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
Thursday, October 26, 2017
The importance of peace journalism
Hello journalism friends,
As some of you already know, I've recently started a module called "Peace Journalism". It's a great joy and I can't highlight the importance of this journalistic genre enough. That's why I decided to devote my next entry to this important topic.
I've did some research aside from just reading the module (which was great, btw). I've found some quite interesting stuff: http://www.peacejournalism.org/Peace_Journalism/Welcome.html
That is just one example. I had no idea there was such an outlet and source of information on the internet. Apparently, people around the world are getting more an more aware of how important peace journalism is. In fact, as stated on this website, it's being taught in more than ten countries around the world. It's a whole movement of reporters and journalists, it's about the choice what to report and how to report it. On this website, you can find more articles and books on this topic.
Think about it: Reporters can make a difference! Journalists can make a difference!
Well, that's all for today's entry. In my next entry, I will talk about another important journalistic genre. Sensational Journalism. We all deal with it everyday - makes it hard to avoid! So that's why I chose to study this module as well.
Come back next week.
Katy
As some of you already know, I've recently started a module called "Peace Journalism". It's a great joy and I can't highlight the importance of this journalistic genre enough. That's why I decided to devote my next entry to this important topic.
I've did some research aside from just reading the module (which was great, btw). I've found some quite interesting stuff: http://www.peacejournalism.org/Peace_Journalism/Welcome.html
That is just one example. I had no idea there was such an outlet and source of information on the internet. Apparently, people around the world are getting more an more aware of how important peace journalism is. In fact, as stated on this website, it's being taught in more than ten countries around the world. It's a whole movement of reporters and journalists, it's about the choice what to report and how to report it. On this website, you can find more articles and books on this topic.
Think about it: Reporters can make a difference! Journalists can make a difference!
Well, that's all for today's entry. In my next entry, I will talk about another important journalistic genre. Sensational Journalism. We all deal with it everyday - makes it hard to avoid! So that's why I chose to study this module as well.
Come back next week.
Katy
Thursday, October 19, 2017
Internship and Peace Journalism
Hello Journalism friends,
Thanks for coming back. This week, I will be talking a bit about my internship at a small publishing house that starts in January 2018... and the new module "Peace Journalism".
I think peace journalism is a very important journalistic genre that more journalists should focus on in the future. Peace journalism has a long history, rightfully so. As part of social and christian peace movements, it started to emerge in the early 19th century. Conflict reporting has been a long-term problem. Peace journalism tries to shed some light on this issue by analyzing structural and cultural causes of violence. The goal is to avoid violence as much as possible using a specific style of reporting about a problem/issue with regards to violence. Yes, I think this genre is VERY important to study. So I'm on it!
My internship is going to be 6 months long at a local small publishing house. I'm not going to name it here, but it's responsible for our small local paper here in my hometown. Luckily, my uncle knows someone who works there and was able to pass along my curriculum vitae. I call myself a lucky girl! I will get a chance of a lifetime. So this is going to start in early January of next year until about June/July. I hope I will learn a lot there! Not just making coffee (although I'm very well capable of making coffee by now).
Next week I will hopefully talk a bit more about peace journalism and how it affects people's lives.
Next for reading my blog! Come back next week.
Katy
Thanks for coming back. This week, I will be talking a bit about my internship at a small publishing house that starts in January 2018... and the new module "Peace Journalism".
I think peace journalism is a very important journalistic genre that more journalists should focus on in the future. Peace journalism has a long history, rightfully so. As part of social and christian peace movements, it started to emerge in the early 19th century. Conflict reporting has been a long-term problem. Peace journalism tries to shed some light on this issue by analyzing structural and cultural causes of violence. The goal is to avoid violence as much as possible using a specific style of reporting about a problem/issue with regards to violence. Yes, I think this genre is VERY important to study. So I'm on it!
My internship is going to be 6 months long at a local small publishing house. I'm not going to name it here, but it's responsible for our small local paper here in my hometown. Luckily, my uncle knows someone who works there and was able to pass along my curriculum vitae. I call myself a lucky girl! I will get a chance of a lifetime. So this is going to start in early January of next year until about June/July. I hope I will learn a lot there! Not just making coffee (although I'm very well capable of making coffee by now).
Next week I will hopefully talk a bit more about peace journalism and how it affects people's lives.
Next for reading my blog! Come back next week.
Katy
Thursday, October 12, 2017
Finishing line
Dear followers and Journalism friends,
I realized that I will be finished with this course in December. There isn't much more to do for me after two more modules. I'm a little sad... since I've been enjoying this course so much! But I have good news: I will be interning starting in January at a small publishing house! I'm so excited!
But first things first. I finished the tabloid journalism course yesterday with great joy. It was so interesting and easy. Now I'm thinking about what comes next. I have the choice between "Sensational Journalism" and "Peace Journalism". I think both are awesome topics but I would not like to take them both. Each one is rather short, about 25 pages or so. The worst part of this course (if I may say that) was decision making - because I'm really bad at that and I wished I could have taken ALL classes.
Come back next time where I will talk about my upcoming internship!
Katy
I realized that I will be finished with this course in December. There isn't much more to do for me after two more modules. I'm a little sad... since I've been enjoying this course so much! But I have good news: I will be interning starting in January at a small publishing house! I'm so excited!
But first things first. I finished the tabloid journalism course yesterday with great joy. It was so interesting and easy. Now I'm thinking about what comes next. I have the choice between "Sensational Journalism" and "Peace Journalism". I think both are awesome topics but I would not like to take them both. Each one is rather short, about 25 pages or so. The worst part of this course (if I may say that) was decision making - because I'm really bad at that and I wished I could have taken ALL classes.
Come back next time where I will talk about my upcoming internship!
Katy
Thursday, October 5, 2017
Tabloid Journalism
Hello friends,
Welcome back to my blog! I hope you've been enjoying it as much as I've been writing it. I'm so glad to keep this as some sort of a journal for everyone to read about a journalism course that I'm taking. Soon, it'll be finished and I'm already a bit sad. I will certainly miss it a lot.
As for my next topic, I've decided to take "tabloid journalism". I feel like that is the right topic for me right now. It seems quite approachable so let's see what it is all about. There's some historical roots in the study book that's a quite interesting read. Who knew that tabloid journalism would be one of the oldest journalism genres? It is not that surprising! It is also one of the most widespread and popular journalism genres. Also not surprising! I'm really happy I chose this topic. Let's see how it will go.
Today, I don't have much else to talk about. How about you write me a message? Any questions are welcome!
Katy
Welcome back to my blog! I hope you've been enjoying it as much as I've been writing it. I'm so glad to keep this as some sort of a journal for everyone to read about a journalism course that I'm taking. Soon, it'll be finished and I'm already a bit sad. I will certainly miss it a lot.
As for my next topic, I've decided to take "tabloid journalism". I feel like that is the right topic for me right now. It seems quite approachable so let's see what it is all about. There's some historical roots in the study book that's a quite interesting read. Who knew that tabloid journalism would be one of the oldest journalism genres? It is not that surprising! It is also one of the most widespread and popular journalism genres. Also not surprising! I'm really happy I chose this topic. Let's see how it will go.
Today, I don't have much else to talk about. How about you write me a message? Any questions are welcome!
Katy
Thursday, September 28, 2017
Wiki Journalism
Hello!
Thanks for coming back to my little blog on Journalism and Journalism Studies. As many of you already know, I've started a distance education program in Journalism about a year ago. I've stretched it out quite a bit - because I could have been much faster than that. But I took long breaks over the summer and didn't study every single day. Work has been holding up things, too. So here I am, almost done!
My last exam went great, too. I've got a B+! I'm happy about it. Wiki Journalism is almost done as well. I still have to read a few more pages. After that, I think I will take a week off and then start with the last few modules for this program! I can't believe it's almost over at this point.
So Wiki Journalism is something to look into! I've researched a bit about this topic aside from reading the study book (which is very thorough and well written) because I wanted to know what other authors have to say about it. It's good to know as many journalistic genres as possible! That's why I chose my next modules to be journalistic genres as well. I just want to try out as many as possible in order to apply the ones I like the most in my journalistic journey.
By the way, I'm applying for internships right now! Maybe I'll have good news by next week.
Come back!
Katy
Thanks for coming back to my little blog on Journalism and Journalism Studies. As many of you already know, I've started a distance education program in Journalism about a year ago. I've stretched it out quite a bit - because I could have been much faster than that. But I took long breaks over the summer and didn't study every single day. Work has been holding up things, too. So here I am, almost done!
My last exam went great, too. I've got a B+! I'm happy about it. Wiki Journalism is almost done as well. I still have to read a few more pages. After that, I think I will take a week off and then start with the last few modules for this program! I can't believe it's almost over at this point.
So Wiki Journalism is something to look into! I've researched a bit about this topic aside from reading the study book (which is very thorough and well written) because I wanted to know what other authors have to say about it. It's good to know as many journalistic genres as possible! That's why I chose my next modules to be journalistic genres as well. I just want to try out as many as possible in order to apply the ones I like the most in my journalistic journey.
By the way, I'm applying for internships right now! Maybe I'll have good news by next week.
Come back!
Katy
Thursday, September 21, 2017
New module: Wiki Journalism
Hello friends and friends of Journalism,
It's been quite a successful week for me! I've finished the solutions journalism text book in only a week and took the exam yesterday. Now I'm awaiting the grade (I think it went really well, though). Right now, everything is just going so well. I'm going through my studies with a breeze, mainly because I get to choose what I want to study next and I chose only topics that I really like. That's the great thing about this study course. I wouldn't want to trade it with a different course somewhere else.
