Topic 1
I believe that the aspect of 'seek the truth and report it' is the most important aspect of the SPJ Code of Ethics because it emphasizes what it means to be a journalist. I believe that journalists are the most effective mode of transportation in getting information out to the public and they have a duty to seek what people deserve to know about. I think that as a worker of society, the information that pertains to citizens, their country, and the world we all share should be made public in a manner of truth and effectiveness.
Topic 2
I will be attending the Sudanese Wedding Ceremony at LBCC in the Diversity Achievement Center to see how the turn out will be and the organization behind the cultural group who will be sharing food, activities and culture from Sudan. I want to get the names of the people in charge of the event, the LBCC Liaison and students who attended. Questions I will be asking include: What made you attend this event/set it up for students, Would you want other events such as this?why? Can we expect more events coming up with other cultures and countries? How can students get involved in the organization process? How do groups get in contact with LBCC to put on events such as this?
Sunday, January 28, 2018
Friday, January 19, 2018
Week 2 Forum
Biggest Challenge:
My biggest challenge was definitely conforming to the style journalistic writing. I had a really hard time finding a way to make it interesting and engaging while still keeping it fact based and free of opinions and biased statements. I would change my approach to the sources and look for more ways to get different aspects of the story and maybe interview more students. My experience with interviewing was a shock. I went in feeling maybe more confident than I should of which seems to be different than most others. I usually have an easy time conversing with strangers but I almost forgot the goal at hand. I have found that I need to write down my questions because during my two interviews, I ended up asking different questions which made it impossible for me to compare the answers in my story and I had find weird ways to include all the information. Despite how confident you are preparing for the interview, you are in a completely different head space when you are in the moment and talking to them face to face.
Edna:
I found it incredible that Edna had not gone to college and has acquired her skill through her experiences and ambition for a story. Her creative side doesn't seem to follow the basic rules of journalism and he does an excellent job of turning a daily report into a unique story every single day. Maybe only someone who didn't go to school could draw so far out of the box? I feel that she has a very real vision of the world in its truest form and she looks at the heart of the story with non judgmental eyes. One of my favorite lines from the first 2 chapters of her book, The Corpse Had a Familiar Face, was "Miami's most dangerous profession is not police work or fire fighting, it is driving a cab." I believe that insight comes from a mind that is very well connected to the inner workings of the Miami street life, not from a mind on the outside looking in.
One thing I've learned from Edna is to treat every story with the respect it deserves. When she writes, she is gracious towards the victims and works hard to make sure that the story does them justice. She says that sometimes, the crime report is the only time these names will every get mentioned in the news paper. She takes her job very seriously and I can take that level of respect and professionalism and apply it to my own work as a journalist.
My biggest challenge was definitely conforming to the style journalistic writing. I had a really hard time finding a way to make it interesting and engaging while still keeping it fact based and free of opinions and biased statements. I would change my approach to the sources and look for more ways to get different aspects of the story and maybe interview more students. My experience with interviewing was a shock. I went in feeling maybe more confident than I should of which seems to be different than most others. I usually have an easy time conversing with strangers but I almost forgot the goal at hand. I have found that I need to write down my questions because during my two interviews, I ended up asking different questions which made it impossible for me to compare the answers in my story and I had find weird ways to include all the information. Despite how confident you are preparing for the interview, you are in a completely different head space when you are in the moment and talking to them face to face.
Edna:
I found it incredible that Edna had not gone to college and has acquired her skill through her experiences and ambition for a story. Her creative side doesn't seem to follow the basic rules of journalism and he does an excellent job of turning a daily report into a unique story every single day. Maybe only someone who didn't go to school could draw so far out of the box? I feel that she has a very real vision of the world in its truest form and she looks at the heart of the story with non judgmental eyes. One of my favorite lines from the first 2 chapters of her book, The Corpse Had a Familiar Face, was "Miami's most dangerous profession is not police work or fire fighting, it is driving a cab." I believe that insight comes from a mind that is very well connected to the inner workings of the Miami street life, not from a mind on the outside looking in.
One thing I've learned from Edna is to treat every story with the respect it deserves. When she writes, she is gracious towards the victims and works hard to make sure that the story does them justice. She says that sometimes, the crime report is the only time these names will every get mentioned in the news paper. She takes her job very seriously and I can take that level of respect and professionalism and apply it to my own work as a journalist.
