Category: Journalism

There are a few many different “beats” that reporters can be assigned to cover. If you were to work as a professional journalist, which beat would you want to cover and why?
Write two paragraphs on the discussion board, detailing your thoughts. (Simply begin writing in the box below titled “REPLY”)
Once you have submitted your original post, you will then be able to read your classmates’ posts.
Then – RESPOND thoughtfully to at least one classmate. Write two paragraphs, detailing your thoughts about your classmate’s post.
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In research writing, most body paragraphs use quotations, paraphrases, or summaries as evidence, the “E” in MEAL plan. These paragraphs consist of the main idea or topic sentence, evidence or supporting detail, analysis or interpretation of evidence, and links if more paragraphs follow.
Your task. Use this link to find a short article to write a MEAL Plan summary paragraph OR use one of the sources considered for the annotations in your team plan, 4-a. (A link sentence at the end is not needed.) https://www.dogonews.com/ You may also google a short news or other story. Try to use simple APA in-text citations for the source (“The author says…”) and integrate a short quote or paraphrase or two. Try to avoid duplication of responses. Finally, cite the reference below your paragraph in reasonably correct APA style.
Example. An article in USA Today by Gerald Imray (2023) discusses the emergency landing of a South African plane after the pilot discovered a snake in the cockpit. Pilot Rudolf Erasmus said he “felt something cold slide across his lower back.” This turned out to be a highly venomous cobra. Erasmus commented, “It was as if my brain didn’t know what was going on.” This shows the shock Erasmus felt. Still, he continued the flight announcing the snake to the four passengers on the small plane. The pilot noted the passengers were “shocked into silence.” Air traffic controllers helped the plane land safely in central South Africa.
Optional reference citation – hanging indents not required here.
Imray, G. (2023, April 6). Cobra spotted under seat of South African plane, startles pilot, passengers midflight. USA Today. Cobra spotted under seat of South African plane startles pilot, passengers midflight (msn.com)
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Prepare: Digital and interactive media allows consumers to stay up-to-date with the latest news while they are on the go. It also allows them the opportunity to become involved in the news gathering process in some instances. In other instances it allows them to be able to “talk back” to media outlets to let them know the types of news they are interested in. While it may seem that this is an asset to news organizations, it can often be challenging for them to truly figure out how to give the audience what they want while maintaining the integrity of sound journalism. Read Chapters 7 and 8 in the textbook. Then, read the information on the following websites:
Balance of power shifts from major news outlets toward individual journalists
https://ijnet.org/en/opportunities
6 ways writing for online is different than print

6 Ways Writing for Online Is Different Than Print

Reflect: After reading the material, consider the following:
How do you believe news organizations who deliver digital content will have to change to compete with alternative forms of digital media?
Does branding the journalist seem like a viable option for attracting readers?

Write: After considering the news offerings of your local news media outlets, write a 250-300 word response that addresses each of the questions. In your initial post, you must include at least one in-text citation from the reading material and an additional in-text citation from a scholarly source that you locate in the Ashford University Library or from another credible source. At the end of your post, include your name and a full reference for all sources cited in the body of your post. All citations and references must adhere to APA style guidelines as outlined in the Writing Center Links to an external site.
Check it! Your post must be submitted through Grammarly Links to an external site. prior to submission.

Write a between three- and four-page (approx. 750 – 1,000 words) essay that examines literary techniques and issues of journalism ethics seen in Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas. Literary techniques could include but are not limited to plot/structure, scene, dialogue, historical context, point of view, voice, and place; examples of ethical issues include but are not limited to independence, accuracy, and criminal activity. Consult concepts from Telling True Stories to guide your analysis of literary devices and journalistic ethics, or lack thereof, in the book. Provide specific examples and use the citation style of your choice for quotes and other attributable information, just be consistent
I didn’t read the book I would just google stuff online
no plagiarism, this will be ran through turnitin and I will check for it before releasing the money

