As always, Nicole has some interesting thoughts on some interesting topics. Currently, it's binary models. At http://meme-queen-trash-horder.blogspot.com, she talks about their collapse and how she believes that it could lead to a populist, un-newsworthy mess.
I have a more optimistic view when it comes to this. I think that, yes some of this will happen. But I don't think it will quite that horrible. If/when the binary models collapse, journalism as a whole will adapt, just like it always does. People need news they can trust, and we'll get it to them, one way or another. Maybe it's just time for something new.
Thursday, October 29, 2015
Media Critique 5
Who is buying Apple products?
http://www.wlky.com/money/who-is-buying-apple-products-old-men/36120186
This article is not that inclusive nor very newsworthy (or at least for the general public). It is a bit difficult to follow, what with the misinformation that had to be corrected at the bottom of the page. If this was cleared up, the article might be easier to follow and then could be completely inclusive.
The other issue is that, for the general public, this information is mostly useless. For someone who's job deals with statistics for new technology or consumer interest, it would be relevant. But for everyone else? Not really. It definitely deserves to be sorted under money. By adding something that would spike the consumer's interest then it would be more newsworthy than previously.
http://www.wlky.com/money/who-is-buying-apple-products-old-men/36120186
This article is not that inclusive nor very newsworthy (or at least for the general public). It is a bit difficult to follow, what with the misinformation that had to be corrected at the bottom of the page. If this was cleared up, the article might be easier to follow and then could be completely inclusive.
The other issue is that, for the general public, this information is mostly useless. For someone who's job deals with statistics for new technology or consumer interest, it would be relevant. But for everyone else? Not really. It definitely deserves to be sorted under money. By adding something that would spike the consumer's interest then it would be more newsworthy than previously.
Media critique 4
Trump Retweets
http://www.wlky.com/politics/trump-retweets-cnbc-moderator-dips/36118036
This article is currently listed under "politics" on WLKY. While this story is about a possible presidential candidate, it leans more towards gossip than actual politics. It has nothing to do with policies or the upcoming election. In reality, it's just another couple lines showing Trump being childish. It is not News worthy as no one will really be affected by this.
In all honesty, there really is no place for this story as is on WLKY. It's neither entertainment nor politics. The writer must go back and chose their angle and follow through. It could be turned into a larger, more extensive article on how Trump treats people, or maybe a report on the latest GOP debate.
Wednesday, October 28, 2015
Media Critique 3
Calls pour in for man seeking kidney
http://www.wlky.com/news/calls-pour-in-for-man-seeking-kidney/36102304
While this story is very heart warming, closer inspection finds that it is not Newsworthy enough to be one of the first stories to pop up when someone opens WLKY's homepage. It would be understandable if it was an article about the virtues and charity of mankind to boost public moral, but it is not.
The article is only five sentences long and, as it currently is written, doesn't make the story relevant enough. It could have focused on human spirit while simultaneously spreading awareness about organ transplants. Throw in an interview or two, and it could have been pretty interesting as well. As is, the article's story gives off a feeling of wasted potential. But with a few changes, it could be a great article.
http://www.wlky.com/news/calls-pour-in-for-man-seeking-kidney/36102304
While this story is very heart warming, closer inspection finds that it is not Newsworthy enough to be one of the first stories to pop up when someone opens WLKY's homepage. It would be understandable if it was an article about the virtues and charity of mankind to boost public moral, but it is not.
The article is only five sentences long and, as it currently is written, doesn't make the story relevant enough. It could have focused on human spirit while simultaneously spreading awareness about organ transplants. Throw in an interview or two, and it could have been pretty interesting as well. As is, the article's story gives off a feeling of wasted potential. But with a few changes, it could be a great article.
Media Critique 2
Wlky: Attorney defends actions of fired school officer
http://www.wlky.com/national/spring-valley-school-officer-to-learn-fate/36089174
This article most notably violates the journalistic yardsticks of explanation and fairness. The whole story is about a teen who was, in a class with a room full of students recording videos, slammed down on the ground and thrown by an officer for disturbing the class. Be this as it may, the article is much more focused on the officer and people defending him. The bottom half mostly dedicated for blaming the student for this violent incident with out even giving her a chance to defend herself.
A whole, crucial side of this story is missing. Only authority figures were interviewed and they mainly backed the cop's actions. Neither the girl, her family, or anyone close to her is interviewed other than her attorney on her injuries. He only had one sentence. This one-sided tale, for the above reasons stated, obviously violates the Fairness yardstick.
But that's not all. It also violates Explanation, as this is not an isolated incident. The effect of having cops intervene in schools is a controversy sweeping our nation and it, along with the school to prison pipeline, desperately needs to be addressed. While the story does allude to this, it is very brief and not a very well developed thought.
