When I registered way back when, I really didn't have a positive or negative opinion of this class.I found quickly that 420 was a nice break from the stressful 415 reporting class I took with Prof. Dash last semester. It was a nice to change to be learning rules to apply to my writing, instead of writing all the time and worrying about constant deadlines and interviews.
I think the reason I enjoyed this class so much was the fact that I learned things I truly think will stay with me. I learned skills to improve my writing and better my understanding of a newsroom and rules of reporting.
I also felt challenged many times throughout the semester. There was more than one occasion where my ethics as a journalist were tested and I was forced to think like an editor and decide what I would do in that position. In terms of which photos to publish and issues like that, I learned a great deal because I have never dealt with decisions like that before. I was also reminded for a week straight just how much I really DO hate math and why journalism is the career I want to pursue. I think I learned a lot about myself this semester, especially as a journalist.
I am not going to lie, I am glad this is my last blog. I really won't miss this part of the class TOO much. :)
Adiosssss junior year!
JOUR 420 has been such a sigh of relief compared to JOUR 415! To be honest, I think I found this class to be a lot more useful than Reporting II. I felt like I was constantly stressed out and too worried about deadlines or interviews to actually learn something.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you wholeheartedly that the skills learned in this class will be helpful tools in the future.