Our meeting at The Reporter was an eye opening experience. I heard stories ranging from elementary school Model UN competitions to a desperate need for bicycle racks on campus, I believe they succeeded in enlightening others to stories on campus and in the Dade County community. Though our time with Mr. Barco was brief he let us into a world of insight. The first lesson I took away was the hard and fast rule of “gather your sources” an article is only as respectable as the professionals and relevant sources you use to gather information from. I found this piece of advice to be the most pertinent because it was the most relevant to my article. Though it was praised for its idea, I analyzed the story of one person versus seeking out the unique stories and situations of several others, even though my article was based on a general phenomenon then happens throughout the country. The level of knowledge and background information collected not only adds content but makes the story more rounded and interesting. Going forward with my story I will make sure to round out the information and make sure I represent other situations and backgrounds as opposed to only one. He also counseled us on working with the resources we have to create dynamic stories with information we can actually acquire. Finally, learning that our stories can only improve the more we write and practice our skills was inspiring. In the highly competitive world of journalism, I find the industry daunting and overwhelming at certain points, but knowing that talent and skill can be nurtured with time is the best motivation and guidance we received.
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