this season? Are they as high as they were at the beginning of the season?
-They will win the division, and hopefully make it to the World Series (and win). If they don't, I will be pissed and chop off part of my body. But yes, they are still high expectations.
2- What are the good signs you've seen thus far in the year? Players who have lived up to their expectations?
-Danny Valencia and Jim Thome have come up clutch this year, and will continue to produce runs.
3- Do you still have faith in the Twins making the playoffs? Why or why not?
-YES, because they're the best team, dude. They're 'bout to kill it.
-off to a slow start (9-12), not living up to expectations
-A lot of superstars are injured or sick (Nishioka and Mauer on DL, Morneau and Young with flu)
-Where do you think we will end up?
-Are the Twins going to be as dissappointing as the rest of the Minnesota teams this year?
Experts:
-Kyle Jonas (Twins fan)
-Garrett Runing (Twins fan)
Interview Questions/Answers:
Kyle:
1- Why do you think the Twins have been off to a slow start this year?
-One factor is that we always start the year bad, but Gardy always finds a way to mix up the lineups. We're just in a slump, that we'll be able to get out of within the next few weeks.
2- Do you see the Twins making a come back in the near future? What can turn the season around?
-Yeah, they just have to get their bats going again. Also, their starting pitching needs to pick it up.
3- What's your favorite food at the new Target Field?
-I like chicken fingers and fries.
Garrett:
1- What are your expectations for the Twins this season? Are they as high as they were at the beginning of the season?
-They will win the division, and hopefully make it to the World Series (and win). If they don't, I will be pissed and chop off part of my body. But yes, they are still high expectations.
2- What are the good signs you've seen thus far in the year? Players who have lived up to their expectations?
-Danny Valencia and Jim Thome have come up clutch this year, and will continue to produce runs.
3- Do you still have faith in the Twins making the playoffs? Why or why not?
-YES, because they're the best team, dude. They're 'bout to kill it.
Hard News Notes
-Should be right around 600 words
-Hard news stories start with a lead (where/when/why/what/who/how)
-Hard news stories are basically "here's what is going on right now"
-Follows structure of inverted pyramid:
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-The 5 W's should show up in our lead, in the first two sentences, along with an accurate summary.
-The body should involve opinions of interviewees as well as factual data and narrative.
-You should start with easy questions in interview, read body language, and tape the interview.
-Review interviews and look for a theme, develop the story.
-Hard news stories start with a lead (where/when/why/what/who/how)
-Hard news stories are basically "here's what is going on right now"
-Follows structure of inverted pyramid:
-The 5 W's should show up in our lead, in the first two sentences, along with an accurate summary.
-The body should involve opinions of interviewees as well as factual data and narrative.
-You should start with easy questions in interview, read body language, and tape the interview.
-Review interviews and look for a theme, develop the story.
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Law and Ethics Notes
1. What are the 5 freedoms of the 1st amendment?
speech, press, religion, assembly, petition
2. What is the Tinker Standard?
States that student speech cannot be censored as long as it does not "materially disrupt class work or involve substantial disorder or invasion of the rights of others." (1969) Also, our rights that we have outside of the school should be allowed inside the school too.
3. What is the Frasier Standard?
Because school officials have an "interest in teaching students the boundaires of socially appropriate behavior," they can censor student speech that is vulgar or indecent, even if it does not cause a "material or substantial disruption." (1986)
4. What is the Hazelwood Standard?
Censorship of school sponsored student expression is permissible when school officials can show that it is "reasonably related to legitimate pedagogical concerns." (1988)
5. What is the Frederick Standard?
The Frederick Standard says that any authorized school activity still enables the school to tell you what you can and cannot do. (2002)
6. What is the definition of libel?
Libel is visual or written, untrue statement that hurts someones reputation.
speech, press, religion, assembly, petition
2. What is the Tinker Standard?
States that student speech cannot be censored as long as it does not "materially disrupt class work or involve substantial disorder or invasion of the rights of others." (1969) Also, our rights that we have outside of the school should be allowed inside the school too.
3. What is the Frasier Standard?
Because school officials have an "interest in teaching students the boundaires of socially appropriate behavior," they can censor student speech that is vulgar or indecent, even if it does not cause a "material or substantial disruption." (1986)
4. What is the Hazelwood Standard?
Censorship of school sponsored student expression is permissible when school officials can show that it is "reasonably related to legitimate pedagogical concerns." (1988)
5. What is the Frederick Standard?
The Frederick Standard says that any authorized school activity still enables the school to tell you what you can and cannot do. (2002)
6. What is the definition of libel?
Libel is visual or written, untrue statement that hurts someones reputation.
Monday, April 18, 2011
Journalism News Notes
Definition:
Define “Journalism” in 1-3 sentences.
The telling of current events that are newsworthy through writing: newspaper, magazines, and the internet.
List and describe the six criteria of newsworthiness.
TITLE DESCRIPTION EXAMPLE
1. Timeliness- we care about things that are current (ex. Tornadoes that just happened).
2. Prominence- we care about famous people. (ex. When Barack buys a dog).
3. Proximity- we care about the news that is near us. (ex. traffic in Twin Cities).
4. Significance- we care about larger events (ex. impact of millions in Japan).
5. Unusualness- we care about things that don't happen often (ex. Long Island serial killer).
6. Human Interest- we care about things that make us feel good (ex. Panda having baby).
What are the advantages of print journalism?
1. Print stories go more into detail.
2. You have the ability to read what you want.
3. You can take it with you, to go to the bathroom.
What are the advantages of broadcast journalism?
1. Broadcast journalism is more current, and up-to-the-minute.
2. It is more appealing to have video.
3. There are generally more interesting topics.
Why has online journalism (convergent media) become so popular?
Because it is so accessible and it happens right away, which allows for current news.
Define “Journalism” in 1-3 sentences.
The telling of current events that are newsworthy through writing: newspaper, magazines, and the internet.
List and describe the six criteria of newsworthiness.
TITLE DESCRIPTION EXAMPLE
1. Timeliness- we care about things that are current (ex. Tornadoes that just happened).
2. Prominence- we care about famous people. (ex. When Barack buys a dog).
3. Proximity- we care about the news that is near us. (ex. traffic in Twin Cities).
4. Significance- we care about larger events (ex. impact of millions in Japan).
5. Unusualness- we care about things that don't happen often (ex. Long Island serial killer).
6. Human Interest- we care about things that make us feel good (ex. Panda having baby).
What are the advantages of print journalism?
1. Print stories go more into detail.
2. You have the ability to read what you want.
3. You can take it with you, to go to the bathroom.
What are the advantages of broadcast journalism?
1. Broadcast journalism is more current, and up-to-the-minute.
2. It is more appealing to have video.
3. There are generally more interesting topics.
Why has online journalism (convergent media) become so popular?
Because it is so accessible and it happens right away, which allows for current news.
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