So Wiki Journalism. I haven't looked into it yet but it sounds pretty... modern. Not only is it a super state-of-the-art journalism topic, it is also something that's quite interesting to me. Mainly because I am participating in wikipedia entries and other user generated contents quite a bit - wherever I can. Therefore I know how crucial it is to be very careful what sources to use for journalistic articles. Anyway, this is going to be my next topic in my next entry. I hope you'll come back!
Katy
It's been quite a successful week for me! I've finished the solutions journalism text book in only a week and took the exam yesterday. Now I'm awaiting the grade (I think it went really well, though). Right now, everything is just going so well. I'm going through my studies with a breeze, mainly because I get to choose what I want to study next and I chose only topics that I really like. That's the great thing about this study course. I wouldn't want to trade it with a different course somewhere else.
So Wiki Journalism. I haven't looked into it yet but it sounds pretty... modern. Not only is it a super state-of-the-art journalism topic, it is also something that's quite interesting to me. Mainly because I am participating in wikipedia entries and other user generated contents quite a bit - wherever I can. Therefore I know how crucial it is to be very careful what sources to use for journalistic articles. Anyway, this is going to be my next topic in my next entry. I hope you'll come back!
Katy
Thursday, September 14, 2017
Summer is almost over - new module!
Hello dear Journalism friends,
Thanks for coming back!
The Preventive Journalism Exam was a breeze. As I expected, I didn't have to study too hard and long. All I did this time was reading the study book twice before I took the exam (on the same day). Who knew I had such a great memory! ;) It already got graded - yes, I did really well again. So happy about it. This was a great topic.
Summer is almost over... I feel like I need a break from work (again). But there is so much motivation around me, I guess I just keep on going. I've decided to take three more exams before the end of October to get my study schedule all straightened up. I'm in pretty good shape!
The next study topic will be "Solutions Journalism" - makes a lot of sense to take this topic after Preventive Journalism. Because I think it is quite similar to the latter one.
So what is solutions journalism all about? It is an inspiration for journalists to report on possible solutions to serious problems rather than - as it's done in "conventional" journalism - report on the problems only. It's basically a fundamental reorientation of what journalism is. So I thought, this might be a good choice for me!
Come back next week for more!
Katy
Thanks for coming back!
The Preventive Journalism Exam was a breeze. As I expected, I didn't have to study too hard and long. All I did this time was reading the study book twice before I took the exam (on the same day). Who knew I had such a great memory! ;) It already got graded - yes, I did really well again. So happy about it. This was a great topic.
Summer is almost over... I feel like I need a break from work (again). But there is so much motivation around me, I guess I just keep on going. I've decided to take three more exams before the end of October to get my study schedule all straightened up. I'm in pretty good shape!
The next study topic will be "Solutions Journalism" - makes a lot of sense to take this topic after Preventive Journalism. Because I think it is quite similar to the latter one.
So what is solutions journalism all about? It is an inspiration for journalists to report on possible solutions to serious problems rather than - as it's done in "conventional" journalism - report on the problems only. It's basically a fundamental reorientation of what journalism is. So I thought, this might be a good choice for me!
Come back next week for more!
Katy
Thursday, September 7, 2017
Preventive Journalism
Welcome back!
Every once in a while I realize how fortunate I am. Some opportunities only come once in a lifetime. Taking this journalism class is one of them.
Today has been a good day for me. I got up early and started studying the last few pages of the current module in Preventive Journalism. This journalism genre is - as I know now - a highly important approach in today's journalism. Why? "It is journalism that 'aims' to identify problematic issues, themes or people before they have a chance to emerge [...]". Enough said. I think this is exactly what ALL journalists need to focus on more an more. Of course, journalism is as much about "reporting" what HAS happened. But it should also be more about what COULD potentially happen or what is ABOUT to happen. After all, without kidding, this could even save lives sometimes.
What do you think? Any opinion?
This weekend I will most likely take the exam. I'm so glad I took this class/module. It's a good one.
Come back next week!
Katy
Thursday, August 31, 2017
On to the next!
Dear Journalism friends,
Well, the exam for a success! I've got an A+. So happy the way it turned out.
Now I need to think about what comes next. I have the choice between two topics I guess: Preventive Journalism and/or Open Source Journalism. Both modules are rather short so I don't have to stress about them so much. I think I will start with Preventive Journalism. But not until the weekend. :)
So I've received some messages from some bloggers about this program I'm in. I would like to share this information with all of you who read my blog. But thank you to those who asked. I will happily answer these questions.
I've decided to take an online course in Journalism because of lack of time. I'm working full time and don't have time for classrooms. At the same time, I would like to improve my living situation and study journalism in the hopes of becoming the next Christiane Amanpour some day. And make more money! So this course gives me the opportunity to study after work or on weekends in order to get a certificate which qualifies me to apply for jobs within the journalistic field. I was so happy when I discovered this newly established school with headquarters in Berlin, Germany. We communicated through the cell phone app "Whatsapp" which is big in Europe. That was my first approach. It was cheaper than a long distance call (as the app is for free) and quicker than sending emails forth and back. So the staff is very modern and very straight forward with everything I needed in order to apply. Very helpful overall.
If you need some more "advice" on how to get in or what you need for this course, I'll happy provide you with this information, too. Just so you know, there is a lot of distance education programs (even in journalism) out there. I chose OSJ because they seemed very modern and very easy to deal with. Also, I like the prices a lot more than what other places offer. Those where the main factors for me that counted.
Decisions like that aren't easy! But once I made that decision, I didn't regret it even for just a second.
Well, that's all for today. Back to work (study)!
Come back next week,
Katy
Well, the exam for a success! I've got an A+. So happy the way it turned out.
Now I need to think about what comes next. I have the choice between two topics I guess: Preventive Journalism and/or Open Source Journalism. Both modules are rather short so I don't have to stress about them so much. I think I will start with Preventive Journalism. But not until the weekend. :)
So I've received some messages from some bloggers about this program I'm in. I would like to share this information with all of you who read my blog. But thank you to those who asked. I will happily answer these questions.
I've decided to take an online course in Journalism because of lack of time. I'm working full time and don't have time for classrooms. At the same time, I would like to improve my living situation and study journalism in the hopes of becoming the next Christiane Amanpour some day. And make more money! So this course gives me the opportunity to study after work or on weekends in order to get a certificate which qualifies me to apply for jobs within the journalistic field. I was so happy when I discovered this newly established school with headquarters in Berlin, Germany. We communicated through the cell phone app "Whatsapp" which is big in Europe. That was my first approach. It was cheaper than a long distance call (as the app is for free) and quicker than sending emails forth and back. So the staff is very modern and very straight forward with everything I needed in order to apply. Very helpful overall.
If you need some more "advice" on how to get in or what you need for this course, I'll happy provide you with this information, too. Just so you know, there is a lot of distance education programs (even in journalism) out there. I chose OSJ because they seemed very modern and very easy to deal with. Also, I like the prices a lot more than what other places offer. Those where the main factors for me that counted.
Decisions like that aren't easy! But once I made that decision, I didn't regret it even for just a second.
Well, that's all for today. Back to work (study)!
Come back next week,
Katy
Thursday, August 24, 2017
Narrative Journalism - New Module!
Hello again, dear friends!
Thanks for coming back!
I've started a new module this past weekend. With great pleasure! The topic is "Narrative Journalism" and is a somewhat shorter module with only 8 pages! But very informative ones. I'm actually almost through the module as it is quite short.
Why did I chose this module? Well, narrative journalism uses literary techniques for telling a story. As I call myself a huge fan of literature, I thought this is just a great combination - literature and journalism. Other names for narrative journalism are literary journalism - and that's what I've found in researching something on journalism a while ago. I found this combination of literature and journalism and it gave me an interesting perspective in how I would like to tell a story as a journalist in the future. Of course, if I stay in the realm of fashion journalism or environmental journalism, this is a perfect technique for me!
As I'm almost done with this module, I think I'm good to go for the next module sometime next week. There is still a little exam that I need to take. But that should be rather easy. I've spoken to a tutor last Monday and she gave me great confidence in taking the exam early this time (without preparing like a maniac).
Thanks for reading my blog! Please send me messages if you have questions about journalism, distance education and/or this particular school I study at, Open School of Journalism. I will be happy to answer them all!
Katy
Thanks for coming back!
I've started a new module this past weekend. With great pleasure! The topic is "Narrative Journalism" and is a somewhat shorter module with only 8 pages! But very informative ones. I'm actually almost through the module as it is quite short.
Why did I chose this module? Well, narrative journalism uses literary techniques for telling a story. As I call myself a huge fan of literature, I thought this is just a great combination - literature and journalism. Other names for narrative journalism are literary journalism - and that's what I've found in researching something on journalism a while ago. I found this combination of literature and journalism and it gave me an interesting perspective in how I would like to tell a story as a journalist in the future. Of course, if I stay in the realm of fashion journalism or environmental journalism, this is a perfect technique for me!
As I'm almost done with this module, I think I'm good to go for the next module sometime next week. There is still a little exam that I need to take. But that should be rather easy. I've spoken to a tutor last Monday and she gave me great confidence in taking the exam early this time (without preparing like a maniac).