Watch this video before completing this assignment. It is a great lesson about changing your perspective to be more inclusive
this assigment is a cotinuaation from journal 1 which i have attached below as (research journal 1) ALSO FOR JOURNAL ONE THE COMMENTS MENTIONED: Student writes a research question which reflects the UNSDG and a narrower topic based on the previous work for this Journal. • The question may be too broad or narrow for the final paper which is 1000-1500 words. • Research question more than 2 of the following issues; contains grammar, spelling, logic, and/or factual errors, is biased, or covers an area you were cautioned to avoid. • This question will need revision for upcoming Research Journal Checks. Please review instructor comments.
follow instructions ATTACHED below and you can follow the example from sample ATTACHED below for research journal 2
For this portion of the Research Portfolio you will be creating a word processed document and uploading it to canvas. Use the below guidelines when creating your document for Research Portfolio Check 2. Save this as Last nameFirstInitialck2.rtf. I will also accept .doc or .docx or .pdf documents.
EX: CoxKck2.rtf
When you have finished this form save it and upload it into Canvas using the Submit button. I will provide feedback on your form and you will have the opportunity to revise portions of it for Check 3.
Worth 50 Points
Rubric
Journal Check 2
Journal Check 2
CriteriaRatingsPts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome1. UNSDGList the Sustainable Development Goal and write paragraph answering questions.
1 ptsExpert
Student list UNSDG chosen for Journal 1.
0 ptsNovice
Student does not list UNSDG chosen for Journal 1.
1 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome2. Research QuestionStudent lists research question formulated for Journal Check 1
1 ptsExpert
Student lists research question written for Journal 1.
0 ptsNovice
Student does not list research question for Journal 1.
1 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome3. Wikipedia ArticleStudent locates a Wikipedia article or a section of a wikipedia article which relates to the research question formulated in Journal 1.
3 to >2.0 ptsExpert
Wikipedia article or section covers the area(s) clearly related to the original research question.
2 to >1.0 ptsDeveloping
Wikipedia article or section is tangentially related to the research question and the instructor is able to find a more closely related article or section.
1 to >0 ptsNovice
Wikipedia article or section is only marginally related to the research question and the instructor can find at least 1 article or section which is more closely related. •A 0 is earned if no Wikipedia article or section is provided.
3 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome4. Targets and IndicatorsStudent lists 1 or 2 Target(s)
and Indicators which pertains to the Journal 1 research question.
3 to >2.0 ptsExpert
Targets and Indicators listed clearly relate to the research question from Journal 1.
2 to >1.0 ptsDeveloping
1 or 2 Target(s) and Indicators are listed. •They are somewhat related to the research question from Journal 1.
1 to >0 ptsNovice
1 or 2 Target(s) and Indicators are listed. •They maybe marginally related or not related to the research question from Journal 1. •Only targets or indicators are listed, not both. •If no targets and indicators are listed a 0 is earned.
3 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome5. Word CloudStudent creates word cloud based on UNSDG of choice.
5 to >3.0 ptsExpert
Student inserts word cloud or working link to their word cloud. • Word cloud was created following instructions. • Word cloud is visually appealing and image is representative of UNSDG. • Word cloud has been edited appropriately to assist in the forming of linkages between various topics.
3 to >2.0 ptsProficient
Student inserts word cloud or a working link to their word cloud. • Word cloud was created following instructions. • Word cloud image may be representative of UNSDG but may have issues such as being difficult to read, an image which is only loosely related to the UNSDG or may have other issues. • Word cloud word list may need to be edited a bit to assist in the forming of linkages between various topics.
2 to >1.0 ptsDeveloping
Student inserts word cloud or link to working word cloud. • Word cloud was created following instructions. • Word cloud image may not represent the UNSDG. • Word cloud has been edited inappropriately or not at all which impedes in the forming of linkages between various topics.
1 to >0 ptsNovice
Student inserts word cloud or link to working word cloud. • Word cloud was created but not following some or all instructions. • Word cloud image may not represent the UNSDG. • Word cloud has been edited inappropriately or not at all which impedes in the forming of linkages between various topics. • If there is no word cloud or the link does not work 0 points will be earned.
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome6. Main TopicStudent lists the main topic chosen from possibilities presented in the word cloud and in a sentence or 2 explains the new focus and why it was chosen.
2 ptsProficient
Student lists a main topic which clearly relates to the UNSDG of their choice. • The main topic has clearly been selected from options provided in the word cloud.
