Marketing On Social Media Platforms
When writing an article or piece of work you want someone to read, marketing is extremely important. The most popular way to do this is through social media. Each platform has their own unique qualities that people use to market their ideas. I created some sample posts to tease my…
Finding Your Voice When Writing
Everyone’s writing reads a little differently. It depends on the way they explain key ideas and the flow of the words used. In On Writing Well Chapter 20, Zinsser explains that voice in writing is a matter of taste. Everyone has a different perspective on the best way to write…
Pleasing an Audience
Whenever I sit down to write, I feel like the words just flow as my fingers clack against the keys of my laptop. I sit and wonder if anyone has any interest in these words that come so easily to me. Does anyone care what I have to say? Whether…
Conditions to Write
I’ve noticed every person I meet needs a different environment to write. Some of my friends do their best work in a library full of students or a cafeteria with hundreds of conversations in the air. I will never understand how they can focus with so many people around. For…
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The Challenges of Journalism (and how They’re Resolved)
Every job has its difficulties and there are ups and downs to all careers. For a journalist, the most rewarding part of the job is working with a community, sharing their stories, and protecting them from danger. But there are parts of the position that are not as glamorous. Luckily, professional journalists have found ways…
How to be an Ethical Journalist
Journalists have a responsibility to report news accurately, fairly, and ethically. When in school studying journalism, ethics are at the forefront of many classes and should be thought about everyday when working professionally. While the temptation to gain popularity and views may be strong, it is crucial for journalists to stick to ethical guidelines to…
Citizen Journalism: The Ups and Downs
Years before social and digital media came to light, the only real news reporting was done by professional journalists. They had the equipment and the means to talk to government officials, communities, and individuals about things happening across the world. But that is no longer the case. With the rise of the internet and social…
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