Thanks for reading my blog! Please send me messages if you have questions about journalism, distance education and/or this particular school I study at, Open School of Journalism. I will be happy to answer them all!
Katy
Thursday, August 17, 2017
Some really nice people at OSJ
Dear blogger friends,
Thank you for your encouraging words! That really helped and I appreciated them!
So I took the exam yesterday and now waiting for the result. It was not an easy task. I think I prepared as much as I could. It was tough to fit it all in with my current work schedule.
I feel like I need a little bit of rest for a few days until I can take on the next module.
In the meantime, I decided to talk my friend into studying journalism at OSJ as well. :) Since this is a unique study program and with my current mostly positive experience, I think she's willing to join me. I've contacted the office and had a really nice voice on the other side of the line. She might be able to get a scholarship as her finances are not that great and she is highly qualified to study at OSJ. So that's such a nice thing of them to do for her! That made me really happy and reassured me that I am at a good place. :)
Well, I think I will start with a new module this weekend, probably Sunday. So in my next entry I will talk about that.
Stay tuned!
Katy
Thank you for your encouraging words! That really helped and I appreciated them!
So I took the exam yesterday and now waiting for the result. It was not an easy task. I think I prepared as much as I could. It was tough to fit it all in with my current work schedule.
I feel like I need a little bit of rest for a few days until I can take on the next module.
In the meantime, I decided to talk my friend into studying journalism at OSJ as well. :) Since this is a unique study program and with my current mostly positive experience, I think she's willing to join me. I've contacted the office and had a really nice voice on the other side of the line. She might be able to get a scholarship as her finances are not that great and she is highly qualified to study at OSJ. So that's such a nice thing of them to do for her! That made me really happy and reassured me that I am at a good place. :)
Well, I think I will start with a new module this weekend, probably Sunday. So in my next entry I will talk about that.
Stay tuned!
Katy
Thursday, August 10, 2017
It's okay to struggle
Hello friends and friends of Journalism,
As for the modules, I'm still working on "Media and Press Law". I thought it would take me much longer, and yes, I was right. It WILL take me about twice as long as all the other modules. But! That's okay. I'm trying really hard to memorize as much as possible. The exercises have been giving me headaches since I haven't always given the right answers (you can check for right answers in the back of the module book). It's frustrating but I'm trying to hang in there.
Thinking of the time-frame, I think I will need a least another week for completion. Since I had to go back to work this past Monday, I've "lost" some good study hours in the morning. But that's fine. I wish I had a lawyer-friend I could ask some questions, ha! But I guess I'll be okay with what I have. The book is quite good but I've been checking for stuff online just to get a different perspective and maybe help me understand the topic a little bit better. It worked so far.
Keep your fingers crossed for the exam which I am planning on taking next week. We'll see how that goes! But it's okay to struggle. That prepares me for other struggles in my study career. :)
Come back next week!
Katy
As for the modules, I'm still working on "Media and Press Law". I thought it would take me much longer, and yes, I was right. It WILL take me about twice as long as all the other modules. But! That's okay. I'm trying really hard to memorize as much as possible. The exercises have been giving me headaches since I haven't always given the right answers (you can check for right answers in the back of the module book). It's frustrating but I'm trying to hang in there.
Thinking of the time-frame, I think I will need a least another week for completion. Since I had to go back to work this past Monday, I've "lost" some good study hours in the morning. But that's fine. I wish I had a lawyer-friend I could ask some questions, ha! But I guess I'll be okay with what I have. The book is quite good but I've been checking for stuff online just to get a different perspective and maybe help me understand the topic a little bit better. It worked so far.
Keep your fingers crossed for the exam which I am planning on taking next week. We'll see how that goes! But it's okay to struggle. That prepares me for other struggles in my study career. :)
Come back next week!
Katy
Wednesday, August 2, 2017
Media and Press Law
Welcome back!
Thank you for viewing this blog. That makes me really happy!
I've started a new module on Monday, just as planned. It is called "British Media and Press Law" and is - as far as I can tell - really tough. But I decided to take a tougher module just to see how it goes. It is quite long (it has about 130 pages!), so I'll be busy for a while.
As a journalist, you need to know about what you can do and cannot do. It is quintessential. I was trying to avoid this module as long as possible. But in the end, it's a good thing to just go through it. I've read several pages and already solved a few training tasks. I have never marked this many "key words" in my life, haha. But I think I'll be fine. It'll take me probably three times as long as any of the previous modules. But that's OK.
I won't be working this week, so I have plenty of time to finish this module in like two weeks or so. If I really keep to the schedule... so we'll see.
It's crazy, who would have figured I'd take a law-course in a distance education program? I must be crazy! :)
Do you have any questions for me? Don't hesitate!
Katy
Thank you for viewing this blog. That makes me really happy!
I've started a new module on Monday, just as planned. It is called "British Media and Press Law" and is - as far as I can tell - really tough. But I decided to take a tougher module just to see how it goes. It is quite long (it has about 130 pages!), so I'll be busy for a while.
As a journalist, you need to know about what you can do and cannot do. It is quintessential. I was trying to avoid this module as long as possible. But in the end, it's a good thing to just go through it. I've read several pages and already solved a few training tasks. I have never marked this many "key words" in my life, haha. But I think I'll be fine. It'll take me probably three times as long as any of the previous modules. But that's OK.
I won't be working this week, so I have plenty of time to finish this module in like two weeks or so. If I really keep to the schedule... so we'll see.
It's crazy, who would have figured I'd take a law-course in a distance education program? I must be crazy! :)
Do you have any questions for me? Don't hesitate!
Katy
Thursday, July 27, 2017
Some thoughts
Hello again!
I've finished the solutions journalism module in just two days! Yes! It's true. I've not been too busy with work so I took the chance to get a little ahead of my schedule. The goal is still to finish this program by the end of September or so.
I've had some ideas recently. As I was reading the solutions journalism module, I thought that this should not only be one (of many) approaches within the journalistic field. It should be the one and only road in most journalistic topics. Why? Because I think journalists mostly write about "problems" or issues - like I said, it doesn't apply to every journalism topic, but it does apply to environmental journalism, for instance. There are still journalism topics/areas such as arts journalism where it's all about information (rather than "solving" a problem). So these areas need a different approach. But if you start reading a newspaper, there are a lot more "issues" being reported than just a nice story about a new museum opening or something. So for these issues, it makes a lot of sense to me to always apply the solutions journalism approach (despite all the criticism).
Any thoughts?
I think I will take a few days off and then start with a new module on Monday.
Come back next week!
Katy
I've finished the solutions journalism module in just two days! Yes! It's true. I've not been too busy with work so I took the chance to get a little ahead of my schedule. The goal is still to finish this program by the end of September or so.
I've had some ideas recently. As I was reading the solutions journalism module, I thought that this should not only be one (of many) approaches within the journalistic field. It should be the one and only road in most journalistic topics. Why? Because I think journalists mostly write about "problems" or issues - like I said, it doesn't apply to every journalism topic, but it does apply to environmental journalism, for instance. There are still journalism topics/areas such as arts journalism where it's all about information (rather than "solving" a problem). So these areas need a different approach. But if you start reading a newspaper, there are a lot more "issues" being reported than just a nice story about a new museum opening or something. So for these issues, it makes a lot of sense to me to always apply the solutions journalism approach (despite all the criticism).
Any thoughts?
I think I will take a few days off and then start with a new module on Monday.
Come back next week!
Katy
Thursday, July 20, 2017
Solutions Journalism
Welcome back, friends!
Advocacy Journalism is finished. Since it was a short module, I was able to complete the whole book in only three days! (Yes, and I was still working, too)! I've set a record!
The next module is called "Solutions Journalism" and I am so excited about that one as well. I am a very solutions-oriented gal. And today's journalism needs to be more "solution-oriented", if you ask me. Most conventional journalism is problem-oriented. So this new approach is a very inspiring one I think. So far, I've read only the introductory chapter. It caught my interest right away.
So next week's entry will be focusing on solutions journalism and its impact on today's journalism. How does that sound?
Please feel free to send me comments and/or questions. Since this is a distance education program, there might be some unanswered questions out there. Also, if it's "just" about journalism topics, I'd be happy to talk about it, too. (As long as it's topics that I'm already familiar with). ;)
Thank you for reading my blog. See you next week!
Katy
Advocacy Journalism is finished. Since it was a short module, I was able to complete the whole book in only three days! (Yes, and I was still working, too)! I've set a record!
The next module is called "Solutions Journalism" and I am so excited about that one as well. I am a very solutions-oriented gal. And today's journalism needs to be more "solution-oriented", if you ask me. Most conventional journalism is problem-oriented. So this new approach is a very inspiring one I think. So far, I've read only the introductory chapter. It caught my interest right away.
So next week's entry will be focusing on solutions journalism and its impact on today's journalism. How does that sound?
Please feel free to send me comments and/or questions. Since this is a distance education program, there might be some unanswered questions out there. Also, if it's "just" about journalism topics, I'd be happy to talk about it, too. (As long as it's topics that I'm already familiar with). ;)
Thank you for reading my blog. See you next week!
Katy
Thursday, July 13, 2017
Advocacy Journalism
Hello everyone!
Arts Journalism is done! With great success I finished the exam. I'm so happy and hope to stay in this field some day in the future.
