Image from Starpulse.com"Copy editors, the often unsung heroes of the print world, are nonetheless at the vanguard of any successful publication." They work behind the scenes to make sure that what the reader sees is correct, concise and creative. The position of copy editor has changed along with the entire journalism industry with advancements in technology and information sharing. Editors must have to be able to correct grammatical errors, factual errors, clean up writing to make it concise and more entertaining.
Technological advancements have changed the industry, and therefore, the editor's role. Almost all news publications have a website in this day and age, and information is being shared faster than ever before. With news that is being updated by the minute, editors have to be faster and more efficient. Editors must be ready to get the news online almost as soon as it happens. The fast pace of the industry has stretched out journalists and editors, which can have an adverse effect on the publication of news and it's obligation to be the "public watchdog."Media convergence has become an issue in the news industry especially America. Multiple news outlets owned by a single conglomerate or owner has been said to question the objectivity of news. Due to this, editors and journalists must be ever-vigilant in this fast paced industry.
Our perception of the first chapter of "Creative Editing," was that it layed out a good overview of the role of an editor in the news industry. It seemed to spotlight the editor and glorify their role over other positions in the industry; however, this is to be expected from a book about editing. The chapter delved into the history of print media as well and displayed an interesting concern relating to convergence of news media. This made the chapter a good introduction to the subject by providing some background on the position as well as the entire industry.
Our perception of the first chapter of "Creative Editing," was that it layed out a good overview of the role of an editor in the news industry. It seemed to spotlight the editor and glorify their role over other positions in the industry; however, this is to be expected from a book about editing. The chapter delved into the history of print media as well and displayed an interesting concern relating to convergence of news media. This made the chapter a good introduction to the subject by providing some background on the position as well as the entire industry.
Good overview of how the industry is changing due to technological advances and what is to come with that change.
ReplyDeleteNancy and Susan
It's good to see you pointed out that the employees of a newsroom are stretched thinly as the evovling state of on-line media hurdles towards the future...Trevor concurs.
ReplyDeleteIm not sure I agree that this book glorifies the role of editors, but it does shed light on their importance.
Comment by Matt White and Chelsey Smith:
ReplyDeleteWe liked the way your blog was written in a conversational sytle/tone. We agree with Tyler and Trevor when they said they're not so "sure this book glorifies the role of editors, but it does shed light on their importance."
We did notice one grammar error, but overall, it was very well done.
Loved the picture! Milton is the man.
I like the way you had the foot note (or perhaps it's called a caption) for the awesome photo you posted placed just beneath the picture. I was wondering how you managed to do that?
ReplyDeleteWhat does everyone think about which way is best, having the photo credit beneath the picture, or having it at the bottom of the article with the link?
As I think about it now, my thoughts are leaning toward the way you posted in this article, just to keep it easier for the reader, so they won't have scan back over to reference the link at the bottom of the page.
@k.elliott
ReplyDeleteDayle simply dragged the text underneath the picture. You could also just type the text below the image as well. I'm not sure if there is a feature that includes the photo credit and the photo as one entity so you don't have to worry about how it gets placed when published; this is something I'll have to look into.
For those of you interested in adding stylised captions to your photos (though you'll need to access the "view html" side of your posts) have a read of: http://www.bloggerbuster.com/2008/04/add-stylized-captions-to-images-in-your.html
ReplyDeleteAlso try: http://www.bloggertipsandtricks.com/2006/11/how-to-add-caption-to-photos-uploaded.html