How Has Emerging Technologies Affected Journalism

  As technology advances not only does it affect the daily lives of people but it affects journalism. As I mentioned before in my previous article on how twitter affects journalism. It allows users to tweet anything relating to current events, which spread fast. It is very convenient for journalists since it is fast and efficient. In addition it only makes sense to post news on twitter since 50 percent of users get their news from the website. Another similar platform is Snapchat. Snapchat is an app that allows you to post live videos to your feed and privately to others. Many news companies have their snapchats under the "Discover" tab which allows viewers to see what is going on live in the world. Under the "Live" tab Snapchat has random videos of events going on. For example right now there's videos of what people are doing for Ramadan.

How to Create a Quality Podcast

  Podcasts are very effective ways to voice the opinions of one or one being interviewed. However a few characteristics of a podcast separate a low quality podcast from a high quality one. The sound quality of a podcast is very important. If you and/or the person being interviewed cannot be heard clearly what's the point of making the podcast. Try to keep the mic a fist's length away from the mouth of the person speaking. Furthermore to be more professional add a secondary music track. If you are going to interview someone ask good questions. Make sure your questions require a long response rather than just a yes, no, or just a one worded answer. Often times ask questions that use "why".  In addition, make sure the questions are on topic. You can't ask about ones favorite subject then switch to what they like about their pet. Editing is also imperative. If someone is stuttering a lot or repeating useless words like "um' or "uh" edit it out to keep the smoothness of the podcast. Furthermore if there is a period of "dead space" or no talking edit that out. Finally organization is vital. Don't just jump into the interview. Think of it like an essay. First you have your introduction where you introduce yourself, the person being interviewed, and what the podcast is about. Then you go on to the body, where you ask your questions. Finally you conclude the podcast.

Twitter As a Tool

  Over the last decade new platforms of social media have surfaced onto the face of the internet. One popular website, if not the most popular website is Twitter. Twitter allows it's users to "tweet" almost anything. Things like opinions, events, factual information etc. Furthermore things spread effortlessly on Twitter due to the fact that it takes one click to share someone's tweet to whoever is following your Twitter account. Journalists have utilized such an aspect. Because things spread fast on twitter journalists have posted things with the intention of what they post to get out to a lot of people. Keep in mind anyone can be a journalist. It can happen indirectly you don't need a special title. For example Ramsey Orta, the person who recorded the Eric Garner incident, chose to release the video and it spread everywhere on Twitter. In that manner he was a journalist. Many people receive their news through Twitter. According to Likeable's article, "How Twitter Has Changed Journalism Forever" 52% of Twitter users receive their news through the website. Twitter is very convenient for journalists.  Within seconds journalists can hop on the website and speak their mind in a fast efficient manner. "There are those who suggest that Twitter has had a trivialising effect on journalism. That it is lazy and convenient for journalists to rely on Twitter “outrages” for news.", says an article from The Conversation.

How Has Social Media Affected The Presidential Nomination

  Social media has played a role on the opinions of people all around the globe. From visual evidence through propaganda, social media has influenced its viewers. Social media even plays a role in politics unbelievably. The most active and popular twitter account in the presidential run has been controversial Donald Trump. Donald Trump's twitter account has been a place of immature and sometimes harsh content. For example he has unprofessionally called the current president, Obama, "the WORST EVER president". He also goes on to say things like if Obama were to resign he'd give him a life time of free golf. Through such childish tweets some think that he is not fit to be president due to his lack of respect and self control.

My First Post

As a sophomore in Ms. Turners journalism class, we have learned a surplus amount about being a reporter. We have learned the basis of interviewing, reasons for interviewing, how reporters use social media to their advantages, etc. Through this blog I wish to portray my assignments and show how much I've learned about journalism. I also wish to post articles about issues going on in the school and everyday life of the average student.