Meeting 5 NFE Course: Feedback on News Gathering

 

Student Pseudonym Name: Sunny Side

Date: October 20^th 2023

Session Material: Feedback on News Gathering and News Story Writing

 

Number of the meeting tasks	Topic of the meeting	Sources	Vocabulary Usage (New vocabulary words or phrases encountered during the session material: The word, its definition, part of speech, and an example sentence)	Example taken from the text	Grammar
Meeting 4 task	Decoding the Elements of Effective News Story Writing	Lecturer’ s Note	Delving = menggali (Verb)   e.g., “she delved in her pocket”	Comprehensive research: Delving deep into the topic at hand	Present  tense
			Erode = mengikis (Verb) [erode]   e.g., “the cliffs have been eroded by the sea”	Mistakes erode trust.	Present tense
			Corroborate = menguatkan (Verb) [kəˈräbəˌrāt]   e.g., “the witness had corroborated the boy's account of the attack"	The credibility of a news story increases when multiple sources can corroborate information.	Present tense

 

 

 

 

 

Reflection

 

From the material “Feedback on News Gathering and News Story Writing”, it is clear that creating journalism of the highest caliber necessitates a diverse approach. The emphasis on timeliness, ethical issues, organization and clarity, engagement, fact-checking, visual components, trustworthiness, language and style, research, and sources underlines the complexity of the journalistic process. In a fast-paced news world, journalists must be nimble and responsive. This is shown by the need of staying informed and swiftly reporting breaking news. The preservation of journalistic credibility and integrity depends heavily on ethical factors including source protection and abstaining from conflicts of interest.

The importance of presenting information in a reader-friendly way is further highlighted by the guidelines on organizing content, using subheadings, creating compelling headlines, and clearly leading news articles. The emphasis on attribution, credibility, and fact-checking serves as a helpful reminder of the duty of the journalist to guarantee the veracity and truth of their reporting. Furthermore, the emphasis on language and style, sources, and research highlights the necessity of using clear, understandable language, thorough research, and a variety of sources to present a well-rounded viewpoint.

 

Summary

It emphasizes the importance of various aspects, including engagement, fact-checking, visual elements, credibility, research, and sources. Key points include the need for engaging headlines, thorough fact-checking, and the use of visuals to enhance storytelling. Additionally, the material underscores the significance of maintaining credibility through proper attribution, diverse sourcing, and adherence to ethical standards. It also highlights the importance of timeliness, ethical considerations, structure and clarity, language and style, and mobile optimization in news reporting. The references to studies by Mencher, Berner, Hai, Gibbs, and Rosenauer further enrich the material, providing a wealth of knowledge for journalists aiming to improve their news gathering and news story writing skills.