My new journey - although a smaller one - takes me to advocacy journalism. This journalistic field has become really important. Advocacy journalism entails the fact that it is impossible to separate news from views... meaning, you choose a topic and automatically adopt certain point of views on this topic. Essentially, it is about the impossibility of objectivity. This is exactly why I chose this topic/module: Because I want to know how scholars argue about the possibility or impossibility of objectivity in journalism. And, of course, I want to know more about advocacy journalism as it has become such a big topic over the last decade.
So I will keep you posted/informed as I go on with my studies. It is promising! The module itself only has about 8 pages, so it's completely doable in a short period of time. Also, the module focuses on the most important facts.
Come back next week!
Katy
Arts Journalism is done! With great success I finished the exam. I'm so happy and hope to stay in this field some day in the future.
My new journey - although a smaller one - takes me to advocacy journalism. This journalistic field has become really important. Advocacy journalism entails the fact that it is impossible to separate news from views... meaning, you choose a topic and automatically adopt certain point of views on this topic. Essentially, it is about the impossibility of objectivity. This is exactly why I chose this topic/module: Because I want to know how scholars argue about the possibility or impossibility of objectivity in journalism. And, of course, I want to know more about advocacy journalism as it has become such a big topic over the last decade.
So I will keep you posted/informed as I go on with my studies. It is promising! The module itself only has about 8 pages, so it's completely doable in a short period of time. Also, the module focuses on the most important facts.
Come back next week!
Katy
Thursday, July 6, 2017
Exam Day
Dear blogger friends,
Today is the day! I'm taking the online exam in arts journalism and just wanted to write down a few impression for you.
So I've taken about 8 online exams so far and they are pretty much all the same: You take about 10 Multiple Choice questions and about 3-4 "open" questions where you have to write a little bit yourself. Most of the time, I have no trouble with these kind of questions. The Multiple Choice ones are usually not my favorite because they are give you three possible answers and they are very similar sometimes (and only one answer is right). I prefer writing my one answer down.
This whole test takes me about 35 min. It depends, though - some of these exams are quite a bit longer, some take only 20 min. I guess the modules are all very different in size so maybe that's why. Anyway, I'm going to take this exam today - I hope it'll be good!
Wish me luck!
Next time, I will give you some insights into my newly discovered love of arts journalism which I would like to combine with PR. Maybe I could work for a gallery that needs PR.
Katy
Today is the day! I'm taking the online exam in arts journalism and just wanted to write down a few impression for you.
So I've taken about 8 online exams so far and they are pretty much all the same: You take about 10 Multiple Choice questions and about 3-4 "open" questions where you have to write a little bit yourself. Most of the time, I have no trouble with these kind of questions. The Multiple Choice ones are usually not my favorite because they are give you three possible answers and they are very similar sometimes (and only one answer is right). I prefer writing my one answer down.
This whole test takes me about 35 min. It depends, though - some of these exams are quite a bit longer, some take only 20 min. I guess the modules are all very different in size so maybe that's why. Anyway, I'm going to take this exam today - I hope it'll be good!
Wish me luck!
Next time, I will give you some insights into my newly discovered love of arts journalism which I would like to combine with PR. Maybe I could work for a gallery that needs PR.
Katy
Thursday, June 29, 2017
The art of arts journalism
Hello all!
I'm really inspired. This arts journalism module is wonderful. I've had so many epiphanies lately, I can't even count them. So thankful and glad I took this module!
So far, I've read pretty much half of the book. The chapters are not too long and overall, I can say, it is really good writing and therefore easy to read. I've shown it to some of my friends and they are all amazed by how interesting and nicely made the module book are. That leads me to a whole new and absolutely urgent statement about the quality of the module books: The paper is very high quality, there are many pics printed in colors and the book itself is glued but in a really high professional manner. When I received all module books, I was amazed of how good they feel in my hand - not too heavy, not too "cheap" and light-weighted. I really think they invested in some good material. After all, the student needs to be able to work with those books for a while. And they shouldn't fall apart after a few times of turning the page.
Arts journalism is an art in itself. I realized, reading the referring sections in my dad's newspaper, that their style is unique and so very different from other journalistic writings.
Well, I guess that is all I can say for today. There are still so many things to do and I'm running out of time.
Come back next time!
Katy
I'm really inspired. This arts journalism module is wonderful. I've had so many epiphanies lately, I can't even count them. So thankful and glad I took this module!
So far, I've read pretty much half of the book. The chapters are not too long and overall, I can say, it is really good writing and therefore easy to read. I've shown it to some of my friends and they are all amazed by how interesting and nicely made the module book are. That leads me to a whole new and absolutely urgent statement about the quality of the module books: The paper is very high quality, there are many pics printed in colors and the book itself is glued but in a really high professional manner. When I received all module books, I was amazed of how good they feel in my hand - not too heavy, not too "cheap" and light-weighted. I really think they invested in some good material. After all, the student needs to be able to work with those books for a while. And they shouldn't fall apart after a few times of turning the page.
Arts journalism is an art in itself. I realized, reading the referring sections in my dad's newspaper, that their style is unique and so very different from other journalistic writings.
Well, I guess that is all I can say for today. There are still so many things to do and I'm running out of time.
Come back next time!
Katy
Thursday, June 22, 2017
Arts Journalism: A new discovery
Hello my dear Journalism friends,
So the exam went really well I think. Still haven't heard back from the tutors yet but I have a good feeling.
I couldn't wait to start with the new module! It's about arts journalism as I've mentioned in my last entry. The book consists of five chapters providing a good overview of the whole topic, including definitions, basic skills, different types of articles, budgeting, and - of course - how to gather a good story. In my opinion it sums up the topic really well and gives great insight so far. I've read the first chapter and solved some exercises.
I've always enjoyed reading the arts section in my dad's news paper. I also liked environmental topics a lot. Everything culture and nature related I guess. Maybe I should read some of these sections more intensely and look out for the things I learn during my studies.
Well, that is all for today. Time to go back to cleaning up my apartment and spend some more time with my friends. No more studying tonight. But tomorrow I am going to read the second chapter.
Stay tuned!
Katy
So the exam went really well I think. Still haven't heard back from the tutors yet but I have a good feeling.
I couldn't wait to start with the new module! It's about arts journalism as I've mentioned in my last entry. The book consists of five chapters providing a good overview of the whole topic, including definitions, basic skills, different types of articles, budgeting, and - of course - how to gather a good story. In my opinion it sums up the topic really well and gives great insight so far. I've read the first chapter and solved some exercises.
I've always enjoyed reading the arts section in my dad's news paper. I also liked environmental topics a lot. Everything culture and nature related I guess. Maybe I should read some of these sections more intensely and look out for the things I learn during my studies.
Well, that is all for today. Time to go back to cleaning up my apartment and spend some more time with my friends. No more studying tonight. But tomorrow I am going to read the second chapter.
Stay tuned!
Katy
Thursday, June 15, 2017
Finish line
Hello all,
Well, I've finished the book in one week! I'm really proud of myself. What a great success. I really liked the topic, too. Environmental Journalism might be a major career, aside from Public Relations. But maybe I can combine the two somehow? That would be the best scenario.
I can see the finish line: I guess I will be finished with this course in about 2 months if I keep up the pace. It's hard to study during the summer but I think I can do this. It takes a lot of discipline... because the beach is right outside. But this is what I've committed to.
The next module is going to be Arts Journalism! I am really excited about that. I love art and everything connected to art. There will be an important art exhibition in October which I am planning to go to. Maybe I can write about it and send it in?
Well, that's all for today. I have to take the environmental journalism exam still. I think I will do that this weekend (yes, I can take exams anytime I want!). Saturday I think. Wish me luck.
Stay tuned for more!
Katy
Well, I've finished the book in one week! I'm really proud of myself. What a great success. I really liked the topic, too. Environmental Journalism might be a major career, aside from Public Relations. But maybe I can combine the two somehow? That would be the best scenario.
I can see the finish line: I guess I will be finished with this course in about 2 months if I keep up the pace. It's hard to study during the summer but I think I can do this. It takes a lot of discipline... because the beach is right outside. But this is what I've committed to.
The next module is going to be Arts Journalism! I am really excited about that. I love art and everything connected to art. There will be an important art exhibition in October which I am planning to go to. Maybe I can write about it and send it in?
Well, that's all for today. I have to take the environmental journalism exam still. I think I will do that this weekend (yes, I can take exams anytime I want!). Saturday I think. Wish me luck.
Stay tuned for more!
Katy
Thursday, June 8, 2017
Internship aftermath
Dear bloggers and journalism lovers,
I'm back! I was interning for a whole week with great success. Everyone was really nice to me till the end. I learned a lot. I asked a lot of questions. So here I am now with some more experience within a field of great interest!
Today I started studying again. It is hard to pick up where you left off sometimes. But I decided to just re-start the whole module book since I forgot some stuff that I've read like 10 days ago. Bummer. But I learned so much other new stuff as well. This time, I will make notes to make it easier for myself when it's time to study for the online exam.
Environmental journalism is an important topic. I am so glad I took this class. I think I will make the most of it and research some environmental journalists to ask them some questions. I like asking questions. :)
Well, that's all I can say for today. It's time to go back to work and study.
Stay tuned!
Katy
I'm back! I was interning for a whole week with great success. Everyone was really nice to me till the end. I learned a lot. I asked a lot of questions. So here I am now with some more experience within a field of great interest!
Today I started studying again. It is hard to pick up where you left off sometimes. But I decided to just re-start the whole module book since I forgot some stuff that I've read like 10 days ago. Bummer. But I learned so much other new stuff as well. This time, I will make notes to make it easier for myself when it's time to study for the online exam.
