What The Banner Has Taught Me... (Final)

The Banner class has taught me much about journalism that, although I have taken a journalism class before, I had never known before. It helped me better understand how to write in a journalistic manner, since it is so different from writing a standard essay. Also, the class introduced me to the AP stylebook, which I had never heard of before. This book is full of the most correct and accurate way to write certain words, phrases and numbers to ensure quality when writing a newspaper.
Since I became involved with the photography staff on the Banner, I have become more aware of how important a photograph is to a newspaper story and what it contributes to it. I have learned how better to tell a story with a single or few photos and how it is vital that the reader understand what the article is talking about solely by looking at the photo.
Overall, this journalism class has taught me community. Multiple times throughout the semester, me and my peers would be reminded by Professor Pearson and the editors that they were there to help with writing the articles and give advice when needed. Along with them, my fellow peers would be willing to lend a hand anytime and assist another writer with their article. Community in the Banner is strong and it doesn’t go unappreciated.