Contrast Lead:
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2011951549_forgery26m.html
Quote Lead:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/37346875/ns/us_news/
Narrative Lead:
http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/37354143/ns/today-today_health?Gt1=43001
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Second-Day News Lead Example
Police are still searching for Angela Norton, the 4-year-old girl who went missing about 24 hours ago while being watched by her babysitter.
Craigslist: Friend or Foe?
As recent headlines suggest, the number of crimes on Craigslist is growing and with instances of kidnapping, rape, murder and robbery, safety experts say it is becoming more and more important to take extra precautions when using the site.
Recently, there appears to be an increase in the crime seen by users in Washington State. Within the last month there have been two serious crimes, one of which ended in death. College students all over the country use Craigslist to buy and sell things such as furniture, appliances and electronics when moving into or out of apartments.
Many students do not think twice about using Craigslist and often go to the houses of those they have met on Craigslist to complete transactions.
Meika Monroe, a senior at Washington State University, said that she uses Craigslist often to find furniture for her apartment.
“I’ve never really thought about the risks involved with using the site,” Monroe said. “But I always call and verify the person to make sure they are reliable.”
Monroe said she knows many people who use the site often who have never run into any kind of danger. Still, with the recent crimes happening in Washington, she said that her outlook has been changed.
“It definitely changes my mind about Craigslist,” Monroe said. “I’ll use e-bay from now on; I would rather be outbid than endanger my life.”
Another senior at WSU, Zach Beehler, has experienced the dangerous side of Craigslist. He had $400 stolen from him when he met up with someone selling a TV on the site.
“We met at a QFC and someone came up to my driver’s side window,” Beehler said. “Ill never forget, he said ‘Don’t say anything’. Another guy walked up with a gun and was tapping the window with it. The first guy then said ‘Give me your money and we’ll be on our way’, so I gave him the money and he left.”
Despite losing the money, Beehler says he still uses Craigslist on a daily basis.
“It hasn’t deterred me from using Craigslist,” Beehler said. “I feel safe using it here because I’m talking to other college students.”
However, Beehler does have some advice for others using the site as his experience was eye opening.
“Be extra careful, just because you think someone’s a solid individual doesn’t mean they are,” said Beehler.
He also advises students to avoid using Craigslist if they can and to buy things from people they know as you can never be sure who you are actually talking to.
College campuses, like WSU, are often smaller and give students the feeling of security. However, this does not mean that students shouldn’t still take extra precautions when using Craigslist. As recent events have shown, taking the chance of using a site like Craigslist could end in much worse than just being scammed.
Craigslist’s website offers a number of tips to help users remain safe which include:
• Insist on a public meeting place like a café
• Do not meet in a secluded place, or invite strangers into your home
• Be especially careful when buying/selling high value items
• Tell a friend or family member where you're going
• Take your cell phone along if you have one
• Consider having a friend accompany you
• Trust your instincts
These tips and more can be found at http://www.craigslist.org/about/safety
Recently, there appears to be an increase in the crime seen by users in Washington State. Within the last month there have been two serious crimes, one of which ended in death. College students all over the country use Craigslist to buy and sell things such as furniture, appliances and electronics when moving into or out of apartments.
Many students do not think twice about using Craigslist and often go to the houses of those they have met on Craigslist to complete transactions.
Meika Monroe, a senior at Washington State University, said that she uses Craigslist often to find furniture for her apartment.
“I’ve never really thought about the risks involved with using the site,” Monroe said. “But I always call and verify the person to make sure they are reliable.”
Monroe said she knows many people who use the site often who have never run into any kind of danger. Still, with the recent crimes happening in Washington, she said that her outlook has been changed.
“It definitely changes my mind about Craigslist,” Monroe said. “I’ll use e-bay from now on; I would rather be outbid than endanger my life.”
Another senior at WSU, Zach Beehler, has experienced the dangerous side of Craigslist. He had $400 stolen from him when he met up with someone selling a TV on the site.
“We met at a QFC and someone came up to my driver’s side window,” Beehler said. “Ill never forget, he said ‘Don’t say anything’. Another guy walked up with a gun and was tapping the window with it. The first guy then said ‘Give me your money and we’ll be on our way’, so I gave him the money and he left.”
Despite losing the money, Beehler says he still uses Craigslist on a daily basis.
“It hasn’t deterred me from using Craigslist,” Beehler said. “I feel safe using it here because I’m talking to other college students.”
However, Beehler does have some advice for others using the site as his experience was eye opening.
“Be extra careful, just because you think someone’s a solid individual doesn’t mean they are,” said Beehler.
He also advises students to avoid using Craigslist if they can and to buy things from people they know as you can never be sure who you are actually talking to.
College campuses, like WSU, are often smaller and give students the feeling of security. However, this does not mean that students shouldn’t still take extra precautions when using Craigslist. As recent events have shown, taking the chance of using a site like Craigslist could end in much worse than just being scammed.
