tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83896409089038937432024-03-12T19:15:49.452-05:00JournalismA resource for journalists, journalism educators, and those interested in 21st century mediaMr. B-Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00628569059610320379noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8389640908903893743.post-72141543037153598532012-01-16T17:01:00.003-05:002012-01-16T17:02:48.957-05:00Saving Creative Commons Images from Flickr<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/YsCvWoE-bTM" width="560"></iframe>Mr. B-Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00628569059610320379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8389640908903893743.post-42820391245068610852012-01-16T14:47:00.001-05:002012-01-16T14:47:35.736-05:00Boston Globe Best Photos of 2011<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The Boston Globe recently came out with its annual list of its best photos from 2011. Click <a href="http://www.bostonglobe.com/2012/01/07/photosofyeargallery-gallery/db36CzAFIGkiVDLz9NanHK/story.html?pic=1&refuuid=4ca7ed90-3958-11e1-9361-40c838466bf3">here</a> to view them.Mr. B-Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00628569059610320379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8389640908903893743.post-46992092898078384592009-11-23T16:48:00.007-05:002012-01-16T14:51:00.431-05:00National Geographic's International Photography Contest 2009 - The Big Picture - Boston.com<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA1o2uX9WiuRMWgSKl9mm01bt4g3UUm4y8kESA9H6XOwwWOr1pDr5pAv1Do10VYK31_fNo4OC3ZywIiEqYoQ_tvBBedwypLWyWRvvRrpP4HB8jGMcDCWHlV6EWRCs0cGxKsAczJLObye19/s1600/n19_00000019.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA1o2uX9WiuRMWgSKl9mm01bt4g3UUm4y8kESA9H6XOwwWOr1pDr5pAv1Do10VYK31_fNo4OC3ZywIiEqYoQ_tvBBedwypLWyWRvvRrpP4HB8jGMcDCWHlV6EWRCs0cGxKsAczJLObye19/s320/n19_00000019.jpg" /></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2009/11/national_geographics_internati.html">National Geographic's International Photography Contest 2009 - The Big Picture - Boston.com</a><br />
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<a href="http://sharethis.com/"></a>Mr. B-Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00628569059610320379noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8389640908903893743.post-91022215186118157872009-06-20T15:41:00.003-05:002009-06-20T15:48:43.268-05:00Print journalism's value - a narrative ode<span style="font-size:180%;">W</span>ith a print newspaper, you truly discover its content. It takes you on an adventure. You might not know what lurks on the next page. The story you want could be surrounded by gems you hadn't thought of mining. Print papers open you up to unexpected possibilities.<br /><br />When we're online, we're much more deliberate. We go where we want. We click where we want. We see the screen we care to see. There's less adventure, less room for unintended explorations.<br /><br />There are still few things I look forward to in this world than Sunday morning with my Boston Globe and a cup of freshly ground, locally roasted coffee. Sometimes I stare in amazement at the place in my driveway where the recently delivered newspaper lies.<br /><br />What a journey it must have taken to get to my doorstep. How many times did it change hands? I'll admire the double-plastic wrapping that envelopes it when it rains or snows. Oh how it keeps it dry and pristine!<br /><br />Sometimes when I'm driving late at night on the Massachusetts Turnpike, I'll spot the Boston Globe delivery trucks making their way west from Boston to my part of the state in the Pioneer Valley. Every night, those men drive their printed wares to destinations across Mass and across New England. They drive all night to make someone happy with a tangible delivery of a one-of-a-kind product that will be completely different the following day.Mr. B-Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00628569059610320379noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8389640908903893743.post-50991905436566698272009-05-21T12:06:00.003-05:002009-05-21T12:13:20.246-05:0050 Free Online Journalism Courses<span style="font-size:180%;">I</span> received an e-mail today