Monday, September 19, 2011
Top News #2
New report: San Francisco Bay getting healthier, not in the clear yet
This article is about the progress of restoring to bay to it's natural state. The news story is significant because of the impact and proximity to bay area citizens. The health of the bay will affect the wildlife which, in turn, will affect fishing and tourism. It is also about the ongoing conflict that environmentalist are fighting against industrial and farm hazards. The article gives the readers some optimism for the future of the bay area.
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Top News #1
Police detonate cache of explosives in San Jose's Japantown
I feel that this story is very relevant to the San Jose area. One of the biggest reasons is the proximity. This incident happened right at the heart of the city, close to downtown. The immediacy of the story is recent, happening just hour before this post. One of the big elements of the story is conflict. The article was about the police bomb squad trying to keep the san jose residents safe while disarming a criminal's room full of bombs and weapons. Since it affected the safety of some the citizens, it has impact. People will know that they have a police force that can handle these situations.
I feel that this story is very relevant to the San Jose area. One of the biggest reasons is the proximity. This incident happened right at the heart of the city, close to downtown. The immediacy of the story is recent, happening just hour before this post. One of the big elements of the story is conflict. The article was about the police bomb squad trying to keep the san jose residents safe while disarming a criminal's room full of bombs and weapons. Since it affected the safety of some the citizens, it has impact. People will know that they have a police force that can handle these situations.
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Got What It Takes To Be A Reporter?
I scored a 26 on the self quiz on being a reporter. The book concluded that "You're a solid contender for a successful journalism career. You've got the personality and ability a good reporter needs."
However, I still need to build some of my skills. On the first hard news story, I noticed that I was kind of nervous to speak to someone for an interview. Hopefully with more stories, I will become more outgoing.
Another problem I need to work on is working under pressure. Although my problem is that I only work efficiently under pressure, during the night before something is due. This is not reliable way to work so I have to build my drive to do my things long before it is due.
However, I still need to build some of my skills. On the first hard news story, I noticed that I was kind of nervous to speak to someone for an interview. Hopefully with more stories, I will become more outgoing.
Another problem I need to work on is working under pressure. Although my problem is that I only work efficiently under pressure, during the night before something is due. This is not reliable way to work so I have to build my drive to do my things long before it is due.
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Introduction
This is Joe Yapyuco from journalism 61. I choose this class because I may plan to switch my major to journalism. I'm an accounting major now with journalism as a minor. Journalism is in my interest because I like reading magazines and news articles. The past couple years my blogging of stuff I find in San Francisco has turned into a hobby so it just clicked to pursue a major to build my skills.
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