Health Classes at LBCC
As many of us have probably experienced, managing our physical, as well as mental health proves to be a lengthy, continuous journey that will last us the rest of our lives. How well we manage our health will determine how long that journey is for us. We are all familiar with the standard health classes that have been part of the mandated curriculum since 5th grade, including sex ed, drug and tobacco warnings, and even full disclosure social/cyber bullying segments. However, as you get older, you will be happy to know that the information relayed in higher education health classes go beyond basic intuition and address personal health information that we can all benefit from.
PE 231 Lifetime Health and Fitness, available at the LBCC Albany Campus, is an introductory course to general health and fitness. Brad Carman, faculty member and professor in the Health Department, acknowledges Lifetime Health and Fitness, in addition to Yoga and other 1 credit activity classes, to be the most beneficial for students looking for a General Education Requirement to cross off from their checklists. Yoga teaches stress managing techniques and habits in order to promote a more relaxed state of mind. Lifetime Health and Fitness works on general aspects including stress management, spiritual awareness, and multidimensional physical health.
Richard Gibbs, Chair for the Department of Health and Human Performance, concurs that the Lifetime Health and Fitness course proves to be the most advantageous for students who want a well rounded knowledge of their personal health.
Through PE 231, Good Samaritan Hospital provides a Cholesterol/ Triglyceride/ Glucose screening test with a blood sample which is included in the cost of the credits. Carman said that these screening opportunities “give you an opportunity to see where you are” and “makes the information user friendly.” When presented with the opportunity, most students take full advantage of the tests and can influence behavior change.
Because the screening is a service that cannot be required, students have the right to refuse the blood test. Carman has seen an increase in students turning down the opportunity in his classes within the past couple years. On a financial level, the average screening at a Walk-In Clinic can cost between $50 and $100, depending on the establishment. Taking advantage of the services through the fees already in place for the class can save a few bucks as well as give you more insight into how your body is working and what you can look out for in the future.
Gibbs says “no matter your age, your health determines how productive you’ll be.” It is the departments goal to market the sports and health classes as user friendly and a promotion of active habits in order to, as said by Gibbs, “make changes in their life for the better.”
At a Glance:
What: Health Classes
Where: Linn-Benton Community College
When: Winter Term
Who: Richard Gibbs, Chair of Department of Health and Human Performance; Brad Carman, Professor in Physical Education and Health Department.
Contact: gibbsr@linnbenton.edu
PE 231 Lifetime Health and Fitness, available at the LBCC Albany Campus, is an introductory course to general health and fitness. Brad Carman, faculty member and professor in the Health Department, acknowledges Lifetime Health and Fitness, in addition to Yoga and other 1 credit activity classes, to be the most beneficial for students looking for a General Education Requirement to cross off from their checklists. Yoga teaches stress managing techniques and habits in order to promote a more relaxed state of mind. Lifetime Health and Fitness works on general aspects including stress management, spiritual awareness, and multidimensional physical health.
Richard Gibbs, Chair for the Department of Health and Human Performance, concurs that the Lifetime Health and Fitness course proves to be the most advantageous for students who want a well rounded knowledge of their personal health.
Through PE 231, Good Samaritan Hospital provides a Cholesterol/ Triglyceride/ Glucose screening test with a blood sample which is included in the cost of the credits. Carman said that these screening opportunities “give you an opportunity to see where you are” and “makes the information user friendly.” When presented with the opportunity, most students take full advantage of the tests and can influence behavior change.
Because the screening is a service that cannot be required, students have the right to refuse the blood test. Carman has seen an increase in students turning down the opportunity in his classes within the past couple years. On a financial level, the average screening at a Walk-In Clinic can cost between $50 and $100, depending on the establishment. Taking advantage of the services through the fees already in place for the class can save a few bucks as well as give you more insight into how your body is working and what you can look out for in the future.
Gibbs says “no matter your age, your health determines how productive you’ll be.” It is the departments goal to market the sports and health classes as user friendly and a promotion of active habits in order to, as said by Gibbs, “make changes in their life for the better.”
At a Glance:
What: Health Classes
Where: Linn-Benton Community College
When: Winter Term
Who: Richard Gibbs, Chair of Department of Health and Human Performance; Brad Carman, Professor in Physical Education and Health Department.