referencing the <a href="http://www.onlinecollege.org/">Online College Blog</a>, which has links to 50 free online journalism courses. Click <a href="http://www.onlinecollege.org/2009/05/20/skip-journalism-school-50-free-open-courses/">here</a> to check out the offerings. Some look pretty good!Mr. B-Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00628569059610320379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8389640908903893743.post-35497752222696089892009-04-14T12:47:00.007-05:002009-04-15T06:49:27.300-05:00Fourth Quarter Article Expectations & Deadlines<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK6qOjN4HuQHcq9AXBZ1khiw8ut_OP888EFw2QX9imBSiOrwFNnDOCwHI3a7QMc5oyuBIZhR9A1BQ2hraotcR4MbfNYo6A_EciMtsssACqsT4xo0vBbUlG7c-MEQPjua5fB-9ezcsEsBIC/s1600-h/newspaper2.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK6qOjN4HuQHcq9AXBZ1khiw8ut_OP888EFw2QX9imBSiOrwFNnDOCwHI3a7QMc5oyuBIZhR9A1BQ2hraotcR4MbfNYo6A_EciMtsssACqsT4xo0vBbUlG7c-MEQPjua5fB-9ezcsEsBIC/s200/newspaper2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5324883660820630354" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:100%;">TH, April 30th - Article # 1 due at start of class<br />FRI, May 8th - Article # 2 due at start of class<br />FRI, May 15th - Article # 3 due at start of class<br /><br />* Senior Portfolio Due @ end of class on WED, May 20th *<br /><br />TH, May 21st - Article # 4 due at start of class<br /><br />*Senior Final Exam May 27th 7:30 - 8:55 a.m. *<br /><br />MON, June 1st - Article # 5 due at start of class<br /><br />* Underclassmen Portfolio Due @ end of class on TUES, June 12th *<br /><br />Spotlight Issue # 5 Production Dates:<br />June 2, 3 - Edit articles for content and length<br />June 5, 8 - Layout all articles<br />June 9, 10 - Edit layouts<br />June 11 - Send to printer<br />June 19 - Distribute Issue # 5<br /><br />As for the article <span style="font-weight: bold;">types</span>, for Fourth Quarter everyone needs to have written a news, editorial, and feature. Underclassmen may pick an additional two of their choice. Regarding the choice articles, write to your strengths or interests, or what the flow of news and events dictates. Work with the editors to see what needs to be covered, or propose your own ideas.<br /><br />The article <span style="font-weight: bold;">requirements</span> remain the same. Please consult either the First or Second Quarter Journalism Article Expectations handouts for the info. Don't forget photos! Don't forget photos! Don't forget photos!<br /></span>Mr. B-Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00628569059610320379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8389640908903893743.post-62035251484928030372009-03-23T14:30:00.001-05:002009-03-25T04:17:02.557-05:00At least they're asking the questions...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqfXE2C9diwnbs7J8xjF0IWZnsUHNUIetKq8sMMl8HiUTjhLxCC6I0BNJ5WEKiUhQVNjqRQMoZqLSTrKD0Sh82B2cKKiGERbn4MwSsrRRnLYsS9pVEn0Gs696NpERebM7CnxOxUa3ocQGz/s1600-h/5+w%27s+journalism.gif"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 126px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqfXE2C9diwnbs7J8xjF0IWZnsUHNUIetKq8sMMl8HiUTjhLxCC6I0BNJ5WEKiUhQVNjqRQMoZqLSTrKD0Sh82B2cKKiGERbn4MwSsrRRnLYsS9pVEn0Gs696NpERebM7CnxOxUa3ocQGz/s400/5+w%27s+journalism.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316468020791845010" border="0" /></a>Mr. B-Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00628569059610320379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8389640908903893743.post-44425711429187708662009-02-23T16:23:00.007-05:002009-03-26T10:18:38.163-05:00Issue # 4 article due dates & deadlines<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYuICr6tmW30HQdJUgFaZlk9nsLwZjcoOAMcWcp7q8_KKsNhJ2Z8FrowNxCtrjZmGk4VDmyxIMOyJHluO5R-4E7wHDsmeohz9SyH4sMtMcCW1Vimg7at_LTakwnAM07QmZzBrUHLrG3eJG/s1600-h/articles.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 198px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYuICr6tmW30HQdJUgFaZlk9nsLwZjcoOAMcWcp7q8_KKsNhJ2Z8FrowNxCtrjZmGk4VDmyxIMOyJHluO5R-4E7wHDsmeohz9SyH4sMtMcCW1Vimg7at_LTakwnAM07QmZzBrUHLrG3eJG/s200/articles.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306110295824815506" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:180%;">B</span>elow</span> are the article due dates and deadlines for Issue # 4.