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Turn in your work. Even if you are late. A partial grade is better than a 0. Turn in your work!
Come to class. Missing class sets you up perfectly for doing poorly in class. Come to class!
If you have questions - ask. There is no such thing as 'being a bother' or 'looking dumb.' Talk with your professor!
Leave your brovado at the door. How can you learn when you refuse to think you have anything to learn?
Boyd Huppert is an amazing storyteller. I use his sage advice in class all of the time. Here's the latest thanks to RTDNA.
Land of 10,000 Stories will hit your every emotion.
We journalists are once again reporting history that touches our emotions deeply. Students have asked me how can they report when all they want to do is support their friends and speak out against injustice. Well, as this article clearly states, you report the truth of the events or, you put down the camera, speak out and in doing so choose a different career. Follow your heart, but please remember, we need truth seeking journalists right now with hearts to care, honor, report and keep their opinions to themselves. Can you do that?
MUST READ! This is an important lesson for all of us in the newsroom: Giving thanks and commending people holds a LOT of weight. Treating colleagues like people is immeasurable. Treating employees like people is a great blessing. This is proof that not all newsrooms are toxic. My challenge is that we ALL be the positive one in our newsroom. Pass it on. Be the change. Believe.
The Fresno State Institute for Media and Public Trust is a great source to remind us: #JournalismMatters
Have a great interview (live or recorded)
How we post to social for our profession is different than many do for their personal. This advice will guide you well.
GREAT tips on editing. Watch these simple reminders on shooting sequences: What a wide, medium, close-up and tight shot look like, as well as how to follow action and zoom correctly.
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