There are a number of things that I learned from Comm 255 that I see myself either using or thinking about more in my everyday life. One of the main things I appreciate more is the amount of work that goes into writing a beat. Behind the scenes work never will get the recognition it deserves, but it is the most essential part when writing a good beat. The time and effort journalists have to put in just to get the information they need.
Also, I really like the fact that this class has made me become more aware of what's happening in the world. To be honest, I never really cared much about politics, world happenings, or anything that was really important until I took this class. Professor Elle challenged us every time we met to have a new topic to speak about, or to talk about any updates to the stories we previously mentioned. This class did more than just make us better writers and journalists, it made us more aware of what really matters in the world around us. It did more than just test us on what the course is about, it educated us.
By. Erik Skaarnes
You're not kidding about how much work goes into writing a beat! From this class, I have acquired a new respect for journalists.
ReplyDeleteAlso, coming to class ready to talk about the new hot topic of the week was one of my favorite parts of this class. The group discussion allowed me to express my views on a certain topic and it helped me catch up on some of the things I may have missed from the previous week.
-Zachary Ketzer