<br /><div style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:10pt;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Third Quarter</span><br /><br />TH, March 5 - Article # 3 due at start of class<br />MON, March 16 - Article # 4 due by 2:00 p.m.<br />MON, March 23 - Article # 5 due at start of class<br />WED, March 25 - Third Quarter Portfolio due by end of class<br /><br /><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Fourth Quarter</span><br />TH, April 30 - Article # 1 due at start of class (This is the first article to be considered for our final Spotlight issue of the year.)<br /><br />As for editing, here is what I am planning to do in class:<br /><br />* Edit article content, get extra quotes, check facts - 4/2, 4/3<br />* Edit articles for quality, length, and the 5 Reverence Steps - 4/6,4/8,4/9<br />* Edit page layouts (everything layed out by Monday, 4/13) - 4/13, 4/14, 4/15<br />* Final check on 4/16. Send to printer at end of day on 4/16.<br /><br />Distribute Monday, April 27.<br /><br />As for the article <span style="font-weight: bold;">types</span>, for Third Quarter everyone needs to have written a news, editorial, feature, and two of your choice. Regarding the choice articles, write to your strengths or interests, or what the flow of news and events dictates. Work with the editors to see what needs to be covered, or propose your own ideas.<br /><br />The article <span style="font-weight: bold;">requirements</span> remain the same. Please consult either the First or Second Quarter Journalism Article Expectations handouts for the info. Don't forget photos!<br /></span></div>Mr. B-Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00628569059610320379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8389640908903893743.post-59985639106569890272009-02-11T18:41:00.002-05:002009-02-11T18:42:43.830-05:00How to save your newspaper<style type='text/css'>.cc_box a:hover .cc_home{background:url('http://www.comedycentral.com/comedycentral/video/assets/syndicated-logo-over.png') !important;}.cc_links a{color:#b9b9b9;text-decoration:none;}.cc_show a{color:#707070;text-decoration:none;}.cc_title a{color:#868686;text-decoration:none;}.cc_links a:hover{color:#67bee2;text-decoration:underline;}</style><div class='cc_box' style='position:relative'><a href='http://www.comedycentral.com' target='_blank' style='display:inline; float:left; width:60px; height:31px;'><div class='cc_home' style='float:left; border:solid 1px #cfcfcf; border-width:1px 0px 0px 1px; width:60px; height:31px; background:url("http://www.comedycentral.com/comedycentral/video/assets/syndicated-logo-out.png");'></div></a><div style='font:bold 10px Arial,Helvetica,Verdana,sans-serif; float:left; width:299px; height:31px; border:solid 1px #cfcfcf; border-width:1px 1px 0px 0px; overflow:hidden; color:#707070; position:relative;'><div class='cc_show' style='position:relative; background-color:#e5e5e5;padding-left:3px; height:14px; padding-top:2px; overflow:hidden;'><a href='http://www.thedailyshow.com/' target='_blank'>The Daily Show With Jon Stewart</a><span style='position:absolute; top:2px; right:3px;'>M - Th 11p / 10c</span></div><div class='cc_title' style='font-size:11px; color:#868686; background-color:#f5f5f5; padding:3px; padding-top:1px; line-height:14px; height:21px; overflow:hidden;'><a href='http://www.thedailyshow.com/video/index.jhtml?videoId=217707&title=walter-isaacson' target='_blank'>Walter Isaacson</a></div></div><embed style='float:left; clear:left;' src='http://media.mtvnservices.com/mgid:cms:item:comedycentral.com:217707' width='360' height='301' type='application/x-shockwave-flash' wmode='window' allowFullscreen='true' flashvars='autoPlay=false' allowscriptaccess='always' allownetworking='all' bgcolor='#000000'></embed><div class='cc_links' style='float:left; clear:left; width:358px; border:solid 1px #cfcfcf; border-top:0px; font:10px Arial,Helvetica,Verdana,sans-serif; color:#b9b9b9; background-color:#f5f5f5;'><div style='width:177px; float:left; padding-left:3px;'><a target='_blank' href='http://www.thedailyshow.com/full-episodes/index.jhtml'>Daily Show Full Episodes</a><br /><a