Journalism ethics
News writing
Social media
CSPA All-Stars
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These professionals “think, question, confirm, change the world”

What do journalists do?

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A topic or speciality in the news.

What is a beat?

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This design website helps journalists create quick graphics and social media content

What is Canva?

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This Associated Press photographer was inducted into the CSPA Hall of Fame in 2021.

Who is Chris Carlson?

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Your gut

What should you never ignore?

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How to spell their first and last name, their title, their pronouns

When interviewing a person, what should a reporter always ask?

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These platforms help amplify your work and draw in audiences

What is social media? (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram)

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This journalist has written for the LA Times, Mashable, HuffPost and CNN. 

Who is Saba Hamedy?

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Ask for their parents’ permission 

What should you do first when interviewing a minor?

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“Is there anyone else you think I should talk to?” or “Is there anything you wanted to say that I didn’t ask you about?”

What should you always ask at the end of an interview?

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A term for most readers on the internet

Scanner

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He won high school journalist of the year after attending CSPA and now works for the New York Times.

Who is Kellen Browning?



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Even when you go home or on personal social media accounts, you're still this:

A journalist representing your media organization

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When information from a source cannot be used for publication

What does “off the record” mean?

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16%

How many Internet users read word for word online?

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She is working on a comprehensive piece about boba in Houston

Who is Gwen Wu?

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An example of this is digitally altering a photo to zip up a person’s fly.

Violation of journalism ethics

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Timeliness, proximity, impact, human interest

What makes a story newsworthy?

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These terms draw in readers and are what scanners look out for.

What are keywords?

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She’s a proud plant mom and has written about everything from traffic to Elon Musk in the LA Times.

Who is Laura Nelson?