Monday, January 16, 2012
Boston Globe Best Photos of 2011
Monday, November 23, 2009
National Geographic's International Photography Contest 2009 - The Big Picture - Boston.com
Click the link below to check out some amazing photographs:
National Geographic's International Photography Contest 2009 - The Big Picture - Boston.com
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Print journalism's value - a narrative ode
With 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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
Thursday, May 21, 2009
50 Free Online Journalism Courses
I received an e-mail today referencing the Online College Blog, which has links to 50 free online journalism courses. Click here to check out the offerings. Some look pretty good!
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Fourth Quarter Article Expectations & Deadlines
TH, April 30th - Article # 1 due at start of class
FRI, May 8th - Article # 2 due at start of class
FRI, May 15th - Article # 3 due at start of class
* Senior Portfolio Due @ end of class on WED, May 20th *
TH, May 21st - Article # 4 due at start of class
*Senior Final Exam May 27th 7:30 - 8:55 a.m. *
MON, June 1st - Article # 5 due at start of class
* Underclassmen Portfolio Due @ end of class on TUES, June 12th *
Spotlight Issue # 5 Production Dates:
June 2, 3 - Edit articles for content and length
June 5, 8 - Layout all articles
June 9, 10 - Edit layouts
June 11 - Send to printer
June 19 - Distribute Issue # 5
As for the article types, 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.
The article requirements 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!
Monday, March 23, 2009
Monday, February 23, 2009
Issue # 4 article due dates & deadlines
Below are the article due dates and deadlines for Issue # 4.
Third Quarter
TH, March 5 - Article # 3 due at start of class
MON, March 16 - Article # 4 due by 2:00 p.m.
MON, March 23 - Article # 5 due at start of class
WED, March 25 - Third Quarter Portfolio due by end of class
Fourth Quarter
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.)
As for editing, here is what I am planning to do in class:
* Edit article content, get extra quotes, check facts - 4/2, 4/3
* Edit articles for quality, length, and the 5 Reverence Steps - 4/6,4/8,4/9
* Edit page layouts (everything layed out by Monday, 4/13) - 4/13, 4/14, 4/15
* Final check on 4/16. Send to printer at end of day on 4/16.
Distribute Monday, April 27.
As for the article types, 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.
The article requirements remain the same. Please consult either the First or Second Quarter Journalism Article Expectations handouts for the info. Don't forget photos!
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Local reaction
There may still be hope for the digitizing of newspaper journalism. If this isn't real, honest, evoking coverage, I don't know what is:
Boston Globe Obama Reaction Video Montage
Boston Globe Obama Reaction Video Montage
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