To bring this article up to standards, more interviews from varying sides are needed, as this is the biggest issue. Also, the whole bit about cops in schools needs to be thoroughly explained for those readers not completely caught up on what's going on. After that, the article should be fairly decent.
http://www.wlky.com/national/spring-valley-school-officer-to-learn-fate/36089174
This article most notably violates the journalistic yardsticks of explanation and fairness. The whole story is about a teen who was, in a class with a room full of students recording videos, slammed down on the ground and thrown by an officer for disturbing the class. Be this as it may, the article is much more focused on the officer and people defending him. The bottom half mostly dedicated for blaming the student for this violent incident with out even giving her a chance to defend herself.
A whole, crucial side of this story is missing. Only authority figures were interviewed and they mainly backed the cop's actions. Neither the girl, her family, or anyone close to her is interviewed other than her attorney on her injuries. He only had one sentence. This one-sided tale, for the above reasons stated, obviously violates the Fairness yardstick.
But that's not all. It also violates Explanation, as this is not an isolated incident. The effect of having cops intervene in schools is a controversy sweeping our nation and it, along with the school to prison pipeline, desperately needs to be addressed. While the story does allude to this, it is very brief and not a very well developed thought.
To bring this article up to standards, more interviews from varying sides are needed, as this is the biggest issue. Also, the whole bit about cops in schools needs to be thoroughly explained for those readers not completely caught up on what's going on. After that, the article should be fairly decent.
Tuesday, October 27, 2015
Radio Lecture
Radio Lecture
Teenager's impact on radio through rock and roll really helped the demassifying radio industry out, as we all know. But what I found interesting about this was the implication of said event, that self expression could to save an industry. Think about it: TV was bringing radio to it's knees, taking with it talent and advertisers. They have to demassify, but how? Rock and roll.
Teens just listening to music as they drove helped save radio. The creativity of music, which could not be fully conveyed on a screen, found its rightful place blaring through our speakers. Ingenuity mixed with marketing makes for a solid business plan.
Teenager's impact on radio through rock and roll really helped the demassifying radio industry out, as we all know. But what I found interesting about this was the implication of said event, that self expression could to save an industry. Think about it: TV was bringing radio to it's knees, taking with it talent and advertisers. They have to demassify, but how? Rock and roll.
Teens just listening to music as they drove helped save radio. The creativity of music, which could not be fully conveyed on a screen, found its rightful place blaring through our speakers. Ingenuity mixed with marketing makes for a solid business plan.
Thursday, September 17, 2015
Media Critique
Media Critique
Recently Fox News published an article about a man arrested in a library for sniffing a woman's feet. While this story might have made an interesting tidbit for local news entertainment, it is hardly worthy of being one of the first stories to pop up on Fox's website. It is neither very important nor is it going to effect the nation as a whole for a long time, and thus is not news worthy enough to be put along side ongoing, headlining stories such as the migrant crisis in Syria.
Also, some of the facts are unclear, messing up the flow of the article and making it difficult and confusing for the reader. The analyze part of the ten elements of journalism could have been carried through better.
The article should be re-worked by the journalist to make the story clearer and easier to understand. It should also be removed from the home page of the website to a place that focuses more on unusual stories, not under the crime and court tag it is currently under. While yes, it is a crime, it is not news worthy enough to be under a headline that massive and would fit better in something more akin to entertainment.
Recently Fox News published an article about a man arrested in a library for sniffing a woman's feet. While this story might have made an interesting tidbit for local news entertainment, it is hardly worthy of being one of the first stories to pop up on Fox's website. It is neither very important nor is it going to effect the nation as a whole for a long time, and thus is not news worthy enough to be put along side ongoing, headlining stories such as the migrant crisis in Syria.
Also, some of the facts are unclear, messing up the flow of the article and making it difficult and confusing for the reader. The analyze part of the ten elements of journalism could have been carried through better.
The article should be re-worked by the journalist to make the story clearer and easier to understand. It should also be removed from the home page of the website to a place that focuses more on unusual stories, not under the crime and court tag it is currently under. While yes, it is a crime, it is not news worthy enough to be under a headline that massive and would fit better in something more akin to entertainment.
News Paper Lecture
News Paper Lecture
I never really read the newspaper, but I know that my grandparents, like most, do. This may seem like a bit of trivial information and in a way, I suppose it is. But either way, it helped me make a connection to the information during the lecture when Mr.Miller started talking about how some of the reasons news papers are still around and why they outlived the telegraph.