Contact: gibbsr@linnbenton.edu
Friday, January 12, 2018
Week 1 Media Blog Forum
Topic 1: About Me
This is my third journalism class at LB. I started out with Photojournalism and am continuing on with the course requirements as a Journalism Major. I am more interested in this class because I would like to learn more about the process of writing stories and focus on the reporting aspect. I would like to learn about investigative reporting as I am most interested in politics and international affairs. I am drawn to the job style of getting assigned a story and having to do my own research and investigating for more information. Apart from writing, I most enjoy outdoor activities such as skiing during the winter and backpacking/hiking during the warmer seasons. My dad and I are active hikers and are currently working on accumulating segments of the Pacific Crest Trail.
Topic 2: My Three Goals
My goals for this term are to develop a different skill set that I have not been introduced yet through other writing classes. I am new to the idea of "short and easy" topics and stories. I tend to be a very wordy writer and can usually get a way with in in other forms of academic writing. However, the intentions of the stories in this class is to spread information in an entertaining way that is easy to understand as well as easy to remember. I would also like to expose myself to the possibility of "Breaking News" stories. Although the circumstances of a school paper will not likely lead to many large stories such as these, I would like to get experience writing more stories with some sort of time constraint to test my abilities and prepare me for future opportunities. The goal that will probably be the most challenging for me is to learn how to write in a neutral, fact based manor. I am usually very passionate about the topics I write about and it might be difficult for me to leave out my own opinions. The rule of adjectives with help me the most in forcing the bulk of my stories to be driven by nouns and verbs without planting biased opinions in the readers mind.
Topic 3: My First News Story
My first story revolves around the health classes that are available at LBCC and what benefits are provided to students that can assist in long term health. Could this class be advertised to the student body as more than just a General Education course? For my sources, I will be interviewing Richard Gibbs who is the Chair for the Department of Health and Human Performance and also a professor for PE 231: Lifetime Health and Fitness. I will also interview Brad Carman who is also a professor of PE 231 and has long history of teaching and studying in various health aspects including diet, nutrition, and exercise. My questions for the interview include: What benefits and tests does the class offer?, Do students effectively change their behavior after getting results from the blood tests?, How many students effectively reach their goal by the end of the term?, Do you believe this class should be encouraged for all?, How do you think the information provided sets students up for a healthy life?
This is my third journalism class at LB. I started out with Photojournalism and am continuing on with the course requirements as a Journalism Major. I am more interested in this class because I would like to learn more about the process of writing stories and focus on the reporting aspect. I would like to learn about investigative reporting as I am most interested in politics and international affairs. I am drawn to the job style of getting assigned a story and having to do my own research and investigating for more information. Apart from writing, I most enjoy outdoor activities such as skiing during the winter and backpacking/hiking during the warmer seasons. My dad and I are active hikers and are currently working on accumulating segments of the Pacific Crest Trail.
Topic 2: My Three Goals
My goals for this term are to develop a different skill set that I have not been introduced yet through other writing classes. I am new to the idea of "short and easy" topics and stories. I tend to be a very wordy writer and can usually get a way with in in other forms of academic writing. However, the intentions of the stories in this class is to spread information in an entertaining way that is easy to understand as well as easy to remember. I would also like to expose myself to the possibility of "Breaking News" stories. Although the circumstances of a school paper will not likely lead to many large stories such as these, I would like to get experience writing more stories with some sort of time constraint to test my abilities and prepare me for future opportunities. The goal that will probably be the most challenging for me is to learn how to write in a neutral, fact based manor. I am usually very passionate about the topics I write about and it might be difficult for me to leave out my own opinions. The rule of adjectives with help me the most in forcing the bulk of my stories to be driven by nouns and verbs without planting biased opinions in the readers mind.
Topic 3: My First News Story
My first story revolves around the health classes that are available at LBCC and what benefits are provided to students that can assist in long term health. Could this class be advertised to the student body as more than just a General Education course? For my sources, I will be interviewing Richard Gibbs who is the Chair for the Department of Health and Human Performance and also a professor for PE 231: Lifetime Health and Fitness. I will also interview Brad Carman who is also a professor of PE 231 and has long history of teaching and studying in various health aspects including diet, nutrition, and exercise. My questions for the interview include: What benefits and tests does the class offer?, Do students effectively change their behavior after getting results from the blood tests?, How many students effectively reach their goal by the end of the term?, Do you believe this class should be encouraged for all?, How do you think the information provided sets students up for a healthy life?
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