Environmental journalism is an important topic. I am so glad I took this class. I think I will make the most of it and research some environmental journalists to ask them some questions. I like asking questions. :)
Well, that's all I can say for today. It's time to go back to work and study.
Stay tuned!
Katy
Thursday, June 1, 2017
First day!
Hello everyone!
So today is my first day of internship at a PR agency. I am so excited! So far, I like all the co-workers there, they are treating my nicely and teach me some stuff. I have so many questions for them which makes me feel a little bad. ;) Also, I don't have to make coffee or anything - I'm just there to listen and learn! That's so awesome!
Until next Wednesday, I won't have too much time to get any study work done... unfortunately. But that's not a big deal. Still working on environmental journalism for a good two weeks or so. I am so much ahead of the schedule anyway (who knew that I'd be studying this fast?).
Today is not much time for anything else except blogging this entry real quick. Next week I will give a full retrospective of my "life" here at the agency.
Thanks for visiting this blog and stay tuned!
Katy
So today is my first day of internship at a PR agency. I am so excited! So far, I like all the co-workers there, they are treating my nicely and teach me some stuff. I have so many questions for them which makes me feel a little bad. ;) Also, I don't have to make coffee or anything - I'm just there to listen and learn! That's so awesome!
Until next Wednesday, I won't have too much time to get any study work done... unfortunately. But that's not a big deal. Still working on environmental journalism for a good two weeks or so. I am so much ahead of the schedule anyway (who knew that I'd be studying this fast?).
Today is not much time for anything else except blogging this entry real quick. Next week I will give a full retrospective of my "life" here at the agency.
Thanks for visiting this blog and stay tuned!
Katy
Thursday, May 25, 2017
Environmental Journalism Part I
Hello bloggers and journalists,
Well, I've started this new module called "Environmental Journalism" a while ago. It made me think a lot while I was researching a bit for interesting topics. There is so much to write about and it is such an important message that needs to be out there. People need to be informed on the horrendous development of melting ice on the north pole. It is so sad. There's already a vast number of journalists who write about this specific issue that mankind has to deal with. I'm really happy that I get to take this class. It might help and form my later career. I really think this is the most important journalistic topic right now.
Last week's exam went well! I got a B+ which is totally great for me.
Well, the internship is getting closer and closer... I'm still very excited!
I hope to receive some interesting comments from you. Choose any topic!
For more, stay tuned until next week.
Yours,
Katy
Well, I've started this new module called "Environmental Journalism" a while ago. It made me think a lot while I was researching a bit for interesting topics. There is so much to write about and it is such an important message that needs to be out there. People need to be informed on the horrendous development of melting ice on the north pole. It is so sad. There's already a vast number of journalists who write about this specific issue that mankind has to deal with. I'm really happy that I get to take this class. It might help and form my later career. I really think this is the most important journalistic topic right now.
Last week's exam went well! I got a B+ which is totally great for me.
Well, the internship is getting closer and closer... I'm still very excited!
I hope to receive some interesting comments from you. Choose any topic!
For more, stay tuned until next week.
Yours,
Katy
Wednesday, May 17, 2017
Working and studying
Dear Journalism friends,
this has been quite a productive week for me. I'm almost finished with the Media Journalism Module. So I will be able to take the test this Friday! There is just a few more pages I need to read. Tomorrow, I will rest a bit and then on Friday is the big day.
I will officially start my internship on June 1. I'm really excited about it! I will keep a "blog diary" during this period of time, hopefully with daily updates (if I have enough time). That also means, I will be taking a week off from work (no big deal).
After Friday, I will start with a new module called "environmental journalism" which is really interesting as well. Not too thick and I think great to read! Lots of really interesting exercises, too.
What else is new? Well, I've been thinking about this whole "working and studying" thing a bit. People at work keep asking me about it (especially the question "How do you do it?"). It's not always easy, dependent on what the day is like, what my work schedule is and what kind of module I'm reading. But that's what makes it so interesting: You never know what you're gonna get (it's like a box of chocolates). But I know that it is something really special that I do for myself and no one else.
Any thoughts on that topic?
Stay tuned for next weeks entry.
Katy
this has been quite a productive week for me. I'm almost finished with the Media Journalism Module. So I will be able to take the test this Friday! There is just a few more pages I need to read. Tomorrow, I will rest a bit and then on Friday is the big day.
I will officially start my internship on June 1. I'm really excited about it! I will keep a "blog diary" during this period of time, hopefully with daily updates (if I have enough time). That also means, I will be taking a week off from work (no big deal).
After Friday, I will start with a new module called "environmental journalism" which is really interesting as well. Not too thick and I think great to read! Lots of really interesting exercises, too.
What else is new? Well, I've been thinking about this whole "working and studying" thing a bit. People at work keep asking me about it (especially the question "How do you do it?"). It's not always easy, dependent on what the day is like, what my work schedule is and what kind of module I'm reading. But that's what makes it so interesting: You never know what you're gonna get (it's like a box of chocolates). But I know that it is something really special that I do for myself and no one else.
Any thoughts on that topic?
Stay tuned for next weeks entry.
Katy
Thursday, May 11, 2017
Media Journalism
Hello friends and friends of Journalism,
Still very happy about how things are going for me right now. Media Journalism is really interesting and I'm about half way through the book now. I've been skipping a few of those exercises in between and just tried to solve them in my mind rather than writing it all down. Some exercises are really easy to solve for me so that shouldn't be a big deal for prep time for the exam.
My plan is to take the exam next week Friday, so I have about a week to finish the book. Let's see how that goes. Luckily, my weeks haven't been too busy.
Still really happy about the internship! I called them to find out that it's up to me when to start the internship, quote "You can come in any time". It's only going to be for a week, and that's okay. They seem really friendly on the phone. I think I might intern after this module is done. :)
Well, that is all for today. Since I have a terrible headache, I better get some rest, so I can study a bit more tonight.
Let me hear your thoughts on Media Journalism!
Katy
Still very happy about how things are going for me right now. Media Journalism is really interesting and I'm about half way through the book now. I've been skipping a few of those exercises in between and just tried to solve them in my mind rather than writing it all down. Some exercises are really easy to solve for me so that shouldn't be a big deal for prep time for the exam.
My plan is to take the exam next week Friday, so I have about a week to finish the book. Let's see how that goes. Luckily, my weeks haven't been too busy.
Still really happy about the internship! I called them to find out that it's up to me when to start the internship, quote "You can come in any time". It's only going to be for a week, and that's okay. They seem really friendly on the phone. I think I might intern after this module is done. :)
Well, that is all for today. Since I have a terrible headache, I better get some rest, so I can study a bit more tonight.
Let me hear your thoughts on Media Journalism!
Katy
Thursday, May 4, 2017
Happiness
Hello everyone,
I am so happy -- I received the results for my PR module and can't be any happier. Also, I got some answers back from PR agencies regarding an internship. I might be able to start one in September this year. Hooray! I've been jumping of joy in my apartment all day -- I hope my neighbors won't be upset.
I few days ago, I started a new module book, "Media Journalism". Since I had no idea what exactly Media Journalism entails, I decided to study this topic. So far, I've read a good amount of pages. It's an interesting and very current topic to be aware of. I'm glad to be reading this book. It's quite long with about 62 pages so it'll take be a few weeks to finish this time. Especially since my work schedule has gone a little mad this month. I hope it'll slow down during the summer months so I can study some more.
I'm really happy right now. Everything works so well, I'm getting fantastic grades, work flows and I will possibly be interning this fall! These studies brought me nothing but good things. :)
Stay tuned for next week's entry.
Yours,
Katy
I am so happy -- I received the results for my PR module and can't be any happier. Also, I got some answers back from PR agencies regarding an internship. I might be able to start one in September this year. Hooray! I've been jumping of joy in my apartment all day -- I hope my neighbors won't be upset.
I few days ago, I started a new module book, "Media Journalism". Since I had no idea what exactly Media Journalism entails, I decided to study this topic. So far, I've read a good amount of pages. It's an interesting and very current topic to be aware of. I'm glad to be reading this book. It's quite long with about 62 pages so it'll take be a few weeks to finish this time. Especially since my work schedule has gone a little mad this month. I hope it'll slow down during the summer months so I can study some more.
I'm really happy right now. Everything works so well, I'm getting fantastic grades, work flows and I will possibly be interning this fall! These studies brought me nothing but good things. :)
Stay tuned for next week's entry.
Yours,
Katy
Thursday, April 27, 2017
Awaiting the news among other things
Hello again,
So I've picked out some PR agencies and I've already submitted an application for an internship. Also, I took the exam on Monday! I haven't received any results yet, but I'm very positive and confident that it worked all out great. Now it's a waiting game...
In the meantime, I thought about reading the next module book, but I decided to give myself a little break from studying. Since I can decide on my OWN how and when I want to study, that's one of the liberties I took this week. It's a great thing that nobody tells you to study and they even encourage you to take a little break if you feel overwhelmed. What a great approach! I did not join this week's online colloquium since there was no need to ask anything.
So far, this study has taken me to quite some journeys that I'm really thankful for. I can't be happier right now. What a wonderful decision to study this beautiful subject. Journalism matters - now more than ever in my opinion. We should pay these people some respect for trying to show us what happens (of course, there are always black sheep, but not everyone is a black sheep, right?) in the world. Just imagine what the world would look/be like without people who are giving us all this information every single day? We would all live in the dark.
