Print Journalism:
Paul Grosswiler is interested in writing and looked to make a practical living as a journalist. He started by writing the police beat and obituaries for newspapers. He moved to Maine and worked for Bangor Daily News as a copy editor.
He now teaches at the University of Maine in Orono. His ultimate goal is to become a buckraker as an influential journalist in government and business. Influenced by Elijah Love Joy who taught him that truthful journalism can be dangerous but the courage is necessary for progress.
News is a social construct that both the public and journalist influence. Newspapers can sometimes be pressured by their audience and the advertiser. The newspaper gathers the audience for the advertiser by way of the news.
Grosswiler taught us that the lead is the most important part of the story. Also to focus on S.V.O, subject, verb and object. Active voice, deadlines and criteria are a driving force in print journalism.
