Exploring Beat Coverage in News Reporting and Online Blogs
Dive into the world of beat coverage in journalism, understanding how reporters are assigned specific topics over time for comprehensive coverage. Discover the significance of beat blogs in providing thorough updates, trends, and community-focused stories. Uncover the challenges and rewards of becoming a beat reporter through insightful quotes and examples from industry experts.
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Beat Coverage and the Web: Why it makes sense Web
Your activities / interests 1. List out all activities and organizations that you are involved in. 1. List out all of your areas of interest.
What is a beat? A topic or organization assigned to a reporter to cover over an extended period of time Used to widen the reach of a news organization and ensure balanced coverage Allows the reporter to become familiar with the topic and key sources
Your personal interests Which might be grouped together under a beat topic? Are there any that generate enough news to stand alone as a beat? Looking at one organization or activity, who would be the key sources for that beat?
Words of Wisdom Covering a beat isn t easy You have to acknowledge your ignorance and learn the language, learn the process, learn the people. The best reporters know how the world works, whether it s the world of law enforcement, the laboratory or the corporate boardroom. That takes time, dedication, discipline and courage. Chip Scanlan, The Poynter Institute, March 2, 2011 Beat Reporting: What Does it Take To Be The Best?
Beats and the Web Beat blogs have emerged as a way to cover beats thoroughly using the Web. But why? Regular updates Trends and patterns Open data and searchable databases Print coverage reserved for big stories related to the beat Covers communities and local issues
Motherlode The Beat to explore how our families affect our lives, and how the news affects our families all families. lead writer, editor KJ Dell Antonia
Beat Analysis: Guiding questions What is the beat covered on this particular blog or section of a news website? Is it general or specific? What types of stories does the beat blog produce? Can you think of another story that you might see on the blog? What are the advantages of covering this topic online?
