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FAIL #11: I'm almost certain the Missourian Copy Desk has a script "Hi, I was just looking over your story, really easy read but..."
8:26 AM Dec 8th
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Rumor has it Perry's J2000 class is panicking over their proposal projects too.
6:03 PM Nov 18th
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I wonder how many J3000 students are panicking over their historical explanations tonight.
5:27 PM Nov 18th
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FAIL #10: A lecture hall full of newspaper reporters just called newspapers boring. Journalism you have a huge problem.
9:00 AM Nov 12th
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TIP #11: A smile can go a long way. When I see J students with a scowl, it makes me think they'll never get anywhere... well maybe PR ;)
9:53 AM Nov 5th
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FAIL #9: Watch your language, and I don't just mean Fuck, crap, shit. Seriously, expressions like "totes" are just as appalling.
10:34 PM Oct 18th
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TIP #10: If you're not alert enough to drive, you're not alert enough to report.
4:49 PM Oct 17th
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FAIL #8: Never send in clips from your high school portfolio when applying for internships. You're better off sending clips from a class.
8:56 AM Oct 16th
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TIP #9: Being the former editor of your High school paper is about as credible as being the kindergarten valedictorian. Leave HS in HS.
8:53 AM Oct 16th
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FAIL #7: You aren't the only one who likes to see your name in print. Keep a source waiting, and they get annoyed.
1:54 PM Oct 15th
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TIP #8: Never throw away a phone number. Keep them organized. Create a doc, buy a Rolodex. You never know when you'll need someone again.
1:18 PM Oct 15th
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To my fellow journalists--feel free to chime in. Let's learn and laugh at each other's mistakes.
6:55 PM Oct 13th
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TIP #7: It's not journalism until it reaches the public. I don't care how great your notes and ideas are--get it out there or it's nothing.
6:52 PM Oct 13th
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FAIL #6: Just because you have a photograph taken, doesn't mean that it made it to print. Always check. Visuals grab audiences-- not bylines
4:20 PM Oct 12th
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TIP #6: Never lose a good story because you were unprepared. Always have extras of everything. Pens, paper, batteries, tapes.
9:33 AM Oct 12th
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TIP #5: never let an ignorant superior get in the way of a good story. A good idea is always worth a little reporting. At the very least.
5:40 PM Oct 5th
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TIP#4: You're better off reporting about what is going to happen than what already happened.
10:16 AM Oct 1st
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FAIL #5: student "isn't there a database of local phone numbers somewhere?" editor "ya, it's called the phonebook."
12:15 PM Sep 30th
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FAIL #4: Just because your editor give you a name to contact, it doesn't mean they're the only person to contact.
10:12 AM Sep 29th
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FAIL #3: Try explaining to your editor you didn't make it there in time b/c ur heels snapped or got stuck. Wear comfortable shoes.
11:30 AM Sep 27th
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- Name Journalism 4 Dummies
- Location Mizzou's J school
- Bio Typical mistakes and tips for underexperienced journalists.
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