1 ptsDeveloping
Student lists a main topic which somewhat relates to the UNSDG of their choice and is somewhat based on the word cloud.
1 ptsDeveloping
Student lists a main topic which lacks clear ties to the UNSDG of their choice. • The main topic has minimal relation to options provided in the word cloud. • The main topic may have no relationship to the UNSDG or the word cloud. • A 0 is scored if no main topic is presented.
2 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome7a-c. 1st KeywordsStudent selects main and secondary keywords which relate to the UNSDG and to more focused topic within the UNSDG.
10 to >8.0 ptsProficient
Student chooses main and secondary keywords which reflect the UNSDG and their new more focused main topic. • When main and secondary keywords are combined, combinations are relevant to the the new topic. •Keywords are formatted correctly as described in Module 1. • Key phrases if used do not contain stop words.
8 to >6.0 ptsDeveloping
Student chooses main and secondary keywords which some what reflect the UNSDG and the new more focused topic. • When main and secondary keywords are combined, some combinations are relevant to the new topic. •Keywords may have some formatting problems based on Module 1. • Key phrases if used may contain a few stop words.
6 to >0 ptsNovice
Student chooses main and secondary keywords which may not reflect the UNSDG and/or the new more focused topic. • When main and secondary keywords are combined, many combinations are irrelevant to the UNSDG. • Key phrases if used may contain a stop words.
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome8. Research QuestionStudent creates a research question based on work completed already for Journal 2.
10 to >8.0 ptsProficient
Student writes a research question which eloquently reflects the UNSDG and the new more focused topic based on the previous work for this Journal. • Though the question is well written for the final paper which is 1000-1500 words. • Only well written questions which could conceivably fit into the scope of a 1000-1500 word paper will receive a score of 10.
8 to >6.0 ptsDeveloping
Student writes a research question which mostly reflects the UNSDG and the new more focused topic based on the previous work for this Journal. • The question may be too broad or narrow for the final paper, which is 1000-1500 words. • The question may be too basic for a university level research paper. • The question may contain minor factual, grammar, or spelling errors. • The question may be biased which will lead to a biased final paper.
6 to >0 ptsNovice
Student writes a research question which somewhat reflects or does not reflect the UNSDG and the new more focused topic. • The question is too broad or narrow for the final paper, which is 1000-1500 words or does not focus on any aspect of the new topic. • The question may be too basic for a university level research paper. • The question may contain significant factual, grammar, or spelling errors. • The question maybe biased which will lead to a biased final paper.
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome9a-d. ValidatingStudent follows instructions to see if their new question is viable as a research question for the final paper.
5 to >3.0 ptsExpert
Student expertly tests their research question by testing keywords in a search engine and evaluating the results. •Student lists search engine. •Student lists keywords searched and number of hits for each search. •Student eloquently and correctly evaluates the results of this search(es) explaining how the decision was arrived at.
3 to >2.0 ptsDeveloping
Student tests their research question by testing keywords in a search engine and evaluating the results. •Student lists search engine. •Student lists keywords searched and number of hits for each search. •Student evaluates the results of this search(es) explaining how the decision was arrived at. •Student may have used keywords inadequately. •Student may not have reported search hits accurately. •Student may have inadequately evaluate their searches and the viability of the research question.
2 to >0 ptsNovice
Student has problems with validating their research question by testing keywords in a search engine and evaluating the results. •Student may or may not list search engine. •Student may or may not list keywords searched and number of hits for each search. •Student may or may not evaluate the results of this search(es) explaining how the decision was arrived at. •Student may have used keywords inadequately. •Student may not have reported search hits accurately. •Student may have inadequately evaluate their searches and the viability of the research question.
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome10 a-d. Final ParagraphStudent answers 4 questions about process.
10 to >8.0 ptsProficient
Student eloquently, and fully answers all 4 questions.
8 to >6.0 ptsDeveloping
Student adequately answers a majority of the questions. • Answers may contain some grammar and spelling issues. • Student may have missed answering 1 or 2 questions.
6 to >0 ptsNovice
Student answers some or all of the questions. • Some or most answers pertain to the work previously done. • Answers may contain grammar and spelling issues which hinder understanding. • Student may have missed answering some questions.
10 pts
Total Points: 50