Jour 205 focuses more on the basics of journalism than I expected. I did not anticipate the class to review grammar, AP Style, and interview and writing techniques. I’ve appreciated the refresher — I didn’t realize how many grammar mistakes I’ve been making, and I enjoyed the assignment where we interviewed a classmate. This created a low-stakes environment where I could focus on my interviewing technique without stressing over the information I was collecting. I appreciate the wide range of skills the class teaches, including writing, design, video creation and basic knowledge of the agriculture industry. I was especially interested to learn about the sharp decline in the number of Californians working in agriculture.
Jour 205 – Blog #2
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Well hello there! I'm Stephanie, a first year English major switching into journalism. Music is the glue that holds my life together, so for this website, I wanted to talk with students that felt the same way. Musicians are a splash of color on the STEM backdrop of Cal Poly, and I thought they would have some great stories people would want to hear. The music business is a tough business, so I am inspired by people who are passionate enough to pursue music in the face of challenge. I am curious to see why students would thrust themselves into such an unforgiving world, and what about music softens the blow of the industry and makes them want to pursue it for the rest of their lives. View all posts by Stephanie Zappelli
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