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An Introduction to Feature Writing Articles that linchpin on the area of events, people, places, and subject matters such as lifestyle, career, and health, are stories that belong to the feature writing category. Feature stories are lengthy compared to news stories as they cover issues intricately with more depth and more narrative and they belong to the category of soft news. The writer holds power in liberty as the presentation of ideas, and the entirety of the article…
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Philippine Mythology Myths are products and a connection of culture, tradition and beliefs that belong to a group of people reflecting identity and ethnic background. It has existed with the use of oral tradition in the ancient times and has now been developed into written/printed form. The word “myth” originated from the Greek word “mythos” which translates to words or tales of belief that do not contain factual evidences. Philippine mythology is consisted of superstitious…
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Journalism Ethics The word “Ethics” is derived from the Greek word “*Ethikos*” which is also derived from the word “*Ethos*” meaning custom or character. Ethics is referred as the science of morals and is defined as “moral philosophy” or the code of morals that pertains to the practices, behaviors and decisions of a person or a group of people. It is the principle that we use in order to identify the good from the bad and it serves as the influence that drives us in making…
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Even in the Afterlife The greeting that punched Elizabeth in her gut wasn’t “Hi, long time no see! How have you been?” It was Leo’s expressionless face and pale lips that mumbled “Did I hurt you?” right when the clock hit twelve and the fireworks were set off to the sky to welcome the New Year. Dumbfounded, Elizabeth realized she was holding her breath when she felt her chest tighten. She drew out a sigh – she didn’t know whether it was a sigh of relief or of pain. She…
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News Lead In journalism, the ****lead**** is the foundation, beginning, and the most important part in news and news writing – all of the most essential information are conveyed and structured in a single word, sentence, or paragraph by which the ideas, content, and flow of the news story are found within the lead. In constructing a good lead, the journalist must be able to meet objectives such as providing all fundamental information in a concise and clear manner and making…
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The Relationship of Language and Literature Language is dynamic – it is not only a field of expression and a means of communication for humans, it is also used to portray identity. Through language, humans are able to understand and create meanings out of words and even make sense of the significance of actions (such as sign language). Although a person’s use of language (choice of words) depicts their personality, it also reflects culture, heritage, and history. Oral lore…
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Objective Criticism The theory that eliminates the relationship of literature from the author’s cultural, historical, and personal context comes in different names: formalism, objectivism, and new criticism. These theories are the same, they view every word in the text as autonomous, and they linchpin on the interpretation, and analysis of the literary piece through the evaluation of elements present/used within the text such as grammar, syntax, literary devices, rhyme, and…
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The Reader-Response Theory The reader-response theory focuses on the reader’s understanding, interpretation, and experience relating to the literary text’s impact and entirety. Significance of the reader’s personal experiences is addressed as parallel to that of the author as both are humans and experiences are universal - with society, influences such as culture and environment play a role in this factor and everything else in between. **An Affective Reading of “To Helen”…
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What You Need to Know About Fiction ****Fiction**** comes from the Latin word “fictum” which means “created”. It is a branch of literature that is solely based on imagination which contains characters, events, settings, plot, themes, and style that are not based on facts but are only products of the writer’s creativity and imagination. The story can also be influenced by culture, tradition, and belief but its perspective relies on the artistic prowess of the writer and how…
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Literary Theory ****Literary Theory**** is a systematic study that uses methods, techniques and principles in understanding the nature of literature. The ideas and interpretations gathered and produced in this theory act as lenses that critics use in order to see the different aspects and various viewpoints that need to be focused on which will lead to understanding the importance and message of the literary piece. It influences literary criticism in a philosophical way by…
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Literary Criticism ****Criticism**** is equivalent to giving judgments. It’s not intended as a personal attack but rather, a comment about faults and merits. Although it may create a negative impact, it is important to be able to take criticism well because it helps in learning from faults and mistakes. Take for example the judgments of our elders, parents, friends, and mentors. Those judgments mold and help us grow and learn from our shortcomings and provide a sense of…
