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By Leydi Walle collected on November 19, 2018. 12:10 am.
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The Case of Jane Doe Ponytail NOTES
written By DAN BARRY and JEFFREY E. SINGER Photographs and video by TODD HEISLER For The New York Times
Notes by: Leydi Walle
Strong lede “A woman begins to fall.”
Good analyzation since know one can actually know what was going through her mind the author carefully and vividly paints the scene without adding opinions.
Fantastic use of language.
“Where Mandarin trumps English and a glance trumps the spoken word. Where sex is sold beside cloudy tanks of fish and crabs. Where seedy quarters controlled by local powers are rented to illicit massage operations, and the police make sporadic sweeps, and immigrant women are arrested again and again, and few in this city take notice.
Gravity prevails.”
Super vivid.
Good diction: “IN THE GOOGLE MAPS OF THE MIND” way more interesting than lets pull back and see this in context.
I like how they keep reminding the reader through out the piece about the specific story about Sisi we started with.
The pictures in the story are okay. They are very documentary. I do enjoy the little gifs here and there. The scroll ability isn't great but I’m sure it was more for mobile while Im looking on a laptop.
I like that through Song Yang’s personal story we can learn about how some of these women end up in the sex industry. For a lot of Americans this can be hard to imagine.
Also the history of Flushing its self and how it became this location that allows this to happen is interesting. Then the story goes into how the pimps work and how other sex works got the job and why. These are all important vantage points.
The most impressive part I think is that they got one of Sisi’s Johns to talk.
They continue to paint a picture that Song Yang was a real person who had goals dreams and aspirations. She was normal besides her job.
These reporters were incredibly thorough. Probably too through when it came to Song Yang’s mother. The article itself could have been cut more.
I do like how the ending was tied back to the beginning.
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Baby Antonio: 5 Pounds, 12 Ounces and Homeless From Birth NOTES
Written by NIKITA STEWART Photographs by GABRIELLA ANGOTTI-JONES for The New York Times
Notes by Leydi Walle
I feel like either the articles should have started with an anecdotal lede or a factual lede instead of both. Stewart should have picked just one.
I personally would have started the story on the second paragraph.
The ordering of the story was confusing. This could have been two stories as opposed to one long one or it could have been shortened by a lot.
The information itself is fascinating but it gets over shadowed by Stewart trying to do too much in one piece.
Stewart spends too much time on every detail of their lives when the actual story could have been conveyed in a more eloquent and consise fashion.
For the pictures I thought some of them were oddly shot. The angles were off or it was something that did not pertain to the story. When choosing pictures for a project you have to ask what part is this picture adding to or helping illustrate more clearly. You cannot just add a picture for filler.
The ordering of the pictures also did not follow the story that well.
I do however really like the picture of Ms. Sanchez in the hospital on her phone. That picture really says it all.
Overall good concept with a solid structure with messy execution.
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Nine Things You Should Already Know About PLAGIARISM notes
tWritten By the Office of Academic Integrity Programs, and the Integrity Council
Notes by Leydi Walle
What is the point of writing assignments?: to learn about a topic, improve writing skills, and so your teachers know how you are doing.
What is academic misconduct? Cheating is academic misconduct but also it defeats the purpose of the assignment because you did not learn anything.
What is plagiarism? Take someone else's ideas or words and not give them proper credit.
What's wrong with plagiarism?:
You are not learning and the university is not teaching.
You are wasting your professors time.
Students should not plagiarize even if professionals do for their job because they are in a different setting.
How do I avoid plagiarism?
Think about the information and say it back in your own words without seeing your paper. The information should be internalized.
Get help for writing if you need it. Its better than stealing.
Always quote and cite!
How do quotation marks, block quotations, and references work?
Quotes: used with 20 to 25 words
Block quotations: long quotes
citation: Don’t forget footnotes, and bibliography page
What is "paraphrase"?
Be able to still explain in your own words not just switch words around.
Keep it short
Included footnote and in text reference
What are the most common kinds of plagiarism?
