Shattered Glass was thought-provoking, it shows how news can be manipulated right under the radar. Although, Glass wasn't writing breaking news stories he partially or completely fabricated information that made it through fact checking countless times. Not noly was the disception impressive and fascinating, Glass' imagination was incredible. These elaborate stories were always entertaining, yet realistic. Amazingly he knew his audience well enough that he was positive he would not be caught. Overall, the movie was well written, perfectly casted, and was interesting, to say the least.
Mr. Krebs' class in review... This class was enjoyable for me. Most of the information given was a repeat of a past english I took in this same room. That only made class easier, not boring. Lab classes are automatically more stimulating, maybe it's the computer screen? The thing I like most about them is since we use a computer and the internet, we are using more recent information. I like how this class is much more relevant than other courses I have taken. Learning how to write news stories and take interviews will be much more applicable in future ventures. Thanks Krebs!
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Editorial Pre-Write
1. What is a problem/issue that our entire student body (our school, community, country, etc.) faces today?
Less than 40% of people have more than $20,000 saved for retirement. Generally, atleast a couple hundred thousand dollars is required to retire comfortably.
2. What is your view/position on the problem or situation?
People need help saving money towards retirement. Rather it be from pension plans or social security, many need more help if they hope to retire and not live in poverty.
3. What would you like to achieve with your editorial? (What is the desired result?)
Realize how sad the reality of an 80 or 90 year old working is because they can't afford to retire.
4. How will you persuade your audience to adopt your viewpoint as theirs? List at least 4 persuasive points.
The old woman hoping to retire is a cute old lady that people can pitty. She's injured from years of working. She's working a low level job because she can't handle responsibility or stress of higher level jobs. Also, she still is not close to retirement.
5. How will you motivate your readership to action in your conclusion?
Hopefully they will think about their parents who might be facing this problem and try to create a better situation for them. Either by supporting taz increases to pay for social security or by taking iniative and saving up for them.
6. How will your editorial serve a public purpose?
This problem is on the back burner in most political discussions, but it is too important to stay there.
Less than 40% of people have more than $20,000 saved for retirement. Generally, atleast a couple hundred thousand dollars is required to retire comfortably.
2. What is your view/position on the problem or situation?
People need help saving money towards retirement. Rather it be from pension plans or social security, many need more help if they hope to retire and not live in poverty.
3. What would you like to achieve with your editorial? (What is the desired result?)
Realize how sad the reality of an 80 or 90 year old working is because they can't afford to retire.
4. How will you persuade your audience to adopt your viewpoint as theirs? List at least 4 persuasive points.
The old woman hoping to retire is a cute old lady that people can pitty. She's injured from years of working. She's working a low level job because she can't handle responsibility or stress of higher level jobs. Also, she still is not close to retirement.
5. How will you motivate your readership to action in your conclusion?
Hopefully they will think about their parents who might be facing this problem and try to create a better situation for them. Either by supporting taz increases to pay for social security or by taking iniative and saving up for them.
6. How will your editorial serve a public purpose?
This problem is on the back burner in most political discussions, but it is too important to stay there.
Friday, May 6, 2011
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