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Reporter as Witness, Observer

James Kelley — Wed, 06 May 2009 14:59:00 EST

Observation is vital to newsgathering. It creates a more accurate story and connects the reader to what is really happening.

Interview Tip///Be a Little More Spontaneous

Jilian Reece — Wed, 06 May 2009 14:01:00 EST

Plan but listen to the answers, too, and see what other questions those raise.

Interview Tip///Ask a Different Question

James Kelley — Wed, 06 May 2009 13:53:00 EST

So, what do you make of that?

Interview Tip

Collin Brooks — Wed, 06 May 2009 13:39:00 EST

A lesson from experience: record the conversation.

Sights & Sounds///Porch Views

James Kelley — Mon, 04 May 2009 18:16:00 EST

When it comes to observing people and watching the world go by, there is no place like �home�

The Secret Behind Gathering News for a Story

Kayla Thomas — Mon, 04 May 2009 13:33:00 EST

Humans are naturally nosey about the world we live in, including our way of speech, our mannerisms, and physical communication toward each other. Observation is a main source for a good news story.

A Great Interview Tip

Emilee Berry — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 22:07:00 EST

After conducting my first interview, I found that asking people personal questions about their lives is not as easy as it seems. I found this tip helpful, and hope that you will too. i

Memorable Journalism

Chelsey Price — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 13:14:00 EST

Coming to terms with the idea that in reporting I have a right to ask questions�some of them seemingly personal and obtrusive and about families� losses

Attention to Detail

Brandon Mitchell — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 22:18:00 EST

Describing something is harder than you think�what kind of chair are you sitting in right now? Blue, red, brown? Lots of cushion or none at all? A good description helps make everything more understandable.

Descriptive Style Can Give an Edge

Emilee Berry — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 12:18:00 EST

I have a very descriptive writing style, and to some degree I expect that style from other writers as well. Here's why.

Observation in News

Jilian Reece — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 11:28:00 EST

Looking even from the sidelines can provide important, interesting information.

What is news when YOU have to decide?

Jilian Reece — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 11:27:00 EST

Thoughts on switching perspective from consumer of news to producer of news.

News Writing and the Holocaust

Collin Brooks — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 17:20:00 EST

The Holocaust was a very sad time in world history; even sadder though, is the way it was hidden.

News about President Obama vs. news about a plane crash

Kayla Thomas — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 22:08:00 EST

How do you know which story to use for the main headline? Choosing among many newsworthy stories can be a difficult situation. So, how do you know what to choose?

Major Events Shaped My Take On News Media

Brandon Mitchell — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 22:31:00 EST

Terrorist attacks and presidential politics made me realize how necessary news coverage is to our everyday lives.

Why newswriting is important to my career

Brittany Agnes-Marie Long — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 11:28:00 EST

As a public relations student, I realize that I will use newswriting and newsgathering often not only in my future professional career but also in my personal life. News is a part of my daily life, whether I�m reading it, or, in some rare occasions, making it.

News as I currently understand it....

Jilian Reece — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 12:23:00 EST

...the lives of other people, stuff that keeps us alert to danger, what I see as I get ready for work or eat dinner

Living and Learning on the Art & Culture Beat

Bobby Michael — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 16:23:00 EST

A personal reflection after a semester on �the job�

Giving Thanks at ETSU: Getting Beyond Criticisms

Garrison Burton — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 16:11:00 EST

As you interview students walking around campus, you usually hear long lists of complaints about the school, but a change of question draws out some different perspectives.

News...Judgment...Surely Not!

Kodi Ledford — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 10:29:00 EST

What I've learned about news from disaster stories, giant cabbages, making choices and the movies