For your information. As of today, March 11, here is a listing of workshops scheduled for the TIPA convention in Dallas. All of theseworkshops will be on Friday, April 10. Workshops will be held in the Trinity rooms and in the Majestic rooms. The listing is subject to change. There are still a few speakers whohave not confirmed their sessions.
Sessions:
1.
Using data for maximum impact
(how to recognize quality data inpress releases and using research to give your stories punch)2.
I have some comments about comments
(discussion about theprocess of making a newspaper or web site more interactive,liabilities and legal concerns)3.
Video for newspapers: How to become visual storytellers
(importance of becoming visual storytellers in today’s newspaperworld)4.Informal discussion with Hall of Fame inductee Bill Mercerconcerning the broadcast field5.Documentary presentation and discussion on how Hispanic journalists have impacted US communication over the past 200years.6.
Survival of the journalist
(how to make yourself marketable inthis economy and how to take advantage of networking)7.
Starting an online or print magazine
(the do’s, don’ts and howto’s)8.
Tips for ensuring accuracy
(how to guard for accuracy whileworking on deadline)9.
Police and media relations
(how to build an effective relationshipwith police, release of information to the media)10.
Using stills and video: Visual storytelling in a changing world
(alook at photojournalism and examples used in the Dallas MorningNews)11.
At the edge of life
(session on how to incorporate video and stillstogether )12.
Be sharp: Tell me about yourself
(present yourself to create agood lasting impression, learn to answer the question “tell meabout yourself” with polish and pizzazz in a job interview)13.
Panel: Making the transition to a four-year college
(students whohave made the transition from 2-year to 4-year colleges will offertips)14.
Get a job!
(practical tips for broadcast students on how to puttogether a resume tape, etc.)
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