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Lesson 3, Learning Event 1Figure 3-121
Lesson 3, Learning Event 2SOURCES AND TOOLSNo matter what kind of news gathering system is used, the reportermust first find the background information and the facts of thecurrent event or person, before he can begin to write.The writer is not simply one who puts words on paper. A <strong>Journalist</strong>is NOT expected to know everything, but he must learn where to findthe information on most any topic. The reporter must therefore bean adept researcher.Among his primary sources of news the journalist should havepersonal contacts throughout the community. This does not meanpeople who secretly let him in on what's going on, but people whoknow him and understand what he's looking for --people who like totalk. These contacts can keep the <strong>Journalist</strong> informed abouttraining, people's hobbies, upcoming community events and theconcerns of the local parents' and teachers' organization, forexample.Through these contacts the reporter keeps track of the ebb and flowof community life and can advise the PAO of problems and successesin public affairs programs, and the concerns and interests ofcommunity members.A look at a typical unit organization chart will aid the aspiringjournalist in his search for contacts. Typical unit organizationcharts may appear as those in Figures 3-2, 3-3 and 3-4.The first thing a journalist should do when arriving at a newinstallation is to familiarize himself with the organization chartsof the post and of the units he is likely to cover. Theorganization chart lists essential positions within eachdirectorate, and the name, rank and phone number of people fillingthose positions. Organization charts are generally much faster touse than telephone boots.Telephones are essential to a journalist's writing. They are usedto obtain facts when face-to-face interviews are not required.Interviews are arranged by telephone (most journalists avoiddropping in on the people they need to interview). Telephoningsaves time when people aren't in their office to be interviewed,and it displays respect and courtesy towards the interviewee.22
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