target='_blank' href='http://www.comedycentral.com/shows/important_things/index.jhtml'>Important Things With Demetri Martin</a></div><div style='width:177px; float:left;'><a target='_blank' href='http://www.indecisionforever.com'>Funny Political News</a><br /><a target='_blank' href='http://www.jokes.com'>Joke of the Day</a></div><div style='clear:both'></div></div><div style='clear:both'></div></div>Mr. B-Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00628569059610320379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8389640908903893743.post-56168553277772378902009-01-20T21:10:00.004-05:002009-01-21T13:48:50.575-05:00Local reactionThere may still be hope for the digitizing of newspaper journalism. If this isn't real, honest, evoking coverage, I don't know what is:<br /><br /><a href="http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid1119284117?bctid=8626359001">Boston Globe Obama Reaction Video Montage</a>Mr. B-Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00628569059610320379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8389640908903893743.post-54970201509804742802008-12-26T15:44:00.003-05:002008-12-26T15:51:21.654-05:00Hubble Space Telescope Images<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6gS02d6hgqQ43B8x9xjOAw3TxMHMGl2E2-D-BOgNdR1Tpjvbv6p7ZJaYnBVFhhaXdfZMrM5019B7gDP33Wjhjhw8ikB92RgrhyphenhyphenLPd6X6gJWN4fxURV2tCXNbxKv4jv9IXd58P8ku2d5Cp/s1600-h/space.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 397px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6gS02d6hgqQ43B8x9xjOAw3TxMHMGl2E2-D-BOgNdR1Tpjvbv6p7ZJaYnBVFhhaXdfZMrM5019B7gDP33Wjhjhw8ikB92RgrhyphenhyphenLPd6X6gJWN4fxURV2tCXNbxKv4jv9IXd58P8ku2d5Cp/s400/space.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5284204146772836946" border="0" /></a><br />Click <a href="http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2008/12/hubble_space_telescope_advent.html"><span style="font-weight: bold;">here</span></a><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span>to enjoy 25 gorgeous images from the <a href="http://hubblesite.org/">Hubble Space Telescope</a>. Thanks to the <a href="http://www.boston.com/bostonglobe/">Boston Globe</a> for arranging and displaying these incredible shots. If these pictures don't allow you some perspective into your life, I'm not sure what will.Mr. B-Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00628569059610320379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8389640908903893743.post-28787604460713204652008-11-06T12:09:00.004-05:002008-11-06T12:15:04.426-05:00Obama newspaper fronts<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3UWDog7twbQ-y1bzRD4qgHj7vbo85rd4pl_oXTYkq22Il1yMEnmnLvnAn0zjHzuY-ihKTrtbVbMkWJANXfms2IV7K6mUHiM4SbElMJzz4iPixr5KqEWHFEsSVQDTzg2AXjMPOIvsS7Cnq/s1600-h/Obama+Globe+Front+Page.jpeg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 223px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3UWDog7twbQ-y1bzRD4qgHj7vbo85rd4pl_oXTYkq22Il1yMEnmnLvnAn0zjHzuY-ihKTrtbVbMkWJANXfms2IV7K6mUHiM4SbElMJzz4iPixr5KqEWHFEsSVQDTzg2AXjMPOIvsS7Cnq/s400/Obama+Globe+Front+Page.jpeg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5265592866316841650" border="0" /></a><br />Above is the front page from yesterday's <a href="http://www.boston.com/bostonglobe/">Boston Globe</a>. Click <span style="font-size:100%;"><a href="http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/politics/chi-obama-front-pages,0,4586715.photogallery"><span style="font-weight: bold;">here</span></a></span> to access the <a href="http://www.chicagotribune.com/">Chicago Tribune's</a> collection of Obama fronts from across the nation.Mr. B-Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00628569059610320379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8389640908903893743.post-7789208210375621792008-10-10T15:32:00.002-05:002008-10-14T14:19:41.098-05:00Weekly article submission reminders<p><span style="font-weight: bold;">I </span>- Send the articles to bgvocab (at) yahoo (dot) com and shhsspotlight (at) gmail (dot) com<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">II</span> - Please send your articles both as attachments <span style="font-weight: bold;">and </span>with the text pasted in the body of your e-mail. The editors have been having trouble opening some of your files.