A blog for the UCF Metro Reporting Class. It includes food reporting news and original stories from the journalists in the class.
Friday, August 31, 2012
Food & Social Media
Here is a Chicago Tribune story about food and the power of social media. How could you localize it to Orlando?
Thursday, August 30, 2012
Food prices story
Here is a link to a food prices story from the Seattle Times. It is close to what we talked about in class on Tuesday.
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Monday, August 27, 2012
AFJ & Ethics
Sunday, August 26, 2012
Food Journalism History
On Tuesday we will talk about the history of food journalism. Culinary history is a growing area. Above is a video about the history of TV dinners and here is the story.
The topic is about more than a quick-and-easy meal. It demonstrates changes in gender roles, technology and popular culture.
Saturday, August 25, 2012
History of the Food Pyramid
Here is an interesting history of the food pyramid from the Huff Post. Note the changes over time.
Friday, August 24, 2012
Will Write for Food Book
This is the book that I mentioned in class on Tuesday, Will Write for Food. If you decide to order a copy - be sure to get the most recent edition which includes food blogging.
Thursday, August 23, 2012
Delays in Food safety Regulation
Yesterday, Diane Rehm's program on NPR focused on delays in food safety regulation. Here is a link to the transcript. Just a warning that you may not find melons tasty for some time.
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
L.A. Weekly Looking for Food Writing Intern
The publication L.A. Weekly is looking for an intern for its food section. Here is the information. It has one of the best newspaper food blogs in the country.
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Sunday, August 19, 2012
2011/2012 Edition of the A.P. Stylebook
In 2011, the Associated Press has announced that the new stylebook includes a new section on food writing. According to the press release: "“With all the cooking shows, blogs and magazines focusing on food, as well as growing interest in organic and locally sourced foods, our new food section feels timely and on trend,” said Colleen Newvine, product manager of the AP Stylebook. “With this new addition to the AP Stylebook, The Associated Press is proud to bring clarity to the writing that describes and informs the new food movement.”
The 2012 edition includes new sections on fashion and social media.
Saturday, August 18, 2012
Welcome to Metro Reporting
Welcome to Metro Reporting!
Metro Reporting is a class with rotating
topics. This semester it is about food reporting and writing – one of my research
specialties. You will learn about several methods of reporting with food at the
center. You will apply the concepts of law and ethics that important for
all journalists – but especially for food journalists. You will also learn more about developing story ideas and improving your reporting.
Even if you do not plan
on covering food as a beat, you will learn skills and knowledge that will be helpful
in covering government, education, the environment, business and health. Because
journalism is a rapidly changing field, you will also be applying some multi-media
skills to your assignments through this class blog.
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