Journalism genres

American journalist Sydney Schanberg when commenting about his work in Cambodia stated, “His mission with me in Cambodia was to tell the world what suffering his people were going through in a war that was never necessary. It became my mission too” (Martin 2008). Schanberg, along with many other journalists during this era, wanted to illustrate to the American people the horrors of genocide and its effect on the natives of a particular country (Joffe 1985). Journalists also hoped to incite…

Does being a celebrity give up the right for privacy? In this day and age, privacy can easily be given up, especially if a person is an iconic figure or a celebrity. Being well known and famous destroys the boundaries for privacy. Celebrities are human beings just like us, so they are entitled to the right of privacy as well. Privacy is very unvalued in today's world. According to Source A, “...that the public and the media deem newsworthy” (Source A). This quote shows how a lot of people want…

as long as I attain a job that includes writing. Throughout my life, I seized several opportunities to turn one hobby into my future. At the age of eight, I mostly cared about about three things: High School Musical, what was for dinner, and journalism. I had recently moved from England to Hawaii and was curious as to why my new, shiny, perfect elementary school did not have a school newspaper. I marched myself over to the principal’s office and demanded to know why a school with such a big…

The Media Has Ebola!!! (On the Mind) Since the first case of Ebola in America, there has been an explosion of media coverage of this disease, ranging from infections and healthcare warnings to rumored cases. Almost all of the media coverage has been warnings, and alleged cases of Ebola in addition to how dangerous it is. The U.S. Media is escalated the Ebola virus beyond its immediate danger, and intensified the feeling of panic in the population. There is no reason for this level of dread among…

There are many people in the world that believe anything they see on television,internet,and news.That is why many companies make ads that will attract people so they can buy their product.It is important for people to research on what they are believing because it might be really harmful to them.In George Orwell’s allegoric novel, Animal Farm shows that the animal’s believed in what Squelar told the animals what was the right thing (the media).The message I got from the book is that people have…

News media has controlled the way information is broadcasted and presented to the public. Articles surrounding constant controversy can be written in different views regarding bias against the major parties involved in a controversy. A great example of these bias in news media is the current ongoing separation and divorce battle between Hollywood heart throb Johnny Depp and soon to be ex-wife Amber Heard. With both parties having their share of fans it is no surprise that media outlets are…

One way that journalists report news stories is through the use of narratives. Narratives involve story telling and have been considered effective for engaging readers emotionally through captivating plots and characters. Any reader can identify with experiencing a feeling of transportation into the world of a story. In a narrative, readers can share in the experience of others and thus become emotionally immersed in a story. Because of this emotional connection and the fact that narratives do…

In the 1990s and into the new millennium, we have witnessed (and continue to witness) a number of phenomenon: transitions to democracy; truth commissions; persistent socioeconomic inequality; continued battles over memory and justice; struggles for gender equality, sexual rights, equal access to education; as well as the return to power of leftist governments and political actors who just two decades earlier were brutally persecuted. These phenomena coexist with the entrenchment of neoliberalism…

“I suppose I was destined for a career in journalism.” (Stewart 3) This is the first sentence of chapter One in an autobiography about Ian Stewart's career as a war journalist. The novel is called Ambushed and keeps readers hooked with its perfect balance of action, dialogue, and description. Ian Stewart, A Canadian journalist finds himself working for the AP bureau of journalism reporting on the ever-growing war in Africa. After the rebels known as RUF (Revolutionary United Front) capture the…

Jenny must have subconsciously picked up on my complaints of verification because she tasked me with the duty of writing dining guides. One part of me was excited to write because I am an English major and spent the last three years writing every type of paper under the sun. On the other hand, I was nervous because I am not familiar with writing for a magazine and after three years of writing, not super confident in my ability to write. However, I kept positive thoughts, and as an intern, there…