Whole-paper plagiarism: Buy a ready made paper
Cut-and-paste plagiarism: direct stealing
Cut-and-paste plagiarism with references: reference without quotes
What are the penalties for plagiarism?: its real bad. just don’t
Six Excuses That Don't Work:
1. I did not mean to
2. i forgot
3. I did not change the word enough
4. these are facts not ideas
5. the writer is more eloquent
6. plagiarism is just for school papers
Things You Don't Need To Worry About
It’s okay to use other people’s ideas as long as you properly credit them
As long as you have not read the book that the similar idea came out of you should be good.
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NYU Journalism Handbook Notes
https://journalism.nyu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/NYUJournalismHandbookForStudents.pdf
Source NYU journalism Handbook Notes Pages 18-22
Notes by Leydi Walle
Plagiarism: Plagiarism can be anything from copy paste to taking someone’s idea.
“a writer must paraphrase another's words and state the source(s); credit another person's ideas and theories; and cite any facts that are not commonly known.” This is imperative or else you can be thrown in jail.
Make sure to check all your sources so you do not accidentally plagiarize.
You cannot take the “spirit” of the passage and reorder a few sentences, included an obscure fact from the original piece, and not credit the author.
You either have to change the information to just facts or credit/paraphrase the author.
Fabrication: Do not make up information/sources it will end your career and hurt the publication.
Doctoring photos or video: It is Okay to edit video in order to make things more clear. If you are editing the video you have to be very clear about how you label it. If the video is satirical or real.
Fictional devices: Do not change any facts. Do not combine people’s stories in order to make them more interesting. It is better to just not include certain facts if it will hurt the subject than making something up.
Social Media: Every news outlet has its own rules but in general make sure on social media you are posting responsibly. Also verify information you post or re post etc. “Journalists have a responsibility not to add to the cloud of false information that is floating about. Just by retweeting or reposting a piece of information, in the eyes of many you are effectively reporting that information.”
Ethics Pledge: As a journalism student you have to report the news acuralty
By signing the pledge you are saying that you have integrity in your work. If you dont follow the guidelines you could be expelled. You cannot plagiarize, fabricate lies, recycle old assignments, or cheat. If they suspect you you have to turn in notes.
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The one word journalists should add to Twitter searches that you probably haven’t considered: Notes
Written by Daniel Victor
Notes by Leydi Walle
I think the click bait title works in its favor here or else I would not continue reading.
The lede could have been done better. I wish they switched the first and second sentence.
The analysis of the data is really clear.
I enjoyed how they turned it into a guessing game. It increases engagement.
The design of the page with headers and bold type also makes the separation and switch in topic clear.
I like that they say the proof of why the search works and why and how you might want to use it. It becomes very practical.
https://medium.com/@bydanielvictor/the-one-word-reporters-should-add-to-twitter-searches-that-you-probably-haven-t-considered-fadab1bc34e8#.v6dyg8ceu
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Get to Know a New York City Pizza Legend: Notes
Video directed by Roddy Hyduk Produced by Morgan Rae Wynne
Notes by Leydi Walle
The opening shots are fantastic and work with the interview.
You immediately know you are in NYC at this specific pizza shop.
I like how when he talks about an ingredients they show what he actually uses and how he stores it. It gives glimpses about the shop without showing the entire thing.
These shots also help illustrate his words without over powering the interview which is the point.
There are a lot of carrying interesting shots that gradually show more and more about how this place works.
I like how the video then picks up speed with music to capture the busyness of the store.
I also like the traditions from day to night to day to show the way he is going to be there day by day no matter what.
His narration and thoughtful actions show how much he cares about his business, customers, products, etc.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yb9fuZ5Ade4
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AMERICA’S STREET-BALL MECCA notes
Producer Max Langfeldt for The New Yorker
Notes by Leydi Walle
I enjoyed that the video gives a general overview of how this community works.
I think the video gave a good view of past, present, and future of this park and its traditions.
I wish they focused on current players or just one person.
The video did not flow well in some points.
They name dropped Greg Marius. Most people need more information.
I think they did a good job with the pacing of the video. They did the best that they could with the time constraint.
The edits matched the footage which matched the music.
https://video.newyorker.com/watch/america-s-street-ball-mecca
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Inside the Book Maker’s Studio: NOTES
Video by Producer:Kristina Budelis and Myles Kane for The New Yorker
Notes by Leydi Walle
The opening line is so great:
“It’s so neat to be a pack rat, and now you pay the price; we got to leave because luxuries is pushing us out..”
