Blog Post Learning Logs Meeting 9

 

About me:

                   Hello friends, My name is Mewpov. I was born in Tangerang . I am a student of Muhammadiyah University of Tangerang and I majored in English Education. I'm in semester 6 right now. I live in Moch Toha street Pasar Baru Tangerang. I come from a small family of 4 members in one family. I have a sister and I am the youngest in the family. My hobby is listening to music cause I think my voice is very sweet. I listen to a lot of songs from western and kpop. I'm not fixated on genres, I listen to all genres of music. My daily life is a student of the faculty of education. Right now I'm also helping to teach a few children in my place. The reason that I create this blog is to share some learning logs in journalism courses. If you want to contact me you can visit my Instagram on @meyl*****.

My opinion of news writing and as a citizen journalist

                   As citizen journalists, we can learn to use websites such as blogs, podcasts as well as social media, and YouTube to disseminate information. Citizen journalism can use the platform to write news writing. Using platforms such as bloggers can help citizen journalism in writing news writing. Blogger can be used easily with various features in it such as there is a comment feature that makes it easier for readers to provide feedback to the author. Make it easier for citizen journalism to reach their news writing access to a larger readership. Create news writing by collecting credible, accurate, and objective information. News writing is based on facts without bias. For the information shown to be accountable, as a citizen journalism must conduct news gathering first before writing news writing. News gatherings can be done such as conducting interviews and background research. Write news that becomes informative and valuable to the readers. Make good use of existing platforms in the stage of improving writing skills.

 

My language learning logs

Student Pseudonym Name: mewpov (Meylia Putri Angesti)

Date: 01 December 2023

Session Material: Meeting 9

Number of the meeting tasks	Topic of the meeting	Sources	Vocabulary usage (New vocabulary words or phrases encounteres during the session material: The word, its definition, part of speech, and an example sentence)	Example taken from the text	Grammar
Meeting 9 Task	Features Story Aspects	Lecturer’s Note and Lecturer’s explanation	Delves: Menggali (verb-s)	Delves into a story’s more profound, more human aspects.	Active voice Present tense
			Evoke: Membangkitkan (verb)	A feature story should evoke emo1ons in the reader,	Active voice Present tense
			Niche: Ceruk (verb)	Exploration of subcultures or Niche topics:	Active voice Present tense
					Active voice Present tense
			Compelling: Menarik (adjective)	Writers can make their pieces more compelling.	Active voice Present tense

Reflection

                   This knowledge talks about features and story aspects. Because I do not yet know about this knowledge, I will now need to read more about this knowledge because it is a useful topic for me in studying news, features, and editorial courses. A feature story is a sort of journalistic or creative writing that goes beyond the simple facts of a news event and dives into the deeper, more personal components of the tale. By implementing this knowledge we can learn some key features and aspects that are commonly found in feature stories. For me, the most important aspect is where we can find out the aim is to craft a narrative that captivates readers while also providing them with a deeper comprehension of the subject matter. Having learned about this knowledge I now know that the style and content of feature pieces can vary greatly depending on the publication and readership. I have developed my knowledge of this material can be used as knowledge to improve my writing skills, especially in news features.

 

Summary

                   According to the lecture’s explanation and lecture note in their article titled “Features Story Aspects,”  it was stated that A feature story is a type of journalism that delves into the deeper human aspects of a story, focusing on the human element of the situation. Key features include human interest, character development, narrative structure, descriptive language, emotion and empathy, conflict and resolution, background and context, quotes and dialogue, themes and messages, unique angles, research and investment, visual elements, author's voice, engaging lead, and exploration of subcultures or niche topics. Feature stories aim to connect with readers on a personal level, providing background information, personal anecdotes, or interviews that reveal the character's personality and motivations. They also use descriptive language to create vivid imagery and engage the reader's senses. The story's background and context are essential for readers to understand the broader significance of the story. In the digital age, feature stories often incorporate multimedia elements to enhance the reader's experience. The key is to create a compelling narrative that captures readers and offers them a deeper understanding of the subject matter.