Class #1- 1/9/2010

Monday was your typical first day of class. Professor Jenkins discussed his expectations, requirements, rules, and more. After he discussed the syllabus he moved on to the subject of what do we think of when we hear the word "story".  When I hear the word "story" I think it is   something interesting, something informative, and something I need to know. We then went on to discuss how when writing for the media we are supposed to be trying to grab the attention of the audience. He used the phrase " What's in if for me?" which is the question people think before they pick up a story to read or listen to it. We do it everyday, I know I do.  Every story has a an underlying message or goal they want to express but whether or not you will read said story depends on how and what is written.