That's my two cents for the day.
I hope you'll stay tuned until next week!
Katy
So I've picked out some PR agencies and I've already submitted an application for an internship. Also, I took the exam on Monday! I haven't received any results yet, but I'm very positive and confident that it worked all out great. Now it's a waiting game...
In the meantime, I thought about reading the next module book, but I decided to give myself a little break from studying. Since I can decide on my OWN how and when I want to study, that's one of the liberties I took this week. It's a great thing that nobody tells you to study and they even encourage you to take a little break if you feel overwhelmed. What a great approach! I did not join this week's online colloquium since there was no need to ask anything.
So far, this study has taken me to quite some journeys that I'm really thankful for. I can't be happier right now. What a wonderful decision to study this beautiful subject. Journalism matters - now more than ever in my opinion. We should pay these people some respect for trying to show us what happens (of course, there are always black sheep, but not everyone is a black sheep, right?) in the world. Just imagine what the world would look/be like without people who are giving us all this information every single day? We would all live in the dark.
That's my two cents for the day.
I hope you'll stay tuned until next week!
Katy
Thursday, April 20, 2017
Miracles
Hello dear friends,
Well, a miracle happened. I began to love Public Relations. The more I got into it, the more I liked it! So now I'm really in love with it. Thus, I have finished the entire module within only three days. It's amazing what motivation can do with your brain. It's like a sponge that sucks up all the information - with great pleasure!
So what will I do now? Of course, there is still the assignment waiting for me. I don't really feel like taking it before this weekend. But I shouldn't wait too long either, otherwise I forget everything I've learned and have to re-read the whole book again. Not going to happen. So I guess Monday will be my exam day, yay.
I was thinking of picking out some PR agencies and ask them about possible work opportunities in the future. What do you think? Would this be a good idea? I just think, this could be something for me.
I hope to get some positive responses. But first, I will need to check out the agencies and do some research on them. Any advice?
Stay tuned for more.
Yours,
Katy
Well, a miracle happened. I began to love Public Relations. The more I got into it, the more I liked it! So now I'm really in love with it. Thus, I have finished the entire module within only three days. It's amazing what motivation can do with your brain. It's like a sponge that sucks up all the information - with great pleasure!
So what will I do now? Of course, there is still the assignment waiting for me. I don't really feel like taking it before this weekend. But I shouldn't wait too long either, otherwise I forget everything I've learned and have to re-read the whole book again. Not going to happen. So I guess Monday will be my exam day, yay.
I was thinking of picking out some PR agencies and ask them about possible work opportunities in the future. What do you think? Would this be a good idea? I just think, this could be something for me.
I hope to get some positive responses. But first, I will need to check out the agencies and do some research on them. Any advice?
Stay tuned for more.
Yours,
Katy
Thursday, April 13, 2017
Public Relations
Hello again,
So I've got really far into PR this week! It's not my absolute favorite yet, but it's something that might be valuable in the future. The tutor at the recent online colloquium gave me some good advice and insights into this field. I had my doubts as it is very different from all the other journalism topics. But now I'm convinced that it's a great choice for me.
First of all, what is PR? Did you ever ask yourself who is writing all the "quick news" and other announcements for companies and such? Well, these are the PR people. You can find PR everywhere: companies, universities, government institutions, for profits, non profits, schools, kindergartens, and many more. In fact, every organization these days needs to have PR. It is their tool of communication to the exterior world.
So this is what PR is in a nutshell. I think it's pretty important. So I'm really glad that I'm taking this course.
The module itself is really easy to read, the tasks are doable. I think I will be working on it this extended weekend.
Stay tuned!
Yours,
Katy
So I've got really far into PR this week! It's not my absolute favorite yet, but it's something that might be valuable in the future. The tutor at the recent online colloquium gave me some good advice and insights into this field. I had my doubts as it is very different from all the other journalism topics. But now I'm convinced that it's a great choice for me.
First of all, what is PR? Did you ever ask yourself who is writing all the "quick news" and other announcements for companies and such? Well, these are the PR people. You can find PR everywhere: companies, universities, government institutions, for profits, non profits, schools, kindergartens, and many more. In fact, every organization these days needs to have PR. It is their tool of communication to the exterior world.
So this is what PR is in a nutshell. I think it's pretty important. So I'm really glad that I'm taking this course.
The module itself is really easy to read, the tasks are doable. I think I will be working on it this extended weekend.
Stay tuned!
Yours,
Katy
Thursday, April 6, 2017
I'm back!
Hello friends,
Sorry for the delay. I've been on travels for the past two weeks and didn't get much else done. I have finished the Journalistic Writing module which went really well. I also attended the last online colloquium which was good since it helped me a bit with the online exam. Those tutors are awesome! Let me tell you one thing: There is no such thing as having a great tutor during your online studies. Because there is usually no one else to turn to. So I am really glad and happy to have such great tutors helping me along the way.
That being said, now it's time to move on with my studies. I decided to study something totally different (topic-wise) within Journalism: Introduction to Public Relations! I've started reading a bit and so far, I really like it.
It contains 12 chapters, each with a very distinct variety of topics. I get the feeling that the whole module book covers every single important element of a good introduction to a topic such as PR.
As I get further along with my studies, I will let you know more about the contents and challenges (of this topic/module book).
Stay tuned.
Katy
Sorry for the delay. I've been on travels for the past two weeks and didn't get much else done. I have finished the Journalistic Writing module which went really well. I also attended the last online colloquium which was good since it helped me a bit with the online exam. Those tutors are awesome! Let me tell you one thing: There is no such thing as having a great tutor during your online studies. Because there is usually no one else to turn to. So I am really glad and happy to have such great tutors helping me along the way.
That being said, now it's time to move on with my studies. I decided to study something totally different (topic-wise) within Journalism: Introduction to Public Relations! I've started reading a bit and so far, I really like it.
It contains 12 chapters, each with a very distinct variety of topics. I get the feeling that the whole module book covers every single important element of a good introduction to a topic such as PR.
As I get further along with my studies, I will let you know more about the contents and challenges (of this topic/module book).
Stay tuned.
Katy
Thursday, March 16, 2017
Journalistic Writing
Hello dear Journalism Friends,
I'm so glad I started this blog. It is great to have some other friends "online" who are studying the very same thing. And to exchange views on distance education is a great plus. I am really grateful.
Next week, I'll be finishing my exam for this course (Journalistic Writing) if I don't get to much work on my desk over the weekend... we'll see. The plan is as follows: I will work through the very two last chapters over the weekend and then take the online exam on Monday or Tuesday. After that, I will go on holiday for a couple of weeks. Not sure yet if I will post anything during this time since I won't be working on any new modules. But I will let you know (or you will see if there are any new posts I guess).
So Journalistic Writing is a great pleasure to read. I've had some trouble with the questions (and right answers, for that matter). But after re-reading some of the chapter I had trouble with, it worked out just fine. I am hoping to "see" some of you during one of their online colloquiua which is a great thing to have as a "virtual student". Have you ever tried it out? You should.
Anyway, I don't have much more time since I need to finish this chapter and then go to work for a few hours. I can't wait for a little holiday break...
Take care and "see" you back in April.
Katy
I'm so glad I started this blog. It is great to have some other friends "online" who are studying the very same thing. And to exchange views on distance education is a great plus. I am really grateful.
Next week, I'll be finishing my exam for this course (Journalistic Writing) if I don't get to much work on my desk over the weekend... we'll see. The plan is as follows: I will work through the very two last chapters over the weekend and then take the online exam on Monday or Tuesday. After that, I will go on holiday for a couple of weeks. Not sure yet if I will post anything during this time since I won't be working on any new modules. But I will let you know (or you will see if there are any new posts I guess).
So Journalistic Writing is a great pleasure to read. I've had some trouble with the questions (and right answers, for that matter). But after re-reading some of the chapter I had trouble with, it worked out just fine. I am hoping to "see" some of you during one of their online colloquiua which is a great thing to have as a "virtual student". Have you ever tried it out? You should.
Anyway, I don't have much more time since I need to finish this chapter and then go to work for a few hours. I can't wait for a little holiday break...
Take care and "see" you back in April.
Katy
Thursday, March 9, 2017
How to study
Dear Journalism friends,
Thank you so much for your responses from my last entry! It was really interesting to read them. You gave me some good advice and interesting approaches for my future studies. I'm excited to try them out soon!
So I've finished reading Watchdog Journalism since it was a short module. Very well written and a great module overall! There is no online exam, so that's great.
I now started with a new module. It's called Journalistic Writing. I am really happy that the school offers a class in journalistic writing. I am very insecure about my own writing, unfortunately. But who isn't? Well, so that's why I thought it is best to include this module in my studies. So far, I like it. It is comprehensive and I like the tasks after a chapter.
I'd like to know: How did you find out about journalistic writing skills? I'm sure there are several handbooks and such... aside from a class/module book. But did some of you also learn it by doing? How did you find out whether there is enough "talent" or not? I just wondered because some people I know within the field of journalism never had NO training at all. So apparently, it's not enough to just have talent.
Stay tuned for next weeks' entry!
Kate
Thank you so much for your responses from my last entry! It was really interesting to read them. You gave me some good advice and interesting approaches for my future studies. I'm excited to try them out soon!
So I've finished reading Watchdog Journalism since it was a short module. Very well written and a great module overall! There is no online exam, so that's great.
