Staci Parks: Article Analysis

"Journalism isn't just writing," Clara said to the student audience, describing the 'wide scope' of tasks in her typical day. From flicking through social media, keeping up with gossip, and compiling opinions on a recent trend, Clara has a range of articles to present to her readers.

Journalists are infamous for their motivation to produce hard hitting editorials, twisting the truth for their own selfish benefit. Steve Chapman strays away from this stereotype by ensuring integrity in every article. Continuously, Chapman strives to present the public with his analytical opinions. Douglas Adams describes the drive of Steve Chapman; “To give real service, you must add something which cannot be bought of measured with money, and that is sincerity and integrity”. Steven Chapman, who writes weekly op-eds for the Chicago Tribune, delivers insight into national headlines using suggestive rhetoric appeals to address the reader’s fears of uncertainty followed by accredited reasoning, a condescending tone targeted at the written subject, calling the reader for reformation within society, and dashes to separate general statements from definitive fact, shifting from a mission-based point of view to thought-provoking opinionated writing in order to spark motivation within his readers using his opinions so that they can take action to better their communities in hopes of improving future national development.

Taylor Sampson interviewed Jay Welsh, current Florida Virtual School instructor in Journalism and seasoned broadcast journalist to talk to him about the career of journalism. When asked what would all aspiring journalists study and do before entering the profession he states “Number one is a great writing education. Very little is done without a script, and you are responsible for writing that script.” He also says to follow your passion “There is all types of different fields (for journalism careers). Mine was sports. For others it might be politics, fashion, wild life.” He even says every aspect of life has a journalist path. “The last thing would have to be comfortable speaking. You’re going to be in front of people. It can be a bit egotistical if you like being the center of attention; because that’s what you are.”

The interviewer desires to initially intern as a magazine journalist, and later branch off as editor-in-chief of her own magazine brand.

Nia Jovan Andrews, 32, Chicago native studied journalism - magazine article writing at Columbia College Chicago earning her bachelor of arts degree in 2007. She is currently the owner of Jones Publishing & Enterprises, (JP&E), a publishing company she started in 2010 to launch One Purpose Magazine (online/digital). Since she’s started the magazine, she has written a memoir, “...As Thyself by Nia” that has motivated her to challenge herself by gaining a better understanding in the business of publishing. She enrolled in The John Marshall Law School intellectual property program for graduates, where she is pursuing a master of jurisprudence focusing on copyrights, licensing and contracts.

Twenty-first century reporters fill the airwaves with “news” pertaining to facets of life entirely opposite of awareness and activism. When news regarding anything aside from the lives of celebrities or current pop culture does make the headlines, the story seems presented in a watered-down, somehow censored, fashion; leaving the reader asking more questions than they received answered. As the major methods of mass media become increasingly consumer driven, the great majority are presented with less mentally stimulating material called “news”. As a result, Americans are often less informed, and thus less willing to become involved in, political, social, and economic issues, nation and worldwide. Through the application of relevant and straightforward journalism, like that practiced by Ida B. Wells, the people of this country may be armed with the knowledge needed to have an effect on the events unfolding today that will affect tomorrow.

The news that grabbed my attention were events and stories I had heard about like the “37th Starlight Symphony” and the Donald Trump in Nashville. A story about a career woman spoke to me as the title read, “Kortney Simmons fulfilling passion as attorney”. College students everywhere are praying for that to be their headline someday. Simmons had a dream since middle school and fulfilled it. Moreover it was compelling because it was someone who looked like me, black and under the age of 40. I wasn’t compelled to read it in the paper but the online edition brought the story to life with video and

She worked as a free-lance editor and proof reader until an introduction to an agent set her career in motion.

With journalism, it is a fun job going around asking people questions even if the practical work of teaching the courses is how to write them, how to report them you still get to work with a lot of different fields. She learns a lot every day by reading what her students submit. She loves working with college students especially when they are first getting her exploring their path choices. Also along with the schedules, getting summers off and breaks so they can travel. Though during the quarter it is a constant job, you never really clock out. When she gets students or groups that don’t have mutual respect or are not interested in the subject that are not into it makes it hard for her.

I studied Public Relations and Journalism at Prince Georges Community College from Fall of 2010. I learned about the power of free speech and free media. I gained respect for the First Amendment. It amazed me that here in the United States, anyone could share their opinion, no matter how unpopular and yet be protected by their rights as citizens. This was new and fascinating considering the restrictive nature of press in my home country.

Technology has always been at the forefront of newsgathering and the journalistic process. The last century has seen visual, audio and digital innovations contributing greatly to changing the way journalists think about and engage in their work. Yet these technologies have not by themselves redefined what it means to be a journalist, in the professional sense Lasorsa, Lewis & Holton (2011).

All journalists should have a basic understanding of web design including HTML, CSS and XML coding. Those who know learn how do this have control over how information is displayed and distributed on the Web.

I value in-depth, indefatigably researched and elegantly written or produced journalism that both exposes and explains the human condition, and this is something I aspire to do. I want to be able to produce stories that shed light on the choices facing our world and how the actions of some influence the lives and livelihoods of millions of others, even if the actions be undramatic or unsensational.

Aubert was guided to her safety by a trucker after her windshield was smashed on

Journalism feeds on curiosity. One week I am fact-checking a story on rock climbing for Outside magazine, and the next week I find myself on top of a 40-foot wall. Every news assignment becomes a crash course in a new subject. Every idea for a feature leads to twenty more questions and ten more stories. Journalism is an addictive adventure — an adventure I’ve known I wanted to pursue since I was in kindergarten. Yet instead of feeling like I’ve been stuck on the same career path for 16 years, I feel like each day, each article, is a new venture. I am pursuing a master’s in International Politics at Trinity College Dublin because the heart of journalism isn’t in the writing or the editing — it’s how well you know the topics on which you are reporting.