Journalism Perspective

Now I have a greater appreciation for every story that I read in newspapers or magazines, especially those published in the national media like The New York Times. This course definitely helped me realize that the job of a journalist is tough and a lot goes into reporting and doing it right. While I have really wanted to work for a magazine or a newspaper for a long time, I’m wondering if I’m really cut out for it after being in Media Writing. Because I’m such a frustrated perfectionist and take forever to write a story, I know it’d be a challenge to make those deadlines. And, although I feel a little more confident in writing for the media now, I also see lots of opportunities for improvement.