I now started with a new module. It's called Journalistic Writing. I am really happy that the school offers a class in journalistic writing. I am very insecure about my own writing, unfortunately. But who isn't? Well, so that's why I thought it is best to include this module in my studies. So far, I like it. It is comprehensive and I like the tasks after a chapter.
I'd like to know: How did you find out about journalistic writing skills? I'm sure there are several handbooks and such... aside from a class/module book. But did some of you also learn it by doing? How did you find out whether there is enough "talent" or not? I just wondered because some people I know within the field of journalism never had NO training at all. So apparently, it's not enough to just have talent.
Stay tuned for next weeks' entry!
Kate
Thursday, March 2, 2017
Watchdog Journalism
Hello Journalism friends and bloggers!
So my online exam from last week went fine. I am really glad that I did so little and got such a great result! Political Journalism is certainly very interesting but most likely I won't pursue a career in that specific field.
Now, I have a new field: Watchdog Journalism. I started reading it. It is a shorter book with only one exercise question in the back. It's good to have only a little bit to read and work on for a change. And I think this field is very exciting, too!
My main concern these days is how I get the last remaining study books done in time. My plan is to be finished by the end of June... but my work schedule got a little crazier so now I'm not even sure if I can make it within this time frame. I was planning on travelling afterwards, too.
I thought that maybe I should just study a little more on weekends (with a good amount of breaks in between). And study less during the week. I found out that I'm just too exhausted after work.
Any thoughts on this? How do you study/prepare your study material? When do you study?
Send me a pm!
Until next week - take care and enjoy your weekend!
Kate
So my online exam from last week went fine. I am really glad that I did so little and got such a great result! Political Journalism is certainly very interesting but most likely I won't pursue a career in that specific field.
Now, I have a new field: Watchdog Journalism. I started reading it. It is a shorter book with only one exercise question in the back. It's good to have only a little bit to read and work on for a change. And I think this field is very exciting, too!
My main concern these days is how I get the last remaining study books done in time. My plan is to be finished by the end of June... but my work schedule got a little crazier so now I'm not even sure if I can make it within this time frame. I was planning on travelling afterwards, too.
I thought that maybe I should just study a little more on weekends (with a good amount of breaks in between). And study less during the week. I found out that I'm just too exhausted after work.
Any thoughts on this? How do you study/prepare your study material? When do you study?
Send me a pm!
Until next week - take care and enjoy your weekend!
Kate
Thursday, February 23, 2017
Political Journalism details
Hello dear Journalism friends,
I received some really interesting messages that made me think this blog is exactly what I wanted it to be! :) There are some really nice discussions going on about political journalism. Thank you for sharing your opinions and experiences with me!
So, here it goes: I started the political journalism module book recently. I'm almost through with the entire book (it only has 43 pages of material). However, it covers all relevant topics of political journalism:
- The basics of political reporting: Giving an insightful introduction into the topic. Very well written!
- Covering political elections/races/debates: How current is that? Very current! I wish this chapter had more pages, though...
- covering politicians in office: also very interesting and current. I'd say, this chapter pretty much covers all important aspects.
- objective political journalism vs. subjective political journalism: what can I say - this chapter should have way more pages. But it mentions some interesting facts and point of views.
That being said, I can't wait to take the online exam soon(ish). Most likely, I will have time to "prepare" for it this weekend. Luckily, there isn't that much to prepare anyway.
I'm really looking forward to it, though. I will talk about the online exam and the next module book in my entry next week. Stay tuned!
Kate
I received some really interesting messages that made me think this blog is exactly what I wanted it to be! :) There are some really nice discussions going on about political journalism. Thank you for sharing your opinions and experiences with me!
So, here it goes: I started the political journalism module book recently. I'm almost through with the entire book (it only has 43 pages of material). However, it covers all relevant topics of political journalism:
- The basics of political reporting: Giving an insightful introduction into the topic. Very well written!
- Covering political elections/races/debates: How current is that? Very current! I wish this chapter had more pages, though...
- covering politicians in office: also very interesting and current. I'd say, this chapter pretty much covers all important aspects.
- objective political journalism vs. subjective political journalism: what can I say - this chapter should have way more pages. But it mentions some interesting facts and point of views.
That being said, I can't wait to take the online exam soon(ish). Most likely, I will have time to "prepare" for it this weekend. Luckily, there isn't that much to prepare anyway.
I'm really looking forward to it, though. I will talk about the online exam and the next module book in my entry next week. Stay tuned!
Kate
Thursday, February 16, 2017
Political Journalism
Hello again, dear Journalism friends!
There is good news and bad news: The bad news first. I have not gotten any answer regarding the publication of my article yet. Apparently, the editors really take their time. I have talked to several people and did some research and this is obviously a very common "problem". So I will wait for at least two more weeks until I hear back from the editors...
The good news: I have finished the music journalism module and took the exam very successfully! :)
So off to the next: I started with political journalism. Now, we all know what controversy is going on right now when it comes to political journalism. Fake news, objectivity, the "death" of journalism even is being discussed online, specifically. I don't believe in it. I think this is just a current state of mind whenever there are changes in the political sphere. I don't think journalists are worse than before. I think this negativity just "happens" whenever there is a change. It might be very well the case that journalism changed through the digital age. What do you think?
Anyway, I think we should even focus more on these "negative" aspects (however, the negativity is very questionable) to maybe improve them and turn them around for the better. That's why I chose to focus on political journalism. Besides, it is a very interesting topic.
In my next entry, I will give some more insights on the module book. So far, I've reached only page 10 which is by far not enough yet to give an adequate evaluation.
Until next week around the same time. Thank you for reading my blog!
Kate
There is good news and bad news: The bad news first. I have not gotten any answer regarding the publication of my article yet. Apparently, the editors really take their time. I have talked to several people and did some research and this is obviously a very common "problem". So I will wait for at least two more weeks until I hear back from the editors...
The good news: I have finished the music journalism module and took the exam very successfully! :)
So off to the next: I started with political journalism. Now, we all know what controversy is going on right now when it comes to political journalism. Fake news, objectivity, the "death" of journalism even is being discussed online, specifically. I don't believe in it. I think this is just a current state of mind whenever there are changes in the political sphere. I don't think journalists are worse than before. I think this negativity just "happens" whenever there is a change. It might be very well the case that journalism changed through the digital age. What do you think?
Anyway, I think we should even focus more on these "negative" aspects (however, the negativity is very questionable) to maybe improve them and turn them around for the better. That's why I chose to focus on political journalism. Besides, it is a very interesting topic.
In my next entry, I will give some more insights on the module book. So far, I've reached only page 10 which is by far not enough yet to give an adequate evaluation.
Until next week around the same time. Thank you for reading my blog!
Kate
Thursday, February 9, 2017
Band Interview in local music magazine?!
Hello!
So I managed to get an interview with the band! I decided to try to publish it somewhere local, not here on my blog. :/ Sorry -- but I have to take every chance I get.
I'm almost through with the Music Journalism module. There are only a few pages left before I can start studying for the online exam. My plan is to finish the module till Sunday and then start studying for the online exam on Monday night. Luckily, we are having a snow storm today -- perfect day for pajamas, a cup of hot chocolate and a study book. :)
So how will I approach this online exam? Well, the way I always prepare for such things is as follows:
1. I read the entire book (usually only the things I've highlighted along the way)
2. I try to memorize as much as possible
3. I write down some notes that help me memorize
4. I repeat everything at least twice a day
What do you think of that learning method? What other ways do you prefer? I know that everyone is different and prefers different approaches. It is always interesting to hear other people's way of studying. So leave me a message or pm me!
Oh, and keep your fingers crossed: I sent in my interview. Let's hope it's getting published!!!
Stay tuned until next week.
Yours,
Kate
So I managed to get an interview with the band! I decided to try to publish it somewhere local, not here on my blog. :/ Sorry -- but I have to take every chance I get.
I'm almost through with the Music Journalism module. There are only a few pages left before I can start studying for the online exam. My plan is to finish the module till Sunday and then start studying for the online exam on Monday night. Luckily, we are having a snow storm today -- perfect day for pajamas, a cup of hot chocolate and a study book. :)
So how will I approach this online exam? Well, the way I always prepare for such things is as follows:
1. I read the entire book (usually only the things I've highlighted along the way)
2. I try to memorize as much as possible
3. I write down some notes that help me memorize
4. I repeat everything at least twice a day
What do you think of that learning method? What other ways do you prefer? I know that everyone is different and prefers different approaches. It is always interesting to hear other people's way of studying. So leave me a message or pm me!
Oh, and keep your fingers crossed: I sent in my interview. Let's hope it's getting published!!!
Stay tuned until next week.
Yours,
Kate
Thursday, February 2, 2017
Interview with a Band
Hello dear (Music) Journalism friends,
Well, I might be able to conduct an interview with a band. As a matter of fact, I'm friends with some band members - of course they are not really "big", but they are well known in my community. :) Pretty exciting! I'm just going to use some interview techniques described in the music journalism book. We'll see how that turns out! Anyway, I thought that's a neat idea and gives me some practice (and possibly a little taste of the future)!
So far, I've finished like half of the music journalism book. I also have worked through some of these tasks at the end of each chapter - it is going really well.
I was thinking that I could maybe post this interview on this blog right here. I don't really have a magazine or anything like that -- or maybe I should try to contact a local magazine? Maybe they would be interested in publishing it. Hmm. It certainly won't be the Rolling Stones Magazine, though. ;)
I'm sooo excited!
