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WHAT ARE THOSE AWFUL SCRAWLS

ON MY PAPER?????????

CLASS STORIES

“You can quote me on that”

“I do it through God’s grace and a lot of chocolate.”

“I run on God’s grace and a lot of chocolate!”

“With God’s grace and a lot of chocolate.”

When to use quotes

When to use quotes When somebody says something

important

When to use quotes When somebody says something

important When somebody important says

something

When to use quotes When somebody says something

important When somebody important says

something You tell yourself: ‘Hey, I’ve never heard

that before.’ Look for the kernel

Types of quotes Direct quote

Types of quotes Direct quote: Word-for-word what they

said. Always starts with a quote mark and ends with quote mark

Types of quotes Direct quote: Word-for-word what they

said. Always starts with a quote mark and ends with quote mark

Usually ends with attribution: “It’s like running 90 miles an hours with your hair on fire,” said Bowers.

Types of quotes Partial quote

Types of quotes Partial quote: Use when the full quote is

too long, too rambling or awkward. Avoid “overuse” of partial quotes.

Types of quotes Partial quote: Use when the full quote is

too long, too rambling or awkward. Avoid “overuse” of partial quotes.

Running co-op, Bowers said, requires “God’s grace and a lot of chocolate” as well as 40 hours per week.

Types of quotes Paraphrase/indirect quote

Types of quotes Paraphrase/indirect quote: When the

reporter summarizes what the source said without using exact words or quote marks.

Types of quotes Paraphrase/indirect quote: When the

reporter summarizes what the source said without using exact words or quote marks.

Co-op Director Christi Bowers said she couldn’t get her job done without support from God.

Types of quotes Dialogue

Types of quotes Dialogue: Captures the conversation

between two or more speakers

Types of quotes Dialogue: Captures the conversation

between two or more speakers “I do it through God’s grace and a lot of

chocolate,” Bowers said. “Not to mention the 40 hours she

volunteers,” LAF Board Chair Tom Pellegrino added.

Tips for quotesters Don’t quote the obvious or dull.

“Journalism class meets on Tuesday,” Mr. G said

Tips for quotesters Don’t quote the obvious or dull.

“Journalism class meets on Tuesday,” Mr. G said

Don’t repeat what you just quoted Mr. G said the class is scheduled for

Tuesday. “Journalism class meets on Tuesday,” he said.

Quote tips “Don’t use quotes for your lead,” Mr. G

said.

Quote tips “Don’t use quotes for your lead,” Mr. G

said. Don’t get too carried away

Quote tips “Don’t use quotes for your lead,” Mr. G

said. Don’t get too carried away Don’t try to capture dialects: “Ah baleve

y’all flunk by usin’ too many of them quotes,” Mr. G twanged.

Quote tips “Don’t use quotes for your lead,” Mr. G

said. Don’t get too carried away Don’t try to capture dialects: “Ah baleve

y’all flunk by usin’ too many of them quotes,” Mr. G twanged.

Skip the bad words

Punctuation “Be careful and use correct punctuation

with quotes,” Mr. G said.

Punctuation “Be careful and use correct punctuation

with quotes,” Mr. G said. Use ellipsis to indicate deleted words:

“Be careful...with quotes,” Mr. G said.

Punctuation “Be careful and use correct punctuation

with quotes,” Mr. G said. Use ellipsis to indicate deleted words:

“Be careful...with quotes,” Mr. G said. Capitalize first word of direct quotes.

Mr. G said, “Be careful with quotes.”

Punctuation “Be careful and use correct punctuation

with quotes,” Mr. G said. Use ellipsis to indicate deleted words:

“Be careful...with quotes,” Mr. G said. Capitalize first word of direct quotes.

Mr. G said, “Be careful with quotes.” But not with partial quotes Mr. G told the class to “be careful” with

quotes.

ATTBRIBUTIONS

If you’re a reporter, somebody’s gotta say it Unless it’s a well known fact – the earth

is round – you usually need an attribution

If you’re a reporter, somebody’s gotta say it Unless it’s a well known fact – the earth

is round – you usually need an attribution

You have to indicate the source of most fact, all opinions and quotes

If you’re a reporter, somebody’s gotta say it Unless it’s a well known fact – the earth

is round – you usually need an attribution

You have to indicate the source of most fact, all opinions and quotes

Must keep your own opinions out of story: i.e., you can’t say Mrs. B is a dynamo. Tom Pellegrino can say that and you can quote him

Tips for attribution Use full name the first time you identify a

source. After that, last name only

Tips for attribution Use full name the first time you identify a

source. After that, last name only When using a quote with a single

sentence, put the attribution after quote: “I use attributions well,” Ian said.

Tips for attribution Use full name the first time you identify a

source. After that, last name only When using a quote with a single

sentence, put the attribution after quote: “I use attributions well,” Ian said.

In multi-sentence quotes, stick the attribution after first sentence: “It works for me,” Ashlyn said. “I like it.”

Said, says or intoned? Most news stories are written in past

tense... especially in print/written. Serious news stories nearly always are past tense

Said, says or intoned? Most news stories are written in past

tense... especially in print/written. Serious news stories nearly always are past tense

Don’t mix tenses!

Said, says or intoned? Most news stories are written in past

tense... especially in print/written. Serious news stories nearly always are past tense

Don’t mix tenses! Stick to plain verbs for attribution: most

of the time ‘said’ is what you want. Occasionally use ‘stated,’ ‘explained.’ Never use ‘laughed,’ ‘proclaimed,’ etc.

Assignment 10/4 Read and study p. 111-115 of TTS Read and study p. 34-39 of IR

Rod Thomson

Rod Thomson Will be in LAF Newsmaker Seat next

week

Rod Thomson Will be in LAF Newsmaker Seat next

week Research Mr. T and find out as much as

you can about him and his background

Rod Thomson Will be in LAF Newsmaker Seat next

week Research Mr. T and find out as much as

you can about him and his background Come in with a list of 10 questions to

ask him. You will turn these in after he leaves.

You will write up all the background you find on Mr. T and turn that in

Rod Thomson -What is the role of the community weekly

newspaper?- Why doesn't the Sarasota daily do the type of government investigations we see in the Observer?- What changes have you witnessed during your career in journalism?- How did you get involved with Hand on the Plow?- Is there separation between the commentary side and the news side of your papers?- Has homeschooling impacted how you practice journalism?

Rod Thomson -- Are any of your children interested in

journalism?-- How are you adapting to the new media and the growth of smart phone, social media, etc.?-- What advice can you give to homeschool students interested in journalism?