Annotated Bilbiographies
1. McGrath, Michael. "Nonprofit News: The Future of American Journalism?." National Civic Review, vol. 103, no. 3, Fall2014, pp. 34-39. EBSCOhost, doi:10.1002/ncr.21199.
The article discusses nonprofit journalism in the U.S., with focus on investigative reporting. According to the author, nonprofit journalism organizations have increased in number as print media outlets have decreased. It also discusses some new, unorthodox methods of investigation and info gathering that have not yet been tried by traditional media outlets. "The emergence of nonprofit journalism enterprises in media markets across the country may be a partial answer to the decline of traditional news outlets in an ever-changing age of media consolidation and competition from the Internet."
Some quotes I might be able to use for my benefit include, "With varying degrees of success and stability, these nonprofit news organizations have been reporting news and digging into issues that might not otherwise see the light of day," and "Their sizes and shapes vary from place to place. Some, like ProPublica, are national in scope. Others focus on particular issues areas or communities. Some try to do a comprehensive job of reporting on community issues. Others, like I-News in Denver, focus on long-range investigative or “public interest” projects that require time, effort, and expertise."
The source is valid, coming from Mike McGrath, a former news reporter and journalism who currently serves as the editor for the National Civic Review, a centennial-running academic journal. Mike has published many other opinions on journalism and communications, and have been accredited for his established viewpoints.
This article will help a great deal with my research. It provides insight to the shifting game that is journalism by visiting the changes that it is experiencing now. Hopefully it will allow me to maintain a flexible perspective as I create my project, serving as a reminder that journalism is a very chaotic field.
2. Schonfeld, Zach. "GOOD NIGHT AND TOUGH LUCK."
Newsweek Global. N.p., n.d. Web.
The cited text is a collection of opinions written by Zach Schonfeld detailing the decline of serious news in modern journalism. He elaborates upon the ideas of this decline, stating that, "A decade ago, stunts like this might have been fodder for Fear Factor or Jackass. Today, the Jackasses are likely to be professional journalists." (Pg. 1) He goes into explicit detail about the prominence of "stunt journalism" and how it is negatively affecting reporting today.
Schoner voices his disappointment in the fate of journalism often. One potential quote to use may be, "When did journalism become so humiliating?" The melancholic inquiry reflects upon the disastrous state of modern reporting and can be used to elicit similar opinions in future works.
The source is undoubtedly reliable as the author is a seasoned and recognized journalist who has worked for many mainstream outlets. He has edited for both The Wire and Popmatters, and has had the honor of having his work featured in outlets like TIME, Rolling Stone, and more. This experience lends him credibility, which highlights this source as one of reliable information.
As my question pertains to providing real, accurate reporting, this citation is relative to my work. It will help provide ideas and arguments for my efforts to rise above the sub-par reporting that has become commonplace. This being said, the source is helpful to my research. I look forward to using its content to strengthen my own plans and ideas to better myself and my own writing.
3. Valencia, Nohemi. "Greeley summer internship program provides students real-world experience." Greeley Tribune (CO) 16 Aug. 2016: Newspaper Source. Web. 16 Oct. 2016.
A magazine entry detailing the author’s opinion on internships and how they influence the new generation. The author writes about how internships are quickly becoming the desirable alternative to college.
"I decided to do the internship because I wanted to get more hand on experience, and I wanted to improve my leadership skills," said Loma, who worked at Greeley-Evans School District 6 Nutrition Services.
The article is credible because my teacher suggested I look for it. It is also held in an online journal database hosted by the Georgia University System.
The article is reflective of the program I am in at my own high school. The students mentioned in the article are on the same route as I am, so I may relate to the piece and make use of it in my own reports as I continue to work in school.