Cornell Notes Mark Augustine M.

Villegas
Section code: E154
Topic: Different Types Campus Journalism
of Journalism September 30, 2021
CUE NOTES
What is journalism?  Distributing news through media such as newspapers, magazines,
television, books, and radio.
 Presenting of events with facts and description to audiences.
 Activity of gathering and presenting news and information.
What are the different types  News writing
of journalism and how do you - Collecting and presenting accurate facts and details on events
compare them? and happenings.
- Concise, not lengthy. “KISS – Keep it short and simple.”
Important information is written in the lead.
- Words are carefully chosen.
- Sources are recognized and opinions are accounted.
- Fair and objective. Writers should not add their opinions on
the matter or topic.
- Writers follow an inverted triangle format.
 Feature writing
- Creatively written than news stories.
- May be brief or lengthy depending on the topic.
- May cover stories of historical events, people, communities,
etc.
- May also contain quotes which increases the credibility and
life of the story.
 Science writing
- Clearly and effectively convey scientific and technical reports,
discoveries, and developments into stories.
- Jargon and specific technical terms are interpreted so that
ordinary people can understand them.
 Editorial writing
- Focuses on giving a stand on a relevant and timely issue or
topic.
- Editors should support their stand with relevant facts and
information.
- Usually written by the editor or any editorial staff and would
carry the stand of each editorial staff.
 Sports writing
- Combination of news and feature-writing.
- Convey information and details of famous personalities in
sports and athletics, stories of victory, upcoming games, and
tournaments.
- Writers use descriptive words to portray what is happening in
the field or gymnasium.
- Sports terms and jargon are also interpreted into layman
words.
 Editorial Cartooning
- Relay information through illustrations and symbolism.
 - Figures are exaggerated.
- Words are limited.
 Photojournalism
- Conveying stories through photographs. “Photographs are
powerful.”
- Photographs should always reflect the relevant topic or issue.
- Photojournalists do not only focus on picture-taking skills but
also on conveying messages to the public.
- Permission must be asked if taking pictures of strangers.
- Pictures are taken naturally, not posed.
- Focus on the topic or issue.
Why do writers need to use Articles need to be concise. By using active voice, the writer can create
active voice rather than pieces that aren’t wordy and lengthy. It is also required so that the
passive voice? writer can highlight who the doer is.
Why is it essential to write It is crucial to write timely and relevant news because people need to
news that is timely and know what is currently happening. It is the duty and responsibility of
relevant? every news writer to inform the public.
Why does a news writer Writers follow the inverted triangle format so that readers can quickly
follow the inverted triangle locate the vital information which is written on the lead. Also, it would
format when writing news be easier for the editor to scrap out less important information in
articles? newspapers and magazines.
What is the role of quotes in Quotes make the feature article more lively and colorful. These quotes
feature articles? also make it credible and valid as it shows people’s experience and
insights of particular topic or issue.
What do feature articles  Historical events
usually cover?  People’s experiences
 Blogs
 Instructions and How-to stories
 Background stories
 Investigation and review on products and developments
What is the role of science Their duty and responsibility are to understand and explain the
writers/reporters? scientific discovery, invention, product, the necessary technical terms
or jargon to ordinary people who do not understand these concepts.
What should editorial  Criticize or attack
writing do?  Defend or Endorse
 Inform or Entertain
 Compliment or Advocate
 Predict
How important are An editorial cannot be credible, valid, or solid without the writer giving
supporting facts and details facts and information to back up their article. So, supporting facts and
in writing an editorial details are very important in editorial writing.
article?
Can sports writer insert their The restrictions on the writer’s opinion are not as strict and would
opinions in the articles? depend on the newspaper. Yet, in high school, sportswriters are
encouraged to follow basic journalistic principles.
Why are editorial cartoons Editorial cartoons use fewer words. That is why they are exaggerated
satirical and exaggerated? to show what meaning those symbols hold. Every detail, even the
stroke of the pen, should be carefully decided by the cartoonist.
Are angles vital in Angles are of vital importance in Photojournalism. It shows the
Photojournalism? perspective of the photojournalist and the message they want to
convey.
Summary:
Journalism is of vital importance in a democratic country. As citizens of a free nation, we
should convey information to our fellow citizens while upholding the different principles of
journalism, such as sharing reliable and accurate facts, remaining loyal to our fellow citizens,
and creating an assembly for public criticism. As pen and paper change views and
perspectives, I believe, if done whole-heartedly, journalism can transform the world we live
in.