Alpha Omega / Tiger Tales

2009-01-22T09:03:00.000-08:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nA4N9ex56jA
A must-see film about unethical journalism.

2009-01-22T08:47:00.000-08:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48Y5Y6FGj60
An excellent presentation on how news reports have changed since 1976

2009-01-22T08:40:00.000-08:00

CODE OF ETHICS - Standards of Practice...
1. Seek Truth and Report It: Journalists should be honest, fair and courageous in gathering, reporting and interpreting information.

2. Minimize Harm: Ethical journalists treat sources, subjects and colleagues as human beings deserving of respect.

3. Act Independently: Journalists should be free of obligation to any interest other than the public’s right to know.

4. Be Accountable: Journalists are accountable to their readers, listeners, viewers and each other.

2009-01-22T08:36:00.000-08:00

Benefits of taking Journalism:
Your options in Journalism are great. You can work for newspapers, magazines, television stations, public relations firms, nonprofit organizations, even federal and state agencies. The need for skilled and knowledgeable writers is almost endless. Add to that your ability to gather news, do research and interview the sources of news and you present a package that tells prospective employers that you can do the job they want done.

School Credit ...
· = 1Elective Credit
· Design and write for the school newspaper, The Tiger Tales
· Design and produce the school yearbook, Alpha Omega
· Take exciting field trips
· Trained in photography
· Taught cutting-edge technology

2009-01-22T08:34:00.000-08:00

Do you have what it takes?
The American Society of Newspaper Editors and surveys of editors have identified a number of skills that working journalists should have. They include the following:

· Strong writing skills
· Broad educational background
· Sound knowledge of journalism technique
· High level of curiosity
· Accuracy and attention to detail
· Ambition to advance
· Ability to meet deadlines
· Creativity
· Want your voice heard
· Competitive
· Enjoy being a part of a team

These skills are important because getting out the news and getting it out correctly and thoroughly are vital functions of a free press. The world of journalism needs people who can gather news with dedication, skills, and a continual sense of fairness and balance. Our readers and viewers expect nothing less. We want you!

2009-01-22T08:25:00.000-08:00

Units of Study - Journalism I students will study the following material:

1. History of Journalism
2. Press Law
3. Ethics
3. Supreme Court Rulings
5. Types of Journalism
6. Interviewing Skills
7. Headlines & Leads
8. News Writing
9. Feature Writing
10. Editorial Writing
11. Cartoons
12. Entertainment Writing
13. Sports Writing
14. Photo Journalism
15. Copy Editing
16. Advertising
17. Newspaper Design
18. Professional Portfolio's

Journalism II students plan and design the school newspaper and yearbook.

2009-01-22T08:10:00.000-08:00

Channel 2 News Field Trip

2009-01-22T07:46:00.000-08:00

Journalism II students were invited to visit Channel 2 news to tour the state-of-the art studio and view a live taping. This trip also allowed students the opportunity to interview professional broadcast journalists. Thanks to Roseanne Tellez and Don Schwenneker for being such wonderful hosts.

Welcome!

2009-01-22T07:43:00.000-08:00

Welcome to Joliet West High School's Journalism Blog. This blog will provide information regarding the Alpha Omega and Tiger Tales publications along with what's going on in Journalism class. Happy Blogging!