News Gathering

 Summary:

News collection involves various methods such as Eyewitness Accounts, Events calendars/Futures book, Press releases, Stringers/freelance contributors, Beat system, Wire services, Interviews, and Background research. The Events Calendar is a valuable resource for student journalists, providing comprehensive information on athletic events, musical performances, dramatic productions, and organization meetings. Background research is essential prior to interviews to ensure informed questioning. Investigative Reporting Assignments involve gathering and verifying information for accuracy. Three types of interviews include Fact interviews for straightforward facts and quotations, Personal interviews for more formal and prepared conversations, and Group interviews, such as man-on-the-street interviews with random respondents. Preparation for interviews includes scheduling appointments, acquiring knowledge about the topic or person, defining interview goals, and creating a list of focused questions. It is advisable to have more questions than needed to ensure thorough coverage. Reflection :

When delving into the field of journalism, there are valuable reflections to be made. Understanding the process of news collection offers insights into becoming a skilled interviewer, effective communicator, and adept at transforming data into informative news that is readily accepted by others. Furthermore, news gathering emphasizes the importance of basing news on factual information rooted in reality, rather than solely relying on personal opinions. This reflection highlights the significance of presenting news that is objective, accurate, and grounded in facts.

Vocabulary logs

1.    Eyewitness  /ˈaɪˌwɪtnəs /  Part of speech : Noun Indonesian : Saksi Mata Definition : a person who has personally seen something happen and so can give a first-hand description of it. Synonym : Observer, Onlooker e.g : "eyewitness accounts of the London blitz" 2.     Beat /ˈbiːtn/ Part of speech : Verb Indonesian : Mengalahkan Definition : strike (a person or an animal) repeatedly and violently so as to hurt or injure them, typically with an implement such as a club or whip. Synonym : Hit, Strike, Batter e.g : "if we were caught we were beaten" 3.        Consolidate kənˈsɒlɪdeɪtɪd/ Part of speech : noun Indonesian : Konsolidasi Definition :  make (something) physically stronger or more solid. Synonym : combine, unite, merge e.g : "the first phase of the project is to consolidate the outside walls" 4.        Wire /ˈwaɪɹ/ Part of speech : verb Indonesian : Mengikat Definition : install electric circuits or wires in. Synonym : - e.g : "wiring in plug” 5.        Stringer  /stɹɪŋɚ/  Part of speech : Noun Indonesian : reporter freelance Definition : a longitudinal structural piece in a framework, especially that of a ship or aircraft. Synonym : bleam, girder e.g  : " Place the small pocket of the bow stringer securely over the upper limb.”