In this case, it was tradition. My grandparents have been reading the daily paper for years, and will likely continue to do so. It's a habit and I suppose they must value and mildly enjoy this part of their morning routine to have kept it going so long.
Anyway, long story short, I thought it was kind of cool to see something we learned in class help explain something in my life.
I never really read the newspaper, but I know that my grandparents, like most, do. This may seem like a bit of trivial information and in a way, I suppose it is. But either way, it helped me make a connection to the information during the lecture when Mr.Miller started talking about how some of the reasons news papers are still around and why they outlived the telegraph.
In this case, it was tradition. My grandparents have been reading the daily paper for years, and will likely continue to do so. It's a habit and I suppose they must value and mildly enjoy this part of their morning routine to have kept it going so long.
Anyway, long story short, I thought it was kind of cool to see something we learned in class help explain something in my life.
Wednesday, September 16, 2015
Response
While we're on the topic of other blogs, my friend Nicole also has a voice to be heard at http://meme-queen-trash-horder.blogspot.com/. While I love her space themed and Calvin and Hobbs background, her views on the Populist vs. Elitist sort of thing are also pretty interesting. She questions how populist news organizations we portrayed in the lecture, which isn't a problem that had even occurred to me. All in all, she asks some pretty interesting questions.
Response
So everybody should check out Hunter's blog at http://inkspilleddaily.blogspot.com/.
He's got a lot to say,including on how Gutenberg's invention impacted our world and our history. I really liked how eloquently he phrased his thoughts. His response to Martin Luther questioning the church was very interesting, especially when he called Martin Luther's story one of how "the common man rose up and became their own person". I thought that was pretty cool.
He's got a lot to say,including on how Gutenberg's invention impacted our world and our history. I really liked how eloquently he phrased his thoughts. His response to Martin Luther questioning the church was very interesting, especially when he called Martin Luther's story one of how "the common man rose up and became their own person". I thought that was pretty cool.
Tuesday, September 15, 2015
Mass Communication
Mass Communication
I know this was one of our earlier lectures, but I'm going to mention it because I feel like it's important. We spend a lot of our time on websites where anything we type can be considered a form of mass media, so this lecture was defiantly relevant. It made me think about social media in a different perspective than I usually would, that anything I write has the potential to be seen by millions (even though it's highly unlikely). I like the thought though, it makes me feel connected and realize just how big the world is.
I know this was one of our earlier lectures, but I'm going to mention it because I feel like it's important. We spend a lot of our time on websites where anything we type can be considered a form of mass media, so this lecture was defiantly relevant. It made me think about social media in a different perspective than I usually would, that anything I write has the potential to be seen by millions (even though it's highly unlikely). I like the thought though, it makes me feel connected and realize just how big the world is.
Book Lecture
Book Lecture
Unlike newspapers or magazines, I love books (especially fiction). So it comes as no surprise for me that they've played a huge role in our development as a species. I mean, how could they not? They're filled to the brim with information, whether it's true or not. And even if a book isn't full of facts and figures, there's usually still a lesson that can be learned (perhaps one on morality).
Books are also great tools to shape minds and hearts, for better or for worse. There have been numerous books on religion that have converted thousands. Books have to potential start revolutions
and help end wars. They can easily spark ethical debates and can be used to make satire to call out the powerful. No wonder people say reading is dangerous.
Unlike newspapers or magazines, I love books (especially fiction). So it comes as no surprise for me that they've played a huge role in our development as a species. I mean, how could they not? They're filled to the brim with information, whether it's true or not. And even if a book isn't full of facts and figures, there's usually still a lesson that can be learned (perhaps one on morality).
Books are also great tools to shape minds and hearts, for better or for worse. There have been numerous books on religion that have converted thousands. Books have to potential start revolutions
and help end wars. They can easily spark ethical debates and can be used to make satire to call out the powerful. No wonder people say reading is dangerous.
Monday, September 14, 2015
magazine lecture
Magazine Lecture
Prior to this lecture, I really didn't know much about magazines (I don't usually read them), so I found today's class pretty interesting. I was especially intrigued when I head that they used to be a form of mass media. It's hard for me to picture a magazine aimed towards everyone, though I'm not sure why because it seems like a fairly simple concept. Maybe it's because when ever someone says "magazine", my mind thinks of the ones in the grocery store first. Oh well.
Prior to this lecture, I really didn't know much about magazines (I don't usually read them), so I found today's class pretty interesting. I was especially intrigued when I head that they used to be a form of mass media. It's hard for me to picture a magazine aimed towards everyone, though I'm not sure why because it seems like a fairly simple concept. Maybe it's because when ever someone says "magazine", my mind thinks of the ones in the grocery store first. Oh well.
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