Career Research Project: Journalism
Glismer A.
Critical Thinking
September 27, 2013
Career Research Project: Journalism
Why journalism? Why not? I chose Journalism because I really like to tell stories. Also, I’m a people watcher, I really enjoy just watching the people around me, going about their daily lives. I feel like this would also make me a good journalist because of my ability to focus on the world around me, rather than just watching it all fade. I do think its an interesting field. It helps to actually know and understand whats going on around us. Where and how would we be without someone running around in a van telling us current events? In fact it would be …show more content…
As a little girl I always wanted to be in front of the camera, I was always posing and taking pictures. When I realized that modeling was not a career option, I wanted to look up for a career that could satisfy both my interests such as being …show more content…
Additional coursework is determined by whether a student is focusing on print or broadcast journalism. Students either take courses to strengthen their writing skills or to learn radio and television production techniques. Those concentrating in online media learn software and web design skills, as well as how to combine text with graphics, photo and video media. Undergraduate students also benefit from professional internships with media outlets, completed either during the summer or during the semester. High school students considering a career as a journalist can prepare for college by taking as many advanced English courses as possible. Aside from providing students with a stepping stone for a career in writing and reporting, advanced placement (AP) English courses may transfer as college credits, giving students an added edge in undergraduate school. Additionally, students can explore options in journalism by writing for their school newspaper or working with their school 's news broadcasting
Critical Thinking
September 27, 2013
Career Research Project: Journalism
Why journalism? Why not? I chose Journalism because I really like to tell stories. Also, I’m a people watcher, I really enjoy just watching the people around me, going about their daily lives. I feel like this would also make me a good journalist because of my ability to focus on the world around me, rather than just watching it all fade. I do think its an interesting field. It helps to actually know and understand whats going on around us. Where and how would we be without someone running around in a van telling us current events? In fact it would be …show more content…
As a little girl I always wanted to be in front of the camera, I was always posing and taking pictures. When I realized that modeling was not a career option, I wanted to look up for a career that could satisfy both my interests such as being …show more content…
Additional coursework is determined by whether a student is focusing on print or broadcast journalism. Students either take courses to strengthen their writing skills or to learn radio and television production techniques. Those concentrating in online media learn software and web design skills, as well as how to combine text with graphics, photo and video media. Undergraduate students also benefit from professional internships with media outlets, completed either during the summer or during the semester. High school students considering a career as a journalist can prepare for college by taking as many advanced English courses as possible. Aside from providing students with a stepping stone for a career in writing and reporting, advanced placement (AP) English courses may transfer as college credits, giving students an added edge in undergraduate school. Additionally, students can explore options in journalism by writing for their school newspaper or working with their school 's news broadcasting