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Poetry Poems are identified as forms of literature and they are most known for having a structure that contains rhyming words, patterns and rhythm. This form of literary piece is a product of a writer’s own imagination, expression of feelings and an extension of thoughts grasped to make worldly sense where literary devices are used and a touch of aesthetic appeal is added to give more emphasis. It also uses a different literary technique compared to prose and other literary…
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My Escape From Art Block I have been making art for as long as I can remember. Sketching using graphite and charcoal, and painting with acrylics are my mediums - all of which require patience, constant practice, and motivation. Making art isn't easy, especially when artists encounter problems with demotivation and a lack of confidence. Personally, I've encountered struggles with proportions, blending, choosing color palettes, forms, and structure, but the biggest problem of…
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An Introduction to Journalism The word “journalism” is taken from the French word “journal” (daily list or report of activities) which comes from the Latin word “diurnal” which translates to “daily” meaning it is therefore defined as a communication of day to day information. Journalism is the activity or discipline of writing factual information in order to give awareness to people about events, issues, and celebrations that have happened, are happening, or will happen in…
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An Introduction on News News has long existed before it was branded its specific name. Our ancestors disseminated new and oncoming information through oral tradition and over the years, it was developed into writing/print media. “New” was the original English name, however, it was later on developed to its plural form “news” which is what we call it today. It also stands for (or maybe an acronym for) Notable Events, Weather, and Sports but I prefer it as a branch or an…
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Elements of Poetry Poetry is a type of literature where words are intertwined in the play of sounds, rhythm, imagery, and emotion which humans use as an instrument to express thoughts and feelings and even used to explore imaginations. It has elements that serve as building blocks in the text and without these elements, it cannot be a literary piece. ****Poetic Line**** is defined as a unit of words by which the poem is divided. These lines are structured according to…
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The Essence of Growth in Life The initial thought that comes to mind with the word "Growth" may be with regard or in relation to height, weight, or even hair length, however, its term in this article is used to linchpin the stage or gradual process in life. The body grows and the brain process also grows. However, there are factors beyond food consumption, sleep, and health-care that affect this development. Growth alone has unlimited factors that lead to it. Unlike growth…
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Roses and Thorns This is an excerpt from a story I wrote in 2018. Due to boredom, I decided to rewrite and publish it here. Jake was laying on his bed with nothing but random thoughts of Stella lulling him into a sea of daydreams. He instantly remembered the girl's passion for art and her desperate yet impossible desire of having tattoos. As much as her heart desired the thought, her heart condition said otherwise. Stella was diagnosed with congenital heart disease and was…
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An Introduction to Headlines Names and titles give identities – it reflects people, objects, animals, and organizations. They provide an understanding to others regarding their entirety and purpose, and the same is applied in journalism, specifically in the newspaper, these names and titles are found within the front pages and inner contents. In newspaper articles, these names and titles are referred to as “headlines” or heading - they frame the information that is to…
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The Process Behind News Publication Articles in newspapers and magazines undergo processes before submission and publication conducted by editors with expertise who are responsible for ensuring grammar, organization, and checking the contents of the article (mechanics of writing). What is read and presented in newspapers, novels, and texts reflects the processes thoroughly ensured to heed the standards of publication and ensure completeness. Those responsible for the…
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Efficiency in Journalism Writing It is the role of the journalists, writers, and reporters to ensure the text or article is fair and accurate. Before the draft is handed to an editor for publication, the writer must make sure that everything that has been stated and included in the text is a product of accuracy and that everything has been explained concretely – it must be free from bias and must be verified information. The writer is also responsible for editing his or her…
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The Layout Magazines, novels, and newspapers have one predominant commonality – what attracts the eyes is sold faster. The proverb “do not judge a book by its cover” is not applicable in the context of journalism, as the exterior is as vital as the interior. Designs and organization, illustration, and fonts and sizes attract the readers, thus, a lousy element of the aforementioned factors will only hinder a newspaper’s success and may even fail to pursue its purpose – to…