Thursday, February 25, 2010
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Print or Digital - Which do you prefer?
Which appeals to you most as a reader? Why?
As a reader, I'd much rather read the news online at CBC because it has a lot more information about what is going on in the province than the local newspaper, The Miramichi Leader (link is unavailable) does.
Which method is more effective in delivering news?
I think the printed version is more effective because of the fact that the paper is infront of you.
What problems might an online newspaper face in terms of attracting readers?
A lot of times, an online newspaper has tweaks to work out with links because roughly 50% of the time, they aren't working. Also, some people may find it harder to read on a computer than the actual printed version because of the font.
What steps would you take to improve either newspaper?
For the online newspaper, I would make sure that every link works and I would make it easier to navigate from story to story.
In the printed version, I think it would be more attractive if it were colored.
What is each paper’s strongest attribute?
I feel that the strongest attribute in the printed newspapers are the police reports, but that's just my opinion.
How dominate is advertising in both versions?
The advertising is much more dominate in the printed version than online because when online, the ads just appear either on the side of the screen or the bottom and not many people take notice.
As a reader, I'd much rather read the news online at CBC because it has a lot more information about what is going on in the province than the local newspaper, The Miramichi Leader (link is unavailable) does.
Which method is more effective in delivering news?
I think the printed version is more effective because of the fact that the paper is infront of you.
What problems might an online newspaper face in terms of attracting readers?
A lot of times, an online newspaper has tweaks to work out with links because roughly 50% of the time, they aren't working. Also, some people may find it harder to read on a computer than the actual printed version because of the font.
What steps would you take to improve either newspaper?
For the online newspaper, I would make sure that every link works and I would make it easier to navigate from story to story.
In the printed version, I think it would be more attractive if it were colored.
What is each paper’s strongest attribute?
I feel that the strongest attribute in the printed newspapers are the police reports, but that's just my opinion.
How dominate is advertising in both versions?
The advertising is much more dominate in the printed version than online because when online, the ads just appear either on the side of the screen or the bottom and not many people take notice.
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Times & Transcript, The Daily Gleaner & The Miramichi Leader
What is your experience with newspapers?
Whenever my mom purchases the newpaper, I always read anything that catches my eye. The first thing that I look for is Police Reports because, for some reason, I tend to find them most interesting.
How often (if ever) do you read them?
I read the newpaper every monday, wednesday and friday.
Where do you get your news? (local, provincial or national newspapers/television news broadcasts/internet news sources)
I usually get most of my news from the internet on CBC or in the local newspaper, The Miramichi Leader.
Do you agree with the assertion that newspapers need to focus on local news stories in order to survive?
I agree that newspapers should focus on local stories and events, but not in order to survive.
What other strategies do you feel may benefit newspapers?
I think that newspapers should also contain some things to grab the attention of younger readers. For example, maybe a contest or coloring pictures.
Can newspapers even be saved, or do you feel that this isn’t something for newspapers to be concerned about? (aka, do you feel that the newspaper industry is not in danger).
I think that newspapers are in danger because more people in this generation are using computers to find out everything and usually, computers tend to have more facts stated about the article.
Do you think the Internet will become the main source of news and even a focus on local news will not save newspapers? Why or why not?
Yes, I do think that the Internet will become the main source of news because like I said above, the internet tends to state more about the situation.
Finally, where do you see the state of newspapers in 25 years?
In 25 years, I honestly don't think that newspapers will be around. But if they are, I don't think that there will be as many difference kinds such as: Times & Transcript, The Miramichi Leader or The Daily Gleaner.
Whenever my mom purchases the newpaper, I always read anything that catches my eye. The first thing that I look for is Police Reports because, for some reason, I tend to find them most interesting.
How often (if ever) do you read them?
I read the newpaper every monday, wednesday and friday.
Where do you get your news? (local, provincial or national newspapers/television news broadcasts/internet news sources)
I usually get most of my news from the internet on CBC or in the local newspaper, The Miramichi Leader.
Do you agree with the assertion that newspapers need to focus on local news stories in order to survive?
I agree that newspapers should focus on local stories and events, but not in order to survive.
What other strategies do you feel may benefit newspapers?
I think that newspapers should also contain some things to grab the attention of younger readers. For example, maybe a contest or coloring pictures.
Can newspapers even be saved, or do you feel that this isn’t something for newspapers to be concerned about? (aka, do you feel that the newspaper industry is not in danger).
I think that newspapers are in danger because more people in this generation are using computers to find out everything and usually, computers tend to have more facts stated about the article.
Do you think the Internet will become the main source of news and even a focus on local news will not save newspapers? Why or why not?
Yes, I do think that the Internet will become the main source of news because like I said above, the internet tends to state more about the situation.
Finally, where do you see the state of newspapers in 25 years?
