Archive for April, 2009
Extra Credit Opportunities
Multimediaites –
Two extra credit opportunities over the next several days:
TODAY: The Globe’s Bennie DiNardo will be visiting with us Thursday for a discussion at 4 p.m. in Bartlett 201. After the talk, please blog about what DiNardo said, and have a conversation with each other about what he said on the comment board for this [...]
Deadlines
Mutlimediaites –
Keep in mind that you can hand in your final project EARLY! I’ve given May 19 as a deadline because I want to make sure you all have editing time for your multimedia components. But, if you can hammer away with it and get it done before then, GO FOR IT! In other words, [...]
End-of-Semester Softball Throwdown
Hi all –
In case you missed it, the End-of-Semester softball game between faculty and students is this Friday from 2:30-5 p.m. on the fields across from Boyden — right after the senior lunch. If you get a chance, please respond on the Wiki if you plan on attending:
http://journalismseniorlunch.pbwiki.com/
BTW, the highly skilled and athletic Faculty Squad [...]
Bennie DiNardo Discussion
Hi Folks –
Just a reminder that The Globe’s Bennie DiNardo will be visiting with us Thursday for a discussion at 4 p.m. in Bartlett 201. There will be a chance for extra credit if you attend the discussion.
Also, on Tuesday, UMass alumni Mark Wilding, the producer and lead writer for Grey’s Anatomy will be giving [...]
For Tuesday
Teams –
Before Tuesday, please pick one person on your team to update me with an outline on how your sources are working out; where your project is; who is doing what; and the status of your text and multimedia pieces.
Thanks,
Steve
In Case You Missed It…
Multimediaites –
Plagiarism has been in the news lately. The case involving the Collegian columnist has prompted a bit of public (and private) debate.
This is also a pretty good example of the viral nature of the Web.
Steve
‘Save The Globe’
Hey Folks –
I received this email today:
Good afternoon,
My name is Laura Wareck and I work with O’Neill and Associates here in Boston. We are working with the union that represents all of the reporters to save the Boston Globe. As you know, the Globe is in a battle for its life with its parent [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Extra Credit Opportunity
PRESS CONFERENCE
with Congressman Richard Neal
Monday, April 13, 6-7 pm
Bartlett 65
Rep. Richard Neal, D-Mass, will answer questions in an hour-long on-the-record news conference in Bartlett 65 on Monday, April 13, at 6 p.m. The session is for Mr. Perkins’ JOURN 300 and 201 classes but all student in the Journalism Program is invited to attend, and [...]
DEADLINE #1: TUESDAY
Multimediaites –
By the end of Tuesday’s class, I want several things:
* A list of sources you will be calling/interviewing;
* An initial storyboard plan outlining the duties of each team member and a rough outline of what folks will be doing and when;
* A multimedia plan outlining when you will be collecting and editing the multimedia [...]
Some Reminders/Guidelines
Multimediaites –
As you start reporting and interviewing for your final project, here are a few things to keep in mind:
* A good audio slideshow means strong audio plus strong images. What’s the story you are trying to tell? Get up close and personal with your subjects. Get tight frames so you can capture the emotions [...]
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