You immediately are intrigued to keep watching. This is something that almost everyone in NYC can relate to.
I like the environmental shots because they show the amount of stuff they have and how this a business but it is uniquely there business with a lot of personal touches. Yolanda Cuomo the artists even says that her kids grew up in the studio and sat in a particular corner in a particular chair that has not been moved in 25 years.
The flow and pacing of the video works well.
The text on screen for important information is a great design feature. It helps the information stick in your mind better.
Fantastic Quote that summarizes their book making philosophy:
You have to be crazy about every single detail, about the printing, about the binding. There's a Chinese saying that in a book, you're allowed one mistake cause that means a person made it, and I always say if there's more than one mistake,you're a slob.
Good use of photography to show the change in time of the meat packing district/Chelsea area. which flows well into her talking about how she has to move and how people have decided to help.
The ending with her saying its is the people that make up the space not the location itself leaves the viewer satisfied because it shows that they and their process will never change even if the place does.
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Journalism Example
http://gothamist.com/2018/10/11/male_mandarin_duck_central_park_video.php
https://www.thecut.com/2018/10/beautiful-central-park-mandarin-duck.html
These two posts go together.
Notes by Leydi Walle
New York’s Most Eligible Bachelor Is This Beautiful Duck: is such a great title!
I thought it had a good lede. It was obviously made as a jokey type of article but I still found it entertaining to read.
I included the other article because of its actual reporting. They even did a follow up.
I wish The Cut article included more interviews. The Gothamist article is way more thorough but boring. I would combine these two articles to bring the humor and information together to create something more well rounded.
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A germ of a pitch
I think I want to research more about small niche stores that only make one thing. I see them popping up more and more and how a more traditional store works versus a new trendy store. What are their similarities and differences.
Examples: Traditional hat makers in the east village, matcha matcha store that only sells matcha, Nutella cafe everything is Nutella themed.
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News Analysis by Leydi Walle
The Goods by Vox: How "Instagram traps" are changing art museums
As an artists myself I have noticed this shift away from traditional art museums into these “traps” that are based on the traditional museum but twisted.
The argument of the video is that these types of pop up museums are just a new wave of installation art.
The installation art invites viewers to participate and interact with the space.
It is the photographablity that is marketable. It does not even have to be a famous artist anymore.
Traditional museums are trying to keep up by adding ball pits, snacks, interactive components.
Pop ups are also subverting the traditional idea that photography is not allowed so it makes it like you can do the bad thing. It just adds to the excitement.
“Instagrambility draws in a crowd that would not have come in otherwise.” is such a crazy quote to me. I feel like these people do not understand or will not fully appreciate the work and its context. These people are here for shallow reasons. I guess it is good that museums are getting more visitors and artists are becoming more well known but part of me is cringing inside.
having the thought about what to post can deter from the experience but I personally happen to know of another study from my psychology class last semester that just the pure act of taking photos helps boost enjoyment overall.
I do not know how to feel about these museums. I have wanted to go to some but then I step back and I ask why I just cannot justify it to myself. But at the same time if someone had an extra ticket I would totally go...
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George Packer’s 5 Tips for Reporting on Anything: Notes
Written by Steve Myers Oct. 25, 2010
Notes by Leydi Walle
George Packer covers a wide range of topics in his reporting. He has picked up some techniques that can be applied to reporting in general.
Don’t go in cold:
talk to a lot of people BEFORE going out.
Read and know the subject before setting out so you know the context of the situation.
Find a guide to show you around:
Helps situate you in an unfamiliar place and helps you build trust in this new community,
You get to know rules. short cuts, and connections to other people who could help your story.
Go in with a guiding question:
The question helps guide your investigation and narrow your focus.
Capitalize on your outsider status:
Use the ability to know a full picture to your advantage. You as the reporter can see things more objectively.
Capture those fleeting thoughts:
Writing short stories is good to keep your mind fresh.
Keep random thoughts in a notebook because they could turn into a bigger story.
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In Fuel Oil Country, Cold That Cuts to the Heart: Notes
By Dan Barry NYT Feb. 3, 2012
Notes by Leydi Walle
Strong anecdotal lede
Paints a detailed picture of what these people have to do to stay warm and what happens if they don’t.
