Hello Journalism friends,
It's been a great couple of weeks! Ever since I've finished my journalism course at OSJ, I started to get some more attention from potential employers. But as you know, I will be interning for about 3 months first before I can start a real job. Very exciting! I might just stay with this agency if I like it there. Something to figure out...
So I really miss studying! Who would have figured! I miss working through those wonderful modules and taking tests online. I miss joining the online group to discuss current journalistic topics. I miss the tutors! So much to miss. This school has given me so many wonderful ideas for my future career. Beyond thankful.
Well, it's almost the new year and there is so much good things ahead! I wish you all a great and very happy new year!
Yours truly,
Katy
Friday, December 29, 2017
Thursday, December 7, 2017
The End
Dear Journalism friends and followers,
I have completed the Journalism course and received an A- for my efforts! I'm really excited and happy. I can't be more proud. I hope you've enjoyed this journey with me. I'm not sure yet if I will keep this blog alive since my new job starts in January (internship) and I won't have much time. But we'll see.
I really enjoyed studying at OSJ. If you are interested, send me a private message and I can give you some more detailed information on this course. I'm really thankful and sad at the same time that this course is over... I just called the team at OSJ to thank them. They were really great all throughout the year.
Because of this course, I got an internship and so much more! Beyond excited to now get ready for Christmas.
Maybe you'll hear from me again very soon this year. If not, I might give you an update on my internship in January.
Happy Holidays to you all!
Kate
I have completed the Journalism course and received an A- for my efforts! I'm really excited and happy. I can't be more proud. I hope you've enjoyed this journey with me. I'm not sure yet if I will keep this blog alive since my new job starts in January (internship) and I won't have much time. But we'll see.
I really enjoyed studying at OSJ. If you are interested, send me a private message and I can give you some more detailed information on this course. I'm really thankful and sad at the same time that this course is over... I just called the team at OSJ to thank them. They were really great all throughout the year.
Because of this course, I got an internship and so much more! Beyond excited to now get ready for Christmas.
Maybe you'll hear from me again very soon this year. If not, I might give you an update on my internship in January.
Happy Holidays to you all!
Kate
Thursday, November 30, 2017
Watchdog Journalism
Hello Journalism friends,
So I've started with "Watchdog Journalism". Since many of you shied away from this topic, I just go ahead and write a short definition:
"Watchdog Journalism brings to light abuses of power."
That's a very powerful sentence in itself. Let's talk about it! I'm eager to hear your opinion.
Not only in today's world, there is much to say about abuses of power - unfortunately, it has always been an issue. Therefore, watchdog journalism is a really important "tool" that we all desperately need.
Let me review the module book on watchdog journalism:
The module book is a short one (only 12 pages long) that includes historical roots, definition, and central concerns of watchdog journalism. It also contains a brief history of investigative reporting (which is very similar to watchdog journalism) and muckraking. Lastly, the book closes with a perspective on current threats that watchdog journalism faces.
A very well written and comprehensive textbook that I highly recommend reading if you're taking this class at OSJ.
Katy
So I've started with "Watchdog Journalism". Since many of you shied away from this topic, I just go ahead and write a short definition:
"Watchdog Journalism brings to light abuses of power."
That's a very powerful sentence in itself. Let's talk about it! I'm eager to hear your opinion.
Not only in today's world, there is much to say about abuses of power - unfortunately, it has always been an issue. Therefore, watchdog journalism is a really important "tool" that we all desperately need.
Let me review the module book on watchdog journalism:
The module book is a short one (only 12 pages long) that includes historical roots, definition, and central concerns of watchdog journalism. It also contains a brief history of investigative reporting (which is very similar to watchdog journalism) and muckraking. Lastly, the book closes with a perspective on current threats that watchdog journalism faces.
A very well written and comprehensive textbook that I highly recommend reading if you're taking this class at OSJ.
Katy
Friday, November 24, 2017
Another few weeks left
Hello Journalism followers!
I'm so glad that you are still following me! There are a few people who asked me some questions about ambush journalism which made me really happy and more exciting for this genre. Thank you for your opinions as well - they made me think, very inspirational!
So ambush journalism is a very important aspect in journalism work. It's something I'd like to focus on further in my work as a journalist. Oh by the way, a friend of mine wants to study journalism as well with a focus on ambush journalism. How great is that! I didn't even know that you can make it such a priority. I guess it really matters.
There is another topic for next week: It's called "Watchdog Journalism". How many of you know what it is all about? Send me a message and let's talk!