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">III</span> - When sending an article as an attachment, please save it in "RTF" format. RTF stands for Rich Text Format, and may be opened with almost any word processor.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">IV</span> - Please include in the subject heading of your e-mail: 1) you first name, 2) the number of your article (the first, third, fifth), 3) the type of article (news, features, editorial, book review, movie review, dining review, music review, etc), and 4) one or two words further identifying the story.<br /><br />This will make it easier for the editors and the archivist to organize your story in the appropriate section folder.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Example</span> - Subject: Mr. B-G # 4, News, Parking Regulations<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">V</span> - All articles need to be at least 400 words (except the editorial, which may be a little less).<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">VI </span>- You need to conduct interviews for most articles, and include a specified number of direct quotes. Please consult the article expectation guide on this blog for more info, or see me or an editor if you have questions.<br /><br /><span style="text-decoration: underline; font-weight: bold;">IMPORTANT</span> - Articles that don't meet all of the above requirements will be considered substandard and/or incomplete, and <span style="font-weight: bold;">will not be accepted for credit</span>.<br /><br />Thank you for your attention to detail, clarity, and quality. The editors and I appreciate it, and so will your readers.</p>Mr. B-Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00628569059610320379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8389640908903893743.post-75950433100220340422008-10-09T12:27:00.002-05:002008-10-09T12:58:33.125-05:00The Beatles' Revolution 9 BackmaskTurn me on dead man.<br /><br /><a style="left: 0px ! important; top: 0px ! important;" title="Click here to block this object with Adblock Plus" class="abp-objtab-0020386903152650127 visible ontop" href="http://www.youtube.com/v/PG0wksBzKSc&hl=en&fs=1"></a><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/PG0wksBzKSc&hl=en&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/PG0wksBzKSc&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>Mr. B-Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00628569059610320379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8389640908903893743.post-6362128576203923462008-08-31T12:11:00.005-05:002008-09-24T14:50:23.240-05:00Updates<span style="font-size:180%;">W</span>hile it's been a while since I last posted an assignment here, I have been regularly updating my link lists. I've added new sections and expanded choices as I learn more about what's out there.<br /><br />One tremendous source of information has been the <a href="http://www.jea.org/">Journalism Education Association</a>'s listserv. If you're a journalism educator, I highly recommend becoming a member and joining the listserv. Those of you who already belong know how awesome it is.<br /><br />Happy new school year!Mr. B-Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00628569059610320379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8389640908903893743.post-62791602516928433322008-04-02T06:44:00.006-05:002008-04-02T08:57:19.898-05:00Journalism Internet Search, Summarize, and Send Current Events Assignment<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQgaP5I-cu1vi3-laL8K9dtceCN8-bKiIX4RosDS5snbG1B6IiUQm-U8Ps9Ak4sSfX3FG9Nx6TepBu69tUPHyrhcRa2w_Zfvu8TOLV9TypW5Bejizy5AOSztQw1MUvrghoHTsfnNPoK5Kp/s1600-h/current+events+banner+1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQgaP5I-cu1vi3-laL8K9dtceCN8-bKiIX4RosDS5snbG1B6IiUQm-U8Ps9Ak4sSfX3FG9Nx6TepBu69tUPHyrhcRa2w_Zfvu8TOLV9TypW5Bejizy5AOSztQw1MUvrghoHTsfnNPoK5Kp/s200/current+events+banner+1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5184621722337665298" border="0" /></a><o:p></o:p>* Visit the Journalism Blog, bgjournalismg.blogspot.com<br /><br /><o:p></o:p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p>* Go to any three of the “Media Links”</p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p>* Read three articles from each site (nine total). Two of the articles from each site should be national news stories. The third may be a national or local story.