http://blog.myspace.com/kaylamaesmommy
would you subcribe to my blog?
2006-11-29 05:47:39 · 12 answers · asked by www.myspace.com/yourmomentofjen 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
hahaha and i spelled it wrong
gimme a break
journalist..
fyi most journalist use spell check..
2006-11-29 05:48:45 · update #1
Ok that got a real good laugh out of me... before I read your additional details I was going to say, STEP 1 = Be able to spell Journalist. hehe We all make typos but geez wow you really made the best one at the most perfect moment. I am still giggling. hehe
As far as your question, anybody can be a journalist. Just not all can work for lots of money. lol
2006-11-29 05:56:59 · answer #1 · answered by BeachBum 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Since you posted a link to your blog, here is a sample:
"Yesterday our dearly beloved Dubya made it clear that we will not be pulling out of this war until we get the job done! What is the job exactly again? To eliminate a dictator and destroy weapons of mass destruction right? Well so why don't we just hang Sadam already like the trial agreed upon and call it a day? 300,000 Iraqi's have died this month alone. Sparkign debates of just what is a civil war? "
This is not journalism. This is what real journalists call "punditry." Look up the word "pundit," and this should become clear.
Journalism requires an attempt at objectivity. It is not a soapbox for personal opinions, no matter how strongly you feel about an issue. True journalism presents both sides of any issue, and sides with neither.
News is a genre. It is very different from other styles of writing. To write news stories you must be able to:
1. Write in proper Associated Press style. If you're really interested, you can buy an AP Stylebook that will give you pointers. (Example: A real journalist would not refer to President Bush as "Dubya").
2. Spell things correctly. Contrary to your assertion, most journalists are good enough writers that they do not rely on spell check.
3. Write objectively.
2006-11-29 05:59:21 · answer #2 · answered by Lanani 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
To be a journalist... you first have to learn to spell and use proper grammar.
2006-11-29 05:54:53 · answer #3 · answered by j H 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Only after you learn what a "spell check" is and does.
2006-11-29 10:43:34 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. You have a much too cavalier attitude, and your lack of spelling and grammar show you don't have much by way of building blocks.
2006-11-29 05:54:15 · answer #5 · answered by ElOsoBravo 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you can't spell the name of your intended career at this stage, no.
2006-11-29 05:51:56 · answer #6 · answered by Lisa A 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
No. Too much ignorance and stupidity. Shouldn't you be hugging a tree?
2006-11-29 05:59:15 · answer #7 · answered by TRUE PATRIOT 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Spelling not withstanding, if that is what you want to do, go for it!
Thank you very much, while you're up.
2006-11-29 05:52:23 · answer #8 · answered by producer_vortex 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, you can't spell properly.
2006-11-29 05:50:19 · answer #9 · answered by Bright 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I don't think so, but I luv the font you use :)
2006-11-29 06:48:36 · answer #10 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