Dua’s Time in MultiMedia
In this course, I have uploaded, embedded, linked, extracted and repeated back data, did researched, asked question, and written blog posts- something younger me had desperately always wanted to do. I am presenting it to the class with a spread sheet that depicts some of the work I have done with our weeks of time […]
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Highlights of My Time in Multimedia Journalism
One of the important things I learned quickly in Multimedia Journalism was that the days when journalistic stories were told only through text were long gone. Now storytelling is enhanced through the use of various media, such as images, charts, videos and more. Learning all these different ways of storytelling was daunting at first. But […]
Read MoreReflecting on a Semester of Growth
When looking back on everything we accomplished throughout the semester, I realized the extensive range of topics we covered in this class. From exploring AP-style writing and learning how to locate and properly use school district data to listening to experts share their personal journeys in the field, it has truly been a semester full […]
Read MoreHow Studying Multimedia Journalism Made Me A Better Writer, Researcher and Consumer
A timeline of projects that strengthened my abilities as a multimedia journalist. The biggest thing I learned from this class was how much information is actually out there. I learned to dig deeper online and see how I could connect the dots. As a journalist, I must always verify my information with other sources and […]
Read MoreThe Semester in Review: A Timeline
During this class, I have been challenged in many ways I did not think were possible. Technology is an enemy of mine, and there was an abundance of technological usage which put a strain on my abilities. There were a lot of hurtles to jump in regards to the coursework. Now, in this class, we […]
Read MoreThe First 100 Days
It is that time of every-four-years again. We as a nation undertake the task of previewing our last 100 days of coursework and compiling it into a sufficient timeline. What has been a fascinating and complex few months of intriguing discussions posts, some of which linked to articles many of us would have never read […]
Read MoreLooking Back, Pushing Forward: What We Learned About Journalism
I reflected on everything we did throughout the semester—from analyzing school district data and writing blog posts to creating a podcast episode. I discussed what I gained from our student-led discussions, how the guest speaker sessions shaped my perspective, and the real-world skills I developed through each assignment. This post looked back on the experiences, […]
Read MoreSemester in Review: My Favorite Activities & Assignments
Throughout this semester in multimedia journalism, I have had the opportunity to explore the world of multimedia journalism in new and creative ways. From learning how to write, edit, embed, and so much more on blog posts to hearing from many different guest speakers, learning new perspectives, and things from the world of journalism. This […]
Read MoreMultimedia Journalism: It’s More Than Just the Story
Throughout the semester, I quickly learned journalism is more than just discovering or even writing a good story–it’s about presenting data and information in a clear and compelling way. A good journalist keeps their audience engaged and informed while still able to come to their own conclusions. Multimedia journalism opens up better ways to report these […]
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