Craigslist’s website offers a number of tips to help users remain safe which include:
• Insist on a public meeting place like a café
• Do not meet in a secluded place, or invite strangers into your home
• Be especially careful when buying/selling high value items
• Tell a friend or family member where you're going
• Take your cell phone along if you have one
• Consider having a friend accompany you
• Trust your instincts
These tips and more can be found at http://www.craigslist.org/about/safety
Friday, May 21, 2010
Observations:
It seemed that these channels were much more dramatic than US news stations are. I liked that it seemed like I was listening to news straight from the source although I realized that is most likely not the case. It was interesting to see how other countries talk about the US when they are giving news because the news stations here do not seem to give us that information. I was also surprised to see that BBC World News was not available to watch in the U.S. on Livestation.
1. How effective do you think the Internet will be for Al Jazeera as it attempts to reach a U.S. audience?
I think that more people in the U.S. will have access to Al Jazeera through the internet which could enable the station to increase its audience, however, if there is a negative attitude towards it, I don’t think it will go far.
2. Based on your own observations, do you think that Al Jazeera English should be allowed to broadcast in the U.S.?
In the amount of time that I watched the channel, which was about an hour, I didn’t see any problems with it or any stories that appeared to negatively portray the U.S. or even support any kind of terrorist activity. I think that I would need to watch the channel on a continuous basis for a while to gain that impression of the station. I did notice though that the channel gave news stories that were not provided on U.S. stations..
3. What, if anything, do you notice about Al Jazeera's approach to telling the news? How is it different than the U.S.-based TV news outlets that you have experienced?
I noticed, much like the other stations, Al Jazeera’s approach was much more serious and jumped from story to story. The anchor was only there to give the next topic, not explain it. The opinions giving on the channel were very strong and those talking did not try to hide them. This type of reporting style I feel is not so open in the U.S.
4. While on the Al Jazeera site, be sure to check out the network's published Code of Ethics. Based on your own observations, do you think they are adhering to them?
Based on what I watched today on Al Jazeera, the one rule in their site’s code of ethics that I definitely did not see them adhering to was #5 which was: Present diverse points of view and opinions without bias or partiality. I thought that this station does not adhere to this rule as their biases were revealed on almost every topic that was being reported on.
It seemed that these channels were much more dramatic than US news stations are. I liked that it seemed like I was listening to news straight from the source although I realized that is most likely not the case. It was interesting to see how other countries talk about the US when they are giving news because the news stations here do not seem to give us that information. I was also surprised to see that BBC World News was not available to watch in the U.S. on Livestation.
1. How effective do you think the Internet will be for Al Jazeera as it attempts to reach a U.S. audience?
I think that more people in the U.S. will have access to Al Jazeera through the internet which could enable the station to increase its audience, however, if there is a negative attitude towards it, I don’t think it will go far.
2. Based on your own observations, do you think that Al Jazeera English should be allowed to broadcast in the U.S.?
In the amount of time that I watched the channel, which was about an hour, I didn’t see any problems with it or any stories that appeared to negatively portray the U.S. or even support any kind of terrorist activity. I think that I would need to watch the channel on a continuous basis for a while to gain that impression of the station. I did notice though that the channel gave news stories that were not provided on U.S. stations..
3. What, if anything, do you notice about Al Jazeera's approach to telling the news? How is it different than the U.S.-based TV news outlets that you have experienced?
I noticed, much like the other stations, Al Jazeera’s approach was much more serious and jumped from story to story. The anchor was only there to give the next topic, not explain it. The opinions giving on the channel were very strong and those talking did not try to hide them. This type of reporting style I feel is not so open in the U.S.
4. While on the Al Jazeera site, be sure to check out the network's published Code of Ethics. Based on your own observations, do you think they are adhering to them?
Based on what I watched today on Al Jazeera, the one rule in their site’s code of ethics that I definitely did not see them adhering to was #5 which was: Present diverse points of view and opinions without bias or partiality. I thought that this station does not adhere to this rule as their biases were revealed on almost every topic that was being reported on.
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Monday, May 17, 2010
Friday, May 14, 2010
First Article Options
With more and more people around the world using Craigslist to buy or sell products and services there has been a spike in crimes related to the usage of this site. As the school year finishes for many college students, most turn to Craigslist to buy or sell furniture, however, those who use sites like this should take extra precaution with these transactions. There have been kidnappings, rapes, robberies, and even murders associated with Craigslist with two incidents occurring in
Many college students use social networking sites such as facebook to keep in touch with friends and meet new people. What people do not seem to take seriously or know about is that what is displayed on those sites can seriously affect future job opportunities. Many employers are now looking at applicants’ facebook pages to gain better insight into the person they are hiring. If they do not like what they see, chances are the applicant will not be getting the job; this is a huge problem for college students just graduating with very few job opportunities to begin with. So many students do not pay any attention to what pictures they are posting or what they are writing on their friend’s walls and many of these things may be fine for your friends to see, however they aren’t things you would want a future employer to see. This is especially important to consider with facebook making recent changes to its privacy features which allows easier access to users’ personal information.
