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Monthly Archives: December 2010
Want to get published at UPI.com? Provide data, photos and solid sourcing
ShareGetting a story accepted by UPI.com is more science than art. There are a handful of crucial elements that, when included, can virtually guarantee a story will pique the interest of UPI editors, and push a UPIU story up the … Continue reading
Posted in Reporting, Source development, Story development, Writing
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“Take a chance: Submit an article!”
ShareAs Congress debated whether to allow undocumented immigrants who had attended U.S. high schools a chance to become legal residents, St. Thomas University j-student Aryanne Schommer interviewed people who would benefit most from such a change. Her story, “Miami students at … Continue reading
Posted in Interviews, Reporting, Tips, Writing
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Stop sources from hijacking your interview
ShareFor a young reporter, there’s nothing more discouraging than having an interview spin out of control and having a source run the show. Some sources won’t stop talking, while others don’t know what their point is. A few tantalize you … Continue reading
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Do your research, Indian j-student says
ShareFurquan Siddiqui’s recent story about women bus drivers is just one in a growing list of stories he’s published on UPI. Check them out here, here, and here. UPIU caught up with Furquan shortly after his most recent story appeared … Continue reading
Posted in International Journalism, Interviews, Reporting, Tips, Writing
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Mining for story ideas: Bring a pick-axe and a sieve
ShareFinding a good story idea is a bit like mining for gold. You have to dig through tons of rubble, sift through mountains of silt, and still only come up with one or two nuggets worth writing about. It’s the … Continue reading
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UPIU in Ohio University’s jclassroom
ShareProfessor Robert Stewart at Ohio University’s Scripps School of Journalism recently blogged on his class’ mentoring sessions with UPIU. And another blog post from OU students on UPIU: http://ouspjinc.wordpress.com/2010/10/06/how-to-utilize-upiu-com/
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