More about Watchdog in my next entry...
Come back!
Katy
I'm so glad that you are still following me! There are a few people who asked me some questions about ambush journalism which made me really happy and more exciting for this genre. Thank you for your opinions as well - they made me think, very inspirational!
So ambush journalism is a very important aspect in journalism work. It's something I'd like to focus on further in my work as a journalist. Oh by the way, a friend of mine wants to study journalism as well with a focus on ambush journalism. How great is that! I didn't even know that you can make it such a priority. I guess it really matters.
There is another topic for next week: It's called "Watchdog Journalism". How many of you know what it is all about? Send me a message and let's talk!
More about Watchdog in my next entry...
Come back!
Katy
Thursday, November 16, 2017
Ambush Journalism
Hello, fellow Journalism friends,
If you're interested in finding out more about "ambush journalism", don't look any further! I will provide you in this entry with some more information on this exciting and also important journalistic genre.
First of all, there is a lot of negative things to be found about ambush journalism. Whether if it's ethical or not... whether if it's the right approach...whether if it's acceptable for a journalist's work and so on. What do you think? Can people really be "victims" of ambush journalism? Or is this just a made up story for people to distract from the truth that needs to be reveiled?
I can't wait to hear some of your opinions. Send me a private message and I will get back to you (button "send feedback").
Thank you!
Katy
If you're interested in finding out more about "ambush journalism", don't look any further! I will provide you in this entry with some more information on this exciting and also important journalistic genre.
First of all, there is a lot of negative things to be found about ambush journalism. Whether if it's ethical or not... whether if it's the right approach...whether if it's acceptable for a journalist's work and so on. What do you think? Can people really be "victims" of ambush journalism? Or is this just a made up story for people to distract from the truth that needs to be reveiled?
I can't wait to hear some of your opinions. Send me a private message and I will get back to you (button "send feedback").
Thank you!
Katy
Thursday, November 9, 2017
More studying...
Hello Journalism friends,
Here I am, finished with sensational journalism. So glad it is over. But I really enjoyed this topic very much.
Now, since I'm interested in many things - it's a curse and a blessing - I decided to study some more modules until at least the end of this year. So the one I've started recently is "Ambush Journalism". Have you ever caught someone off guard? Well, that's what ambush journalism is about. It's about getting someone to give an interview in a kind of persuasive-aggressive way. I'd say, that's something that I will have to learn about. It's not a rare thing that someone doesn't want to give an interview to a journalist. So here is a good way to learn about the "theory" behind it.
Current examples make this module a pretty interesting one!
More to come next week in my entry. Stay tuned!
Katy
Here I am, finished with sensational journalism. So glad it is over. But I really enjoyed this topic very much.
Now, since I'm interested in many things - it's a curse and a blessing - I decided to study some more modules until at least the end of this year. So the one I've started recently is "Ambush Journalism". Have you ever caught someone off guard? Well, that's what ambush journalism is about. It's about getting someone to give an interview in a kind of persuasive-aggressive way. I'd say, that's something that I will have to learn about. It's not a rare thing that someone doesn't want to give an interview to a journalist. So here is a good way to learn about the "theory" behind it.
Current examples make this module a pretty interesting one!
More to come next week in my entry. Stay tuned!
Katy
Thursday, November 2, 2017
Sensational Journalism
Hello everyone,
I've started with sensational journalism and am almost finished at this point. I can't highlight enough the today's impact on sensational journalism. It's truly affecting our lives... just turn on the TV! Or read a newspaper/online magazine or whatever. It's everywhere. I decided to study this module for exactly that reason.
Since it's almost finished, I can review the module a bit: I like the writing, the chapters are precise and clearly written, and the information is state-of-the-art material. I'm really happy with it. So glad I took it!
Even though I'm pretty sure that my career won't be in sensational journalism, it is good to know how it works!
Well, since I have to work today, this is only a short entry. More to come next week!
Katy
I've started with sensational journalism and am almost finished at this point. I can't highlight enough the today's impact on sensational journalism. It's truly affecting our lives... just turn on the TV! Or read a newspaper/online magazine or whatever. It's everywhere. I decided to study this module for exactly that reason.
Since it's almost finished, I can review the module a bit: I like the writing, the chapters are precise and clearly written, and the information is state-of-the-art material. I'm really happy with it. So glad I took it!
Even though I'm pretty sure that my career won't be in sensational journalism, it is good to know how it works!
Well, since I have to work today, this is only a short entry. More to come next week!
Katy
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