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Wednesday, June 22, 2005
Finally, my first byline. YouthINK bylines I'm proud of, but what matters is that as a reporter you get your first reporting byline, and here it is. nothing to hoot about, but still, it's a byline.------------------------------------------------ June 22, 2005ST Media Club cub reporters grill the pros By Goh Wen Zhong THE Straits Times Media Club camp is a glimpse into 'first-class kaypoh-ism'. That's how the daily's supervising editor (home), Ms Bertha Henson, yesterday described the craft of journalism, which students will explore over the three-day event organised by the newspaper. Montfort Secondary School's first-time participants in the fourth such camp, were flexing their 'kaypoh' muscles, asking probing questions of featured speakers. One question which left an impression on the speakers asked about reporters' feelings and how they managed to remain objective despite emotion, especially in situations of widespread grief. The Straits Times, which turns 160 next month, sees the camp as part of its plans to encourage youths to express themselves. Ms Henson explained: 'We hope to build up a corps of young people interested in our craft, and show them that students can play a role, even in a mainstream newspaper.' The president of Montfort Secondary's media club, Ignatius Nicholas, 16, found The Straits Times' teen magazine IN relevant for 'ideas on how to produce a publication and write articles targeted at teens'. For the camp's 110 participants, the sessions at SPH News Centre in Toa Payoh are a chance to gain an insight into the workings of the newspaper. Topics include tips on what makes a good reporter. The Straits Times' editorial staff who spoke yesterday also included correspondent Tanya Fong, photojournalist Ong Chin Kai and IN editor Serene Goh. Ms Goh said it is 'gratifying to hear from IN readers, who are a vocal bunch'. Mrs Mah Kwok Lee, 34, an English and mathematics teacher at CHIJ Secondary (Toa Payoh) who has attended all previous camps, noted that the event has 'improved significantly'. 'Now there is more interaction time with The Straits Times' staff, and their advice helps students become better student reporters,' she said. ---------------------------------------------- Now that it's done, i've also crossed another milestone. I've interviewed my first celebrity. For privacy's sake, let's call her F. I've got a mighty good impression of F. Firstly, she consented to an interview on tuesday, when i only contacted her and her manager on monday noon. secondly, she wasn't late for the interview at all, in fact, she was earlier than i was. thirdly, in journalistic terms, she's the perfect interview subject. Chatty, relevant, no airs and no attitude problems. I spent 1 hr 15 mins interviewing her for a 30 cms article, and i think to date that's my longest interview to date. i've got a great line and a great angle, so let's hope i can do F justice by writing a proper article. kelvin was inspired at 4:05 PM |
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