Type Connection, Type War, and Kern Type are games and quizzes designed to give you practice with different typography. Type Connection is a fun game where you get to choose a font as the “main character” that best describes you. You pick different options about your work ethic and ideal date match. At the end these […]
My name is Meredith and I am a senior PR student at OU. Among many things, I love BBQ, TV game shows, conspiracy theories and the outdoors. I believe that its ok to laugh at your own jokes, because at least someone is laughing. You should be kind to others, but always remember to […]
Hi my name is Mariah March! I’m a senior public relations major with a pre-law minor. I love fashion, art and joining new fitness classes. I’m a health nut and just jumped on the meal prepping bandwagon. I’m a huge believer in self love, because being happy with yourself is essential to being confident and …
My name is Christine Murrain. I am a practicing perfectionist but I somehow manage to procrastinate in my everyday life (don’t worry though, everything is still done mostly perfect and in a timely manner). I have a deep passion and appreciation for film & television, you’ll catch me watching every televised award show this side … Continue reading Hi There. →
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Typography is such an odd word. Honestly before this week, I had no idea what it was. Typography is the style of printed font. It is an art of arranging letters. My professor introduced the topic by offering several games that helped us learn a little bit more about the topic. First of I started [Continue]
My name is A.J. King and I’m a Senior from Vinita, OK majoring in Creative Media Production. I believe that a good work ethic and a positive attitude will take you really far in life. I have worked several jobs, but for now, I am just a student trying to finish my degree. The thing … Continue reading “JMC 3433 Professional Portrait”
Like stated above, I’m Samantha, and I like to consider myself both a maker and shaper.
Unit 2.2 served as a great refresher of Writing for Mass Media – which was much needed considering I took that class more than a year ago. Reviewing concepts like news elements, the inverted pyramid and ledes & bridges was helpful because I has forgotten some of the details surrounding these concepts.
I remember the Inverted Pyramid being at the heart of news writing, but upon reviewing it a second time around in this course I realized how important it is to all professional writing.
I’m looking forward to using this concept in our first written assignment next week. Practice is the best way I learn, so I can’t wait to use these concepts to craft news releases in the next unit.
I remember the Inverted Pyramid being at the heart of news writing, but upon reviewing it a second time around in this course I realized how important it is to all professional writing.
I’m looking forward to using this concept in our first written assignment next week. Practice is the best way I learn, so I can’t wait to use these concepts to craft news releases in the next unit.
Writing with Clarity
Poor:The dog was walked by a man who was tall.
Better: The tall man walked the dog.
Poor:The dog was walked by a man who was tall.
Better: The tall man walked the dog.
Reducing Clutter
Poor: Because of the late hour of the day, everyone was asleep.
Better: It was late so everyone was asleep.
Sentence Variety
Poor: I walked to the store. I bought milk. I drank the milk.
Better: I went to the store to buy milk and drank it when I got home.
Sentence Emphasis
Poor: Jordan the Soonerthon chair said that Soonerthon would try and fundraise 100 thousand dollars on Jan. 25.
Better: Soonerthon will try and fundraise 100 thousand dollars on Jan. 25 said the Soonerthon chair.