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p>* Send an e-mail to <a href="mailto:bgvocab@yahoo.com">bgvocab(at)yahoo(dot)com</a> with the following info:</p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p>1) Name of first site<br />A. Article one headline, two to three sentence summary, one sentence explaining why you picked it.<br />B. Article two headline, <st1:time minute="58" hour="14">two to three</st1:time> sentence summary, one sentence explaining why you picked it.<br />C. Article three headline, <st1:time minute="58" hour="14">two to three</st1:time> sentence summary, one sentence explaining why you picked it.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p>2) Name of second site<br />A. Article one headline, two to three sentence summary, one sentence explaining why you picked it.<br />B. Article two headline, <st1:time minute="58" hour="14">two to three</st1:time> sentence summary, one sentence explaining why you picked it.<br />C. Article three headline, <st1:time minute="58" hour="14">two to three</st1:time> sentence summary, one sentence explaining why you picked it.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p>3) Name of third site<br />A. Article one headline, two to three sentence summary, one sentence explaining why you picked it.<br />B. Article two headline, <st1:time minute="58" hour="14">two to three</st1:time> sentence summary, one sentence explaining why you picked it.<br />C. Article three headline, <st1:time minute="58" hour="14">two to three</st1:time> sentence summary, one sentence explaining why you picked it.</p>Mr. B-Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00628569059610320379noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8389640908903893743.post-9322370450169352782008-01-30T16:25:00.000-05:002008-01-30T20:14:21.303-05:00In their own wordsHere is what my current group of journalism students said they would like to work on for third quarter:<br /><br />- Make my writing more interesting… draw the reader in… intrigue and capture the reader<br /><br />- Learn more about the nuts and bolts of writing quality news stories<br /><br />- Write smoothly, ensure writing flows<br /><br />- Connect with a variety of readers<br /><br />- Learn techniques for gathering information in an efficient way<br /><br />- Learn about ways to write a book review that’s intriguing and exciting, yet does not give the book away<br /><br />- Improve comma usage and come up with fresh phrases and sentences that aren’t repetitive<br /><br />- Learn about writing objective news stories when one clearly has a personal bias either for or against a topic or person… how do you keep yourself out of it?<br /><br />- Gather and use more insightful quotes that significantly contribute to an article<br /><br />- Learn more about how photographs compliment an article<br /><br />- Learn more about newspaper production as a whole<br /><br />- Improve the quality of review writing, specifically dining reviews<br /><br />- Techniques on how to overcome writer’s block<br /><br />All great stuff that we will be sure to cover!Mr. B-Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00628569059610320379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8389640908903893743.post-45647227812569419852007-12-16T17:43:00.000-05:002007-12-16T17:51:57.780-05:00Know your rights<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz7J8wRpRiqJiIol4nUxp2KvVMyvKnbs7wg9D06pxAnGH4ChRgeGvRGMD2IOaNjfLUhHLNCdtSf7WyeRkQepw_1pz_onwKrMovAWcmrwKt8xnY42JmBHSco-I_RMRZ3x0JpTfFmY3Hu__k/s1600-h/FREE_520SPEECH_5202.GIF"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz7J8wRpRiqJiIol4nUxp2KvVMyvKnbs7wg9D06pxAnGH4ChRgeGvRGMD2IOaNjfLUhHLNCdtSf7WyeRkQepw_1pz_onwKrMovAWcmrwKt8xnY42JmBHSco-I_RMRZ3x0JpTfFmY3Hu__k/s200/FREE_520SPEECH_5202.GIF" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5144707287680030274" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:180%;">C</span>lick <a href="http://www.aclum.org/students/StudentRights.pdf"><span style="font-weight: bold;">here </span></a>for the American Civil Liberties Union of Massachusetts' student rights declaration.Mr. B-Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00628569059610320379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8389640908903893743.post-12504705766247892222007-11-18T13:38:00.001-05:002007-12-08T21:58:03.242-05:00Boston Globe photos of the week<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoLoSYPpddKlGqvEIkrob2tZh9nmEgtziLgy4e7XE3g3ZbOVO5FSzST-YLcMNRWP8sHOYykFZQd9zXWLPPUBkY0043Mqsv086kCE8wmsKrH5rSYUAYnNgpjJbo7ZKvMq3P_yaFLStJbUhb/s1600-h/1195222178_3243.