This program helps the journalism student begin to master the techniques used in the interviewing process - a must for any good journalist. Included are interviews with top journalists from both the broadcast and print. When it comes to writing the story, experts agree that over use of quotations is a sign of inexperience. As a journalist perfects their craft, they develop the skill of paraphrasing and a sense for the good quote. Several journalists discuss the use of anonymous sources .
Experienced professionals discuss their strategies.
This episode focuses on the differences between getting the story and crafting the story. Several journalists discuss the skills needed to be a good writer versus those that make a good reporter. While the journalists are split about whether it is possible to be both, most agree that some people are born with a talent in one area and focus on developing their skills where they are weakest. All agree that a good story cannot be written without the reporter first providing a wealth of information based on a strong foundation of facts. Writers then make the hard decisions about selecting the best material to use to write the story.