Heat is not something that many people think about needing but once it is gone it becomes very apparent and important.
Do these people want to be in financial ruin or do they want to be warm?
It feels like the type of question people should not have to ask.
Barry goes on to talk about how the Obama administration is making the situation worse and is failing its citizens.
It’s failing the business owner and the consumers.
I liked how Barry made the oil company guy seem very human and how it puts him in a tough spot too. He is trying everything he can to help but he needs to eat as well.
Barry is trying to tell the story of the real people who are affected by this crisis and how they are not just some statistic or number you can just change on a whim. These are real people who will freeze or go bankrupt.
What a great quote “You know what my dream is?” Mr. Libby asked. “To be a greeter at Walmart.”
I like how it ended on a happy note of hope. It was a satisfying ending.
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A City Too Hot to Bother With a Hero Notes
By Dan Barry NYT July 20,2005
Notes by Leydi Walle
Good straightforward factual lede
Gives a general overview of the story
How this story went unnoticed because of the heat wave everyone was to busy to thank the man.
Then he goes into details of the rescuer and his day
The reasoning behind going to Coney Island in the first place.
Described the day/weather
Described the swim
Personal details about how he knows how to swim
What happened when the two of them made it to shore
People helped out in a fast and orderly fashion
The EMTs arrived and that was that
Just as fast as it had started the man was gone
The helpers hugged and went their separate ways.
The victim’s name is released at the very end.
The end of the rescuers day was as mundane as the begging.
He took the train home and talked to his mom.
Overall the story puts the focus on Gary Heath the rescuers story since no one else in the city seemed to pay attention to him. The stories opening paragraph peaks people’s interest and want to read more. You want to know if the guy is okay and who saved him. Easy to understand language that had good paraphrasing and amount of specific details and great transitions that make the story flow.
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Japan Fes. Draft 2
Food is a great uniter. What better way to share your culture than prepare your country's’ dish and share it with friends and strangers alike? That is the idea behind Japan Fes. Every year Japan Fes. invites Japanese restaurants, to different places in New York City, to create their specialty dish and share it with new and old fans of Japanese culture. This year’s Konamon or “Japanese flour style of cooking” festival, in the middle of Astor Place, also built up hype by having a competition aspect to their festival.
This year’s winner is restaurant, Chinchikurin from Hiroshima, Japan. Gerardo Soto, a chef at Chinchikurin, said that their strategy was all about attitude “...we tried to hype up the whole kitchen and hype up the people. We try to interact with the people the most to show them a good time and show them great food.” Their specialty dish is “okonomiyaki”, a traditional dish from Hiroshima. The dish is “a cabbage based pancake and ours has uhh Hiroshima we add noodles in it and everything is layered up,” said Soto. This dish means a lot to the people from there since after the war they had so little food was a way to help heal, “that’s their soul and heart to them.” Even when they have so little they share what they can. Michael Sanchez, another chef at Chinchikurin, said, “They (Chinchikurin) brought us in. They showed us so much love ...in on hard times and good times and we’re still here... they take care of us like family.” even after 20 years.
Gabbie Hernandez, a marketing associate for Japan Fes. echoed this love for the Japanese people especially their manners, “Politeness is ingrained in their language and just how they interact with anybody…” Her love for Japanese culture runs so deep that she actually learned the language because, “... there’s so many cultures and so many things that you are missing out on if you don't fully learn a language.” Japanese culture means so much to so many people not just the people of Japan. Soto sums up the sentiment of the food festival, “It’s all about transmitting vibes through food. That’s what we believe in...We come in clock in clock out but we have a great time and we serve great food all the time.” Japan Fes. teaches about their culture through people who really care and know about it and that’s why they have been able to expand to where they are now.
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Interview with Gerardo Soto and Michael Sanchez by Leydi Walle
Interview with Gabbie Hernandez
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/konamon-festival-japanese-flour-contest-east-village-tickets-50891044484
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New Lede
Straight News Lede:
In the middle of Astor place on a Sunday afternoon, while Japan Fes. is in full swing; there are 8 vendors competing for the top prize each with their own special dish straight from Japan.
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