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Two down, one to go
Posted by Alan in Journalism on June 7, 2010
Before I started university I remember saying to a friend in the pub one night that it would most probably fly by. That’s exactly what has happened.
Last week I finished my second year studying journalism at the University of Kent.
This time next year I’ll be entering the big wide media world, looking for a job and aiming to ascend to the top of the greasy pole. Read the rest of this entry »
Busy, busy, busy
Posted by Alan in Journalism on March 8, 2010
As ever at the CfJ, it has been a very busy few weeks. Read the rest of this entry »
Resolutions
Posted by Alan in Journalism on January 3, 2010
Around this time of year everyone makes resolutions that they swear they’ll keep: lose weight, join the gym, give up smoking etc. I’m not usually one for New Year’s resolutions but perhaps I should pledge to make mine this: write on here more. Read the rest of this entry »
Year two has begun…
Posted by Alan in Journalism on September 30, 2009
The joys of university
My shoulder aches from having to carry books that would kill a small child if dropped upon them from a significant height, my headaches are getting more and more frequent and my caffeine intake is erring on the side of dangerous. That can mean only one thing – I’m back at uni.
The work is piling up already – reading, presentations and video assignments – but the journalism course on offer at the University of Kent is not your typical undergraduate degree. Despite the stress it’s a lot of fun, I wouldn’t want to be learning the tricks of the trade anywhere else.
My main body of work over the next six weeks will come in the form of six 45 seconds to 1 minute video pieces on a story of my choice. While I think coming up with a great idea every week might prove problematic, I’m relishing the chance to improve my video skills, which, If I’m honest, are not as strong as they should be.
As a result I’ll find the time I can dedicate to this website will decrease, but I’ll try to keep it updated as regularly as I can with the usual mix of current affairs and football. Now if you’ll excuse me I think I hear my kettle boiling…
Twitter: useful tool or trivial distraction?
Posted by Alan in Journalism on July 1, 2009
This is a blog that I posted on my university course website in April, but haven’t published it here. Given the current buzz around Twitter I thought I’d make some tweaks and post it here. Enjoy.
To tweet or not to tweet?
That is the question facing many of today’s journalists. With increasing numbers of people keeping their followers up to date with what they are doing, hacks are starting to examine the opportunities this latest social networking craze offers. Read the rest of this entry »
Top links for journalism students
Posted by Alan in Journalism on June 30, 2009
Bachelors Degree Online has compiled a list of the 100 best blogs for journalism students to read.
They write: “Today’s journalism students are entering an industry that’s facing a crossroads. These days, newspapers and media in general are adapting and growing at a rapid pace, and it’s essential that students keep up, or they’ll be left in the dust. By reading these blogs, you can keep an ear to the ground on the latest developments that matter the most to journalism students.”
The list is broken down into various categories, including investigate and photo journalism, as well as more general sites.
One omission from the list, however, is Journalism.co.uk, a site I have found eminently useful for news, tips and analysis.
“This list is doing the rounds ‘100 Best Blogs for Journalism Students – Learn-gasm‘… and we’re not on it. Nope, not even a smidgeon of link-love for poor old Journalism.co.uk there,” they lament.
In response the site has added some of its own suggestions, including a certain Centre for Journalism.
Stepping into the big wide world
Posted by Alan in Journalism on April 24, 2009
On Monday I start my two-week work experience placement at Kent Online, which is part of the Kent Messenger Group. As usual with me there are some nerves, but I’m looking forward to it more than anything.
Everyone else from the CfJ who has just finished their placements (and are no doubt glad to now have a hard-earned two week break) seemed to enjoy it and get some bylines from it, including a front-page story.
So no pressure there then!
From speaking to Nick (who has just finished his placement there) it seems I will be worked very hard, but should get some bylines to add to my portfolio, which is still in its formative stages.
The only thing is, I’ll have to spend two weeks at Peak House (to avoid paying an insane amount in petrol), my (very) humble student abode. But then again no one ever said journalism was easy!
No doubt I’ll be blogging throughout my placement, Peak House internet connection permitting.
Centre for Journalism Newswire
Posted by Alan in Journalism on February 22, 2010
As part of the online block of my Convergent Journalism module, the Centre for Journalism is having an online newsday on Wednesday (24th February). Read the rest of this entry »
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