So stay tuned for next week's entry!
Yours,
Kate
Well, I might be able to conduct an interview with a band. As a matter of fact, I'm friends with some band members - of course they are not really "big", but they are well known in my community. :) Pretty exciting! I'm just going to use some interview techniques described in the music journalism book. We'll see how that turns out! Anyway, I thought that's a neat idea and gives me some practice (and possibly a little taste of the future)!
So far, I've finished like half of the music journalism book. I also have worked through some of these tasks at the end of each chapter - it is going really well.
I was thinking that I could maybe post this interview on this blog right here. I don't really have a magazine or anything like that -- or maybe I should try to contact a local magazine? Maybe they would be interested in publishing it. Hmm. It certainly won't be the Rolling Stones Magazine, though. ;)
I'm sooo excited!
So stay tuned for next week's entry!
Yours,
Kate
Thursday, January 26, 2017
Music Journalism - The big hit!
Dear Journalism and blogger friends,
So I started with a new study book this week: music journalism. It's awesome! I can't tell you how interesting it is already, after reading only a couple of pages. This might actually be my new focus! Should I be a music journalist? So far, it's sounds pretty exciting to me.
So what's "inside": The first chapter starts with an introduction into music journalism: definition, professionalism, print, broadcast and a critical reflection. Gives a great overview on the topic! The second chapter is all about the music industry: Who are the people behind the music industry? Publicists, musicians, and managers. What changes happened within the music industry? Also, there is a critical reflection at the end of the chapter. The third chapter deals with "sources" such as press releases, music (live or recorded), interviews, and events. The most interesting chapter is to follow, chapter four talks about the "content" such as news, interviews, video- and audio interviews, articles, documents and alternative content.
Of course, there are exercises after each chapter to be solved voluntarily.
I can't wait to get started with the exercises, they sound fun!
I hope this little insight into the music journalism study book gives enough information to let you know how interesting and awesome this topic is.
I'll keep you posted as my study progresses.
Best,
Kate
So I started with a new study book this week: music journalism. It's awesome! I can't tell you how interesting it is already, after reading only a couple of pages. This might actually be my new focus! Should I be a music journalist? So far, it's sounds pretty exciting to me.
So what's "inside": The first chapter starts with an introduction into music journalism: definition, professionalism, print, broadcast and a critical reflection. Gives a great overview on the topic! The second chapter is all about the music industry: Who are the people behind the music industry? Publicists, musicians, and managers. What changes happened within the music industry? Also, there is a critical reflection at the end of the chapter. The third chapter deals with "sources" such as press releases, music (live or recorded), interviews, and events. The most interesting chapter is to follow, chapter four talks about the "content" such as news, interviews, video- and audio interviews, articles, documents and alternative content.
Of course, there are exercises after each chapter to be solved voluntarily.
I can't wait to get started with the exercises, they sound fun!
I hope this little insight into the music journalism study book gives enough information to let you know how interesting and awesome this topic is.
I'll keep you posted as my study progresses.
Best,
Kate
Thursday, January 19, 2017
Travel Journalism and Blogging
Hello,
I hope you all had a great week! I am really excited to tell you about my newest endeavors in Travel Journalism! Believe it or not, but I am almost finished with the study book. I have read all chapters (still need to do the exercises), because I enjoyed it so much. It was really easy to read one whole chapter each day. I highlighted with a marker most important information for later, when I actually prepare for the exam. It was a real joy!
So now here we go: Travel Journalism is probably not really my future, although I really think it is an awesome journalistic field. Why? Because I think you need to be fully equipped with all kinds of things that I just could not imagine carrying around all day, several days. It seems to me that Travel Journalists need to be cross-media oriented which is exactly what carrying around a lot more equipment is all about. Maybe I'll change my mind... once I studied the whole course.
So blogging has always been a passion of mine. The most recent study on blogging and journalism - its similarities and differences - was quite motivating. It reassures me in my decision to take a journalistic journey in order to train my skills.
Btw, the next study field will be Music Journalism. Stay tuned!
Yours,
Kate
I hope you all had a great week! I am really excited to tell you about my newest endeavors in Travel Journalism! Believe it or not, but I am almost finished with the study book. I have read all chapters (still need to do the exercises), because I enjoyed it so much. It was really easy to read one whole chapter each day. I highlighted with a marker most important information for later, when I actually prepare for the exam. It was a real joy!
So now here we go: Travel Journalism is probably not really my future, although I really think it is an awesome journalistic field. Why? Because I think you need to be fully equipped with all kinds of things that I just could not imagine carrying around all day, several days. It seems to me that Travel Journalists need to be cross-media oriented which is exactly what carrying around a lot more equipment is all about. Maybe I'll change my mind... once I studied the whole course.
So blogging has always been a passion of mine. The most recent study on blogging and journalism - its similarities and differences - was quite motivating. It reassures me in my decision to take a journalistic journey in order to train my skills.
Btw, the next study field will be Music Journalism. Stay tuned!
Yours,
Kate
Thursday, January 12, 2017
Travel Journalism
Hello journalism friends!
So I took the exam on "Interviews" the other day. It was quite interesting - I have never taken an online exam before. I was a little nervous about it, but I think I did well. Still waiting for the result!
I already started with the new module book on Travel Journalism - what a joy! I love it very much. Let me tell you a few things about this specific module: It has 7 chapters, including the topics "Travel writing context", "Categories and audiences", "Conveying place", "The features of the feature", "Travel Markets", "Travel writing issues", and "Travel writing futures". So far, I have read the first 15 pages which encompass the first chapter, including summary. I really like the fact that each chapter has a short summary. It makes it easier to remember important aspects after reading a whole chapter. Also, there are exercises (tasks) after each chapter to help you repeat what you have just learned. I have not looked at them yet but of course I will eventually.
The school recently published a new survey on blogging and journalism which was interesting to read. The results are astonishing: There is not so much difference, in fact, between those two. Blogging requires almost the same skills as professional journalism!
Well, I need to get back to work. Stay tuned with Kate for more!
Next entry will be all about Travel Journalism and a few details on blogging (my personal experience) in comparison to my first humble attempts as a journalist.
Yours,
Kate
So I took the exam on "Interviews" the other day. It was quite interesting - I have never taken an online exam before. I was a little nervous about it, but I think I did well. Still waiting for the result!
I already started with the new module book on Travel Journalism - what a joy! I love it very much. Let me tell you a few things about this specific module: It has 7 chapters, including the topics "Travel writing context", "Categories and audiences", "Conveying place", "The features of the feature", "Travel Markets", "Travel writing issues", and "Travel writing futures". So far, I have read the first 15 pages which encompass the first chapter, including summary. I really like the fact that each chapter has a short summary. It makes it easier to remember important aspects after reading a whole chapter. Also, there are exercises (tasks) after each chapter to help you repeat what you have just learned. I have not looked at them yet but of course I will eventually.
The school recently published a new survey on blogging and journalism which was interesting to read. The results are astonishing: There is not so much difference, in fact, between those two. Blogging requires almost the same skills as professional journalism!
Well, I need to get back to work. Stay tuned with Kate for more!
Next entry will be all about Travel Journalism and a few details on blogging (my personal experience) in comparison to my first humble attempts as a journalist.
Yours,
Kate
Wednesday, January 4, 2017
Happy New Year, Journalism friends!
Kate is back! :)
Barely... I made it barely back to my desk this time. I had such a nice time with my family. My niece got a dog for Christmas - can you believe it? From an ethical point of view, this is certainly something to discuss. But it was good to see her smiling face when she held her puppy close to her. Nothing better than seeing happy kids on Christmas!
I actually interviewed a couple of people during the holidays. So there is my uncle Gerry and my aunt Betty who really loved my "technique". I also interviewed my little niece I just mentioned (the one with the puppy) - that was quite a pill. She is just not old enough and I had some trouble to keep her focused. I also interviewed my Dad. Interestingly, I didn't just "practice" my interview skills, I also found out some family secrets! Sorry folks, I cannot publish them on this blog. ;)
Well, I think I'm ready for my first exam. It's a little scary because I'm not sure how this works. I have to take the exam online. But I'm sure it'll be fine!
I already know which study topic is next for me: Travel Journalism! :) I can't wait to start reading it.
Well, I better prepare for my exam now... Interview is still on the desk and I need to get it done by the end of this week.
Stay tuned!
Yours,
Kate
Barely... I made it barely back to my desk this time. I had such a nice time with my family. My niece got a dog for Christmas - can you believe it? From an ethical point of view, this is certainly something to discuss. But it was good to see her smiling face when she held her puppy close to her. Nothing better than seeing happy kids on Christmas!
I actually interviewed a couple of people during the holidays. So there is my uncle Gerry and my aunt Betty who really loved my "technique". I also interviewed my little niece I just mentioned (the one with the puppy) - that was quite a pill. She is just not old enough and I had some trouble to keep her focused. I also interviewed my Dad. Interestingly, I didn't just "practice" my interview skills, I also found out some family secrets! Sorry folks, I cannot publish them on this blog. ;)
Well, I think I'm ready for my first exam. It's a little scary because I'm not sure how this works. I have to take the exam online. But I'm sure it'll be fine!
I already know which study topic is next for me: Travel Journalism! :) I can't wait to start reading it.
Well, I better prepare for my exam now... Interview is still on the desk and I need to get it done by the end of this week.
Stay tuned!
Yours,
Kate
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