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoLoSYPpddKlGqvEIkrob2tZh9nmEgtziLgy4e7XE3g3ZbOVO5FSzST-YLcMNRWP8sHOYykFZQd9zXWLPPUBkY0043Mqsv086kCE8wmsKrH5rSYUAYnNgpjJbo7ZKvMq3P_yaFLStJbUhb/s320/1195222178_3243.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5134252165553787922" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:180%;">C</span>lick on this <a href="http://www.boston.com/bostonglobe/gallery/">link </a>to view The Boston Globe's photos of the week. Images are updated each Friday.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: right;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-size:85%;">Army Staff Sergeant Brian Fountaine of Hanson saluted during a town square dedication to William J. Callahan on Veterans Day in Hanson. Fountaine lost both legs in Iraq on June 8, 2006, while Callahan, 28, was killed in combat in Iraq this past summer.<br /></span></div><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span><div style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-size:85%;">(Globe photo)</span><br /></div></div>Mr. B-Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00628569059610320379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8389640908903893743.post-43571322250672049312007-02-07T09:48:00.000-05:002007-02-07T13:15:28.973-05:00Journalism article search, respond, and post assignment<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL0LL1neThn2lUH2s2YGodScWUCWPYyjn2X1hSCLLHB7WjGR137BZpOu85lZtMJWzp5ygRK4mooeZYfVaI9oZC1qVQx-v9AZ-ETsXLr4cx-yJ5ucHetdkdZeJc8Isy321kgIj56qlEAXuK/s1600-h/How+to+write+hyperlink.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5028804995789746354" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL0LL1neThn2lUH2s2YGodScWUCWPYyjn2X1hSCLLHB7WjGR137BZpOu85lZtMJWzp5ygRK4mooeZYfVaI9oZC1qVQx-v9AZ-ETsXLr4cx-yJ5ucHetdkdZeJc8Isy321kgIj56qlEAXuK/s400/How+to+write+hyperlink.jpg" border="0" /></a>Given that we only received 9 Boston Heralds today, I have created an alternative assignment that will be worth two quiz grades (as we did not have a Current Events Quiz last week due to the way the schedule played itself out). It is due by 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 8, 2007. As a reminder, Current Events Quizzes and in-class assignments are worth 25% of your grade. Your grade for this assignment will be based on successful completion of the requirements and the quality and depth-of-thought contained in your written responses.<br /><br />Your task is sixfold:<br /><br /><strong>First</strong>, visit any of the media links contained on the journalism blog (bgjournalismg.blogspot.com) and read a news, sports, business, feature, or editorial article of your choice.<br /><br /><strong>Second</strong>, make note of which type of lead the reporter chose for the story. Consult previous handouts from class or the “Thinking Through Leads” handout on the journalism blog. Was this lead effective? Why or why not? Your response should be two to three sentences.<br /><br /><strong>Third</strong>, provide a concise, two-to three-sentence summary of the article.<br /><br /><strong>Fourth</strong>, in one to two sentences, tell us why you picked the article.<br /><br /><strong>Fifth</strong>, use html code to create and include a hyperlink to the article in your response. As we will be posting our responses to the journalism blog, this will allow others to easily view your article after reading your comments. Follow the instructions contained in the picture above to create an active link to your article. You want to mimic or copy the format, exchanging <a href="http://www.coolcatteacher/">http://www.coolcatteacher/</a> for the URL of your story, and the words Cool Cat Teacher for the name of your article. If you have questions, please let me know.