Driving Accidents
If you are from the west side of the state the drive to and from
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Comparison Between News Delivery Sites
When looking to see if either site leaned toward a particular political stance, it was easy to see that they in fact do. This was very evident when I looked at the Drudge Report. It is clearly supporting a more political view. When I first clicked on the website, the advertisement flashing at the top of the screen was advertising conservative t-shirts. Also, this conservative viewpoint is expressed very interestingly in the titles given to the articles to click on. For example, I saw an article on the Drudge Report titled “Barrack Beware: Republicans See Rising Star in
The Huffington Post is much more entertainment news based with colorful headings and pictures that the reader can click on. Its layout is much more appealing and it is easier to find articles. The site separates its stories into many categories and covers a much wider range of news than the Drudge Report which most likely attracts more and diverse people. There is a slight lean towards the democratic viewpoint on the Huffington Post as it contains stories such as “Top GOP Candidates Skip Sarah Palin’s Republican Fundraiser”. However, this site is just as guilty as the Drudge Report in using politicians for entertainment with one of the stories reporting on a feud between Obama and Limbaugh, “Obama Rejects Rush Limbaugh Golf Match: Rush Can Play With Himself”.
These sites definitely have the power to influence the public. I am sure that those who visit the Drudge Report tend to have a more conservative political stance and those who visit the Huffington Post may have more democratic viewpoints. Also, the more someone goes to these sites for their source of news will probably affect how they view what is happening in the world and what is important. Each site reports on what they view as most important. For example, the main headline for the Huffington Post was regarding the oil spill and the main headline for the Drudge Report was about the economy in the
Biased Journalism
Once a reporter makes their own opinion on the subject being covered by them known, the article or story loses its news value and cannot be seen as credible any longer. I believe the reporter needs to remain unbiased and not let the story sway in one direction or another as it is their job to inform viewers or readers about an issue, not to help form their opinions. By producing biased journalism, the reporter risks losing followers who will not take their information as fact and the reporter will not be adhering to the "Murrow Standards" of journalism.
After watching both the 60 Minutes video and the You Tube video created by Chevron, it is hard to decipher who is telling honest and accurate information. While the 60 Minutes video pushed the viewer to side with the Ecuadorian people affected by the pollution left by Texaco, the video created by Chevron of course wants the viewer to believe and support only their side. Neither reporting was unbiased, however the 60 Minutes video was slightly more credible when compared to Chevron's video only because it appeared to be coming from a more journalistic standpoint. Despite this, the reporter was definitely leading those he interviewed to speak negatively about the case. Also, the only person interviewed who actually worked for Chevron was portrayed in a very negative light. Nonetheless, no matter how obvious the reporter was about his stance on the issue, a little bit of Chevron's side was shown.
On the other hand, the You Tube video created by Chevron in defense against the allegations made by the Ecuadorian people trying to sue Chevron is completely biased, which takes away any kind of news value. It is obvious that the video was created only for Chevron's benefit to try and disprove the 60 Minutes video. This video interviewed only people who worked for Chevron, which makes anything thing said hard to believe and makes the viewer consider why the plaintiff's side is never heard from their own mouths. Both stories give not only strongly differing opinions, but also differing facts.
After watching both videos I have no idea what is the truth and what is fabricated or misleading in an attempt to gain the viewer's support. When journalism takes place like this it is not newsworthy, all it does is confuse the viewer and makes them go to other sources to acquire the unbiased information they were originally looking for.
After watching both the 60 Minutes video and the You Tube video created by Chevron, it is hard to decipher who is telling honest and accurate information. While the 60 Minutes video pushed the viewer to side with the Ecuadorian people affected by the pollution left by Texaco, the video created by Chevron of course wants the viewer to believe and support only their side. Neither reporting was unbiased, however the 60 Minutes video was slightly more credible when compared to Chevron's video only because it appeared to be coming from a more journalistic standpoint. Despite this, the reporter was definitely leading those he interviewed to speak negatively about the case. Also, the only person interviewed who actually worked for Chevron was portrayed in a very negative light. Nonetheless, no matter how obvious the reporter was about his stance on the issue, a little bit of Chevron's side was shown.
On the other hand, the You Tube video created by Chevron in defense against the allegations made by the Ecuadorian people trying to sue Chevron is completely biased, which takes away any kind of news value. It is obvious that the video was created only for Chevron's benefit to try and disprove the 60 Minutes video. This video interviewed only people who worked for Chevron, which makes anything thing said hard to believe and makes the viewer consider why the plaintiff's side is never heard from their own mouths. Both stories give not only strongly differing opinions, but also differing facts.
After watching both videos I have no idea what is the truth and what is fabricated or misleading in an attempt to gain the viewer's support. When journalism takes place like this it is not newsworthy, all it does is confuse the viewer and makes them go to other sources to acquire the unbiased information they were originally looking for.
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