Author: Notably Naeilah

Having an effective writing technique for the web and other social media platforms is an important skill to acquire. Different media platforms require different things as the way the audience receives information varies.

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As stated in the video, it is important to make sure that as a writer to write in a way that will captivate the audience. One’s writing should consist of concise yet detailed sentences/paragraphs. In doing so, this structure allows for the reader to take in important information quickly.

As my JMS 220 class is coming to an end, I would like to reflect on my mini journey during this class. This consists of the things I have learned and the skill I have developed along the way.

One of the most important skills I have obtained in this class would be the various writing skills to make me successful in a media writing career. One being, how to write in an active voice that is both coherent and organized.

An intriguing part of this class would be learning about broadcasting and public relations as these are my career interests that revolve around journalism. The most valuable aspect in this class was being able to receive the information from the guest speakers that came in and told their stories while giving us advice to build successful careers.

The importance of timeliness crosses over into one’s everyday life. Whether it is time management for work/school or maintaining one’s daily schedule, preparation is key for success.

This week I experienced a major turn over assignment. A turn over assignment is an assignment that needs to be turned over the next day in its entirety. I had the opportunity to work with the Daily Aztec to cover a Thinking Out Loud video. With this opportunity, I gained skill in script writing for broadcasting and learned all the ins and outs of the behind the scenes editing process.