<br /><br /><strong>Sixth</strong>, post your response with your html article link to the journalism blog. You’ll want to respond to my assignment posting by making a “comment.” Here’s how to comment:<br /><br />1) Click the comment link under the post.<br />2) Copy the text from your Word document and post it into the comment window.<br />3) When asked to choose an identity, click on “other.”<br />4) Enter your first name and last initial in the “name” field.<br />5) Click on “Publish Your Comment.”Mr. B-Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00628569059610320379noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8389640908903893743.post-44905664127097912442007-01-17T06:35:00.000-05:002007-06-04T14:35:24.868-05:00The Best Globe Photos of 2006<a href="http://www.boston.com/news/globe/magazine/galleries/2007/0107/globe_photos_of_the_year?pg=7"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5020963499071650178" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8MNh4CfwbbM5E7QWsa2ZBSVaTUDBOQYOlKpwJq9xGCJESZeGc7cx2PBnxn1NMAl4R-vjH9lcjgp4i1mTwuQIYrf1m1GrvO4izqWrw_CDBJBN-Wtvu9iziP1i-SzgIOeJyrE4ggaWyUebB/s320/Globe+girl+bust.bmp" border="0" /></a>Today in class I am planning to share and discuss four of the <a href="http://www.boston.com/news/globe/magazine/galleries/2007/0107/globe_photos_of_the_year/">Boston Globe's Best Photos of 2006</a>. Yesterday I made black and white photocopies of the images, so each student would be able to see the photos and read the photographer's explanations.<br /><div></div><br /><div>The blog allows me to extend this activity and give students an opportunity to view 22 of the Globe's best photos in color. Click <a href="http://www.boston.com/news/globe/magazine/galleries/2007/0107/globe_photos_of_the_year/">here</a> or on the previous hyperlink to view the images from the Globe's website.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Feel free to share comments or thoughts about the images. Which did you like most? Why? </div>Mr. B-Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00628569059610320379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8389640908903893743.post-71354045188874131902007-01-05T15:43:00.000-05:002007-01-05T15:49:43.887-05:00ExpansionMy blogs are slowly becoming filled with content. Be sure to check out my main blog <a href="http://bgenglish.blogspot.com/">here</a>. On it I recently added a link list of publishing resources for teenagers. For purposes of organization and clarity, I think I will do most of my personal postings and updates on my main blog page.<br /><br />This page will feature online assignments, questions, and discussions that relate to journalism and media. I will continue to update the links as I find time. Please e-mail me or leave a comment if you would like to see certain things on this site. I would like it to be as useful as possible.Mr. B-Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00628569059610320379noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8389640908903893743.post-12379010820745549782007-01-03T19:23:00.000-05:002007-01-03T19:47:30.090-05:00ExploreI've added some new links, and hope to continue to build the list. Take a look at a couple of different ones, and post a comment here. Any newsworthy events we might want to localize for our publications? Any ideas or inspirations?Mr. B-Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00628569059610320379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8389640908903893743.post-50385104737298954602007-01-01T18:25:00.000-05:002007-01-01T18:36:05.804-05:00A resourceThis is my first post in the Journalism blog. In time, this page will contain links to various media outlets, writing tips and suggestions, and resources about the journalism profession.<br /><br />One of the goals of this site is to help inspire students who are currently producing our yearbook and monthly student newspaper. Eventually this site should be able to assist students on everything from creating a lead and crafting a headline to understanding "white noise" and the use of a pica.Mr. B-Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00628569059610320379noreply@blogger.com2