Archive for the 'Briggs' Category

Mar

20

Briggs Chapter 9

March 20, 2012 | 1 Comment

Many stories can benefit from the use of data.  Reliable data is something that is quantifiable and can be verified, and thus add credibility and transparency to a story when used appropriately. Certain things, like names, titles, and locations are bits of data that can be easily sprinkled into a story.  Some other bits of […]

Mar

20

Briggs Chapter 8

March 20, 2012 | 3 Comments

Video is a great way to tell a story because it includes audio and visual elements.  It makes it possible to present actual footage from the event of interest or related footage while simultaneously providing audio and/or text narration. It is becoming increasingly important for well-rounded journalists to possess at least basic video shooting and […]

Mar

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Briggs Chapter 11

March 8, 2012 | Leave a Comment

A blog can be a great tool to get the news out to your audience and doing it your way.  However, to do this, you must first build an audience. An audience does not magically appear just because a person starts a blog.  It can be hard work getting your name out there while first […]

Mar

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Briggs Chapter 10

March 8, 2012 | Leave a Comment

One of the greatest assets available to the modern journalist is their audience.  With news and media becoming increasingly web-based and social, it is becoming more conversational, according to Briggs.  Audiences want to comment on published material, and there are great benefits to allowing them to do so. In some cases, they can be a […]

Feb

23

Briggs Chapter 6

February 23, 2012 | 1 Comment

Photos are a way of telling a story without ever picking up a pen or saying a word.  They add validity and life to a story by adding a visual element. While words can give an idea of what it was like to be somewhere, the photo shows them what it was like. However, producing […]

Feb

21

Briggs chapter 5

February 21, 2012 | 1 Comment

Since the advent of the printing press, great efforts have been made to made the written word more mobile and accessible to more people, all while saving money.  As the years have gone by, news has become more available to the consumer as well as easier for journalists to produce.  With the introduction of the […]