Journalism, as a field, is known for its dynamic nature. The ability to work in journalism calls for the need to be able to be flexible with the changing face of the realm. Therefore, the future will never be a definite thing since the present is continually morphing into a different face.
The idea that the days of paper journalism is over seems to be far from true. While media continues to become more and more stratified, the desire to still be able to pick up a newspaper at least once a week still remains strong.
As for the future of journalism as a changing field, it appears that more and more journalism is becoming a career that can be practiced anywhere at anytime. Therefore, if the practitioners are able to create news spontaneously, the audience will be able to receive news in the same spontaneous nature. News will most likely continue to become more stratified and as such, consumers will be able to receive many different genres of news, whether it be via e-mail, text messages, or perhaps, even papers.
Journalists will have to continue to concentrate on this idea of news becoming more and more personalized in order to meet the needs of the audience.
Whereas, the concept of consumers being more involved in the news communication process looks like it still has the potential for growth. Currently, the consumer is able to give feedback through comments on articles and letters to the editor. This may be the first step in societal change so that consumers may become more active participants in the news process so it better fits their needs. Local news channels in Memphis encourage their audience to take pictures and/or videos of breaking news stories. This could be a problem legally, as some events are of a sensitive nature and need to be handled as such.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Dear. Dr. Raines,
What kind of cuts are you and your staff going to make to help students out in this time of economic turmoil?
The Tennessee Board of Regents have obviously forgotten what education is about, the students. Students go to school to learn and hopefully gain a degree. Now, it is going to take many undergraduates a minimum of an additional semester to graduate. This can offset many people's life plans, especially those who must attend graduate school.
Life is hard and everyone must realize that part of the load is theirs and it must be carried. While putting a 12-hour cap on student tuition was obviously not Doctor Raines' idea, she should still be working to assist students as much as possible.
Fred Smith had it right when he asked all of his employees to take a pay and potential benefit cut, while simultaneously taking one of his own. In education, this may be difficult since many of the costs are state mandated and being a professor does not pay very well. However, planning should be occurring now as to how the University of Memphis is going to stay focused on its main priority: providing an education for students.
The Tennessee Board of Regents have obviously forgotten what education is about, the students. Students go to school to learn and hopefully gain a degree. Now, it is going to take many undergraduates a minimum of an additional semester to graduate. This can offset many people's life plans, especially those who must attend graduate school.
Life is hard and everyone must realize that part of the load is theirs and it must be carried. While putting a 12-hour cap on student tuition was obviously not Doctor Raines' idea, she should still be working to assist students as much as possible.
Fred Smith had it right when he asked all of his employees to take a pay and potential benefit cut, while simultaneously taking one of his own. In education, this may be difficult since many of the costs are state mandated and being a professor does not pay very well. However, planning should be occurring now as to how the University of Memphis is going to stay focused on its main priority: providing an education for students.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
News Leads
Anecdotal Lead:
http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2009/feb/08/help-give-little-ones-a-bonny-02/
"Chaplain Pearly Stone still remembers the first mother who was in need.
Because her pregnancy was high-risk, the mother was admitted to the Regional Medical Center at Memphis. The mom had worked two jobs, but had to give them up.
Her husband was laid off, and one of the couple's other children had a burst appendix.
The mother checked herself out of The Med, against doctor's advice, to be by the side of her ailing child, then returned to have her baby.
But the mother had no clothes in which to take her newborn home."
As a woman, I understand that having a child is incredibly meaningful. However, it also comes with a lot of stress. The thought of having to work twice as hard to provide for your child. The compassion that this group shows warms the heart. I liked how this organization will continue to donate during the economic downturn.
The reporter seemed to find it important to recognize the work of the program. The lead caught my attention quickly since the woman seemed to have a hard time with her life and her pregnancy. However, the focus was on the program and how it helped women who could not provide for their child's most simple needs
Hard Lead
http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2009/feb/08/parking-lot-argument-leads-to-deadly-shooting/
"An argument about cars on Friday night ended with the shooting death of a 52-year-old Lakeland man on a Trinity Commons parking lot, the victim's son said on Saturday.
Police officials confirmed Saturday that the shooting apparently escalated from a dispute between two men in the parking lot.
Police had a suspect in custody but had not filed charges late Saturday, said Det. Monique Martin, department spokeswoman."
This lead got to the point quickly. When I heard about this incident, I truly wanted the facts of the situation. The article answered the 5 W's. The article also gave information about the victim, which was key to the story.
The reporter obviously thought that the fact that a seemingly innocent man had been shot over something incredibly stupid. The ridiculous reason that this man eventually died for is depressing.
http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2009/feb/08/help-give-little-ones-a-bonny-02/
"Chaplain Pearly Stone still remembers the first mother who was in need.
Because her pregnancy was high-risk, the mother was admitted to the Regional Medical Center at Memphis. The mom had worked two jobs, but had to give them up.
Her husband was laid off, and one of the couple's other children had a burst appendix.
The mother checked herself out of The Med, against doctor's advice, to be by the side of her ailing child, then returned to have her baby.
But the mother had no clothes in which to take her newborn home."
As a woman, I understand that having a child is incredibly meaningful. However, it also comes with a lot of stress. The thought of having to work twice as hard to provide for your child. The compassion that this group shows warms the heart. I liked how this organization will continue to donate during the economic downturn.
The reporter seemed to find it important to recognize the work of the program. The lead caught my attention quickly since the woman seemed to have a hard time with her life and her pregnancy. However, the focus was on the program and how it helped women who could not provide for their child's most simple needs
Hard Lead
http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2009/feb/08/parking-lot-argument-leads-to-deadly-shooting/
"An argument about cars on Friday night ended with the shooting death of a 52-year-old Lakeland man on a Trinity Commons parking lot, the victim's son said on Saturday.
Police officials confirmed Saturday that the shooting apparently escalated from a dispute between two men in the parking lot.
Police had a suspect in custody but had not filed charges late Saturday, said Det. Monique Martin, department spokeswoman."
This lead got to the point quickly. When I heard about this incident, I truly wanted the facts of the situation. The article answered the 5 W's. The article also gave information about the victim, which was key to the story.
The reporter obviously thought that the fact that a seemingly innocent man had been shot over something incredibly stupid. The ridiculous reason that this man eventually died for is depressing.
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