In 25 years, I honestly don't think that newspapers will be around. But if they are, I don't think that there will be as many difference kinds such as: Times & Transcript, The Miramichi Leader or The Daily Gleaner.
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Titles are for people with ideas...
4,000 expected at slain police officer's funeral:
Who? Const. Eric Czapnik
What? Stabbed to death by former RCMP officer, Kevin Gregson.
When? December 29th, 2009
Where? In his cruiser outside of the Ottawa Hospital's Civic Campus.
Why? Unknown.
How? Memorial is to be held January 7th.
Type of lead - Picture/Dramatic.
Arrest in slaying of Quebecer in Dominican:
Who? Jean Gange
What? Shot in the heart.
When? December 31st, 2009
Where? Private villa in Sosua, east of Puerto Plata.
Why? Victim of a robbery plot.
How? Friend, Alexandre Tremblay, said they were attacked in the middle of the night by two men. Tremblay was tied to his bed and robbed and heard gunshots come from the room where Gange was.
Type of lead - Straight Summary.
Accused kidnapper now faces attempted murder charge:
Who? Adrien John Lepage
What? Accused of kidnapping a woman in her 20s working alone.
When? November 30th, 2009
Where? Barnwood Pub, Quispamsis. Later found at the side of the road in Lepreau, 55 km from the bar/
Why? Unknown
How? Lepage entered the Pub with a gun.
Type of lead - Straight Summary.
Who? Const. Eric Czapnik
What? Stabbed to death by former RCMP officer, Kevin Gregson.
When? December 29th, 2009
Where? In his cruiser outside of the Ottawa Hospital's Civic Campus.
Why? Unknown.
How? Memorial is to be held January 7th.
Type of lead - Picture/Dramatic.
Arrest in slaying of Quebecer in Dominican:
Who? Jean Gange
What? Shot in the heart.
When? December 31st, 2009
Where? Private villa in Sosua, east of Puerto Plata.
Why? Victim of a robbery plot.
How? Friend, Alexandre Tremblay, said they were attacked in the middle of the night by two men. Tremblay was tied to his bed and robbed and heard gunshots come from the room where Gange was.
Type of lead - Straight Summary.
Accused kidnapper now faces attempted murder charge:
Who? Adrien John Lepage
What? Accused of kidnapping a woman in her 20s working alone.
When? November 30th, 2009
Where? Barnwood Pub, Quispamsis. Later found at the side of the road in Lepreau, 55 km from the bar/
Why? Unknown
How? Lepage entered the Pub with a gun.
Type of lead - Straight Summary.
Thursday, December 17, 2009
The "Straight to the Point" Pyramid
In my opinion, I agree with the usage of the inverted pyramid. I believe that the most important information should be at the beginning of the article. It shouldn’t drag on and on, it should get straight to the point. I’m not a fan of reading news articles but however, I don’t mind those that have information and all of the questions in a quick short story. Sometimes, it depends on the type of article that I read. Unless it’s straight forward, I don’t want to read it. This is why the inverted pyramid should continue to be used.
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Video
The video that I watched online was about the troops from Afghanistan arriving back to Ottawa. The establishing shot in the video was a shot of the troop’s home and the news interviewer. The introduction is a reporter giving information about the troops coming home and how it was an emotional event for their families. Two sources that were used in this video were Col. Roch Lacroix and Major Curtis Smith. Col. Roch Lacroix was asked about the Afghanistan prisoners and Major Curtis Smith was asked if it had any affect on him. Two types of "b-roll" that they could have used was showing pictures of the troops that came to Ottawa while the reporter was and when they were showing the troops and their families as they were leaving. The closing is when the troops and their families are leaving the airport.
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Frum vs. Fromme
In the video that we were told to watch in order to complete this assignment, I admire Frum’s style of interviewing. Even when things went bad by not being defense, she always keeps her “cool.” She always concentrated on what she felt mattered and didn’t let Lynette Fromme take control of the situation. If she had of gotten aggressive, she would have looked like the bad guy in the situation and Fromme would have hung up earlier, causing Frum to never know what Fromme was really like.
The most effective question that was asked was “what do you think about what happened Saturday in Sacramento?” Frum may have came across as being ignorant, but she simply just giving Fromme a chance to speak her mind and give her own opinion.
Being in Journalism this year, I would much rather do a written interview because I tend to get mad easily on certain occasions and wouldn’t be able to maintain my cool. It is important that you stay calm or else a lot of things can go down hill.
The most effective question that was asked was “what do you think about what happened Saturday in Sacramento?” Frum may have came across as being ignorant, but she simply just giving Fromme a chance to speak her mind and give her own opinion.
Being in Journalism this year, I would much rather do a written interview because I tend to get mad easily on certain occasions and wouldn’t be able to maintain my cool. It is important that you stay calm or else a lot of things can go down hill.
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