Facts:
1.) Millennial generation are enthusiastic about the technological and communication advances of the past decade. (people-press.org, 2010)
2.) They are also highly accepting of societal changes such as the greater availability of green products and more racial and ethnic diversity. (people-press.org, 2010)
3.) What may be less expected is that, in many cases, they are not much different from the age groups that precede them. (people-press.org, 2010)
4.) Millennials still maintain traditional beliefs such as the existence of life and hell
5.) Fully one-in-four adults under age 30 (25%) are unaffiliated, describing their religion as "atheist," "agnostic" or "nothing in particular."
6.)In total, nearly one-in-five adults under age 30 (18%) say they were raised in a religion but are now unaffiliated with any particular faith. These stats pertain to any Christian denomination and Protestant beliefs.
7.) More than one-third of religiously affiliated Millennials (37%) say they are a "strong" member of their faith, the same as the 37% of Gen Xers who said this at a similar age and not significantly different than among Baby Boomers when they were young (31%).
8.) In the group's survey of 1,200 18- to 29-year-olds, 72% say they're "really more spiritual than religious. (usatoday.com,2010)
9.)They may be less religious, but they're not necessarily more secular" than the Generation Xers or Baby Boomers who preceded them, says Alan Cooperman, associate director of research. (usatoday.com,2010)
10.) Young people are defining their own spiritual paths, says Rebecca Phillips, vice president of social networking for Beliefnet.com. "Young people are not necessarily doing the same thing religion-wise that their parents did, and they're developing their own unique brands of spirituality," she says. (foxnews.com, 2010)
Potential interviews:
Luzviminda Torres - member of Gen X, devout Catholic follower. (phone, 408-449-5195)
Sister Maria Gorretti - nun, part of Most Holy Trinity Church (phone, 408-729-0101)
Nicole Cimmarusti - Millennial, grew up in a Catholic home but never quite identified herself with faith (phone, 626-353-8704)
Edward Przemielewski- part of Baby Boomers, Jewish and Catholic upbringing (phone, 408-807-3653)
Similar articles:
"Millennials Increasingly Find Their Religion Online" by Lauren Green
"Organized Religion Not Popular Among Millenials" by Sheralyn Hartwell (2010)
Outline:
Introduction:
- use personal anecdote. "I was raised in a Catholic upbringing. I knew my "Hail Marys" and "Our Fathers," went to church on Sundays and prayed with the Rosary. After all these years, I still couldn't identify myself a devout Catholic. I acknowledged its presence in my life, but chose not to practice it after my parents finally stopped bothering me about it. My mom tends to blame my generation, she says that we don't prioritize religion at all. Is she right?"
- define what religion actually means to a Millenial. Does it mean organized religion, faith in a higher being or just being spiritual?
- define what Millennials are, list some of their attitudes
Body:
- use research from the Pew Research Center proving that Millennials are not identifying themselves with a denomination
- point out differences of the Millennials versus older generations
ex. Fewer young adults belong to any particular faith than older people do today.
ex. Fully one-in-four members of the Millennial generation - so called because they were born after 1980 and began to come of age around the year 2000 - are unaffiliated with any particular faith.
ex. Less than half of adults under age 30 say that religion is very important in their lives (45%), compared with roughly six-in-ten adults 30 and older (54% among those ages 30-49, 59% among those ages 50-64 and 69% among those ages 65 and older).
- point out similarities of Millenials among older generations.
ex. Pew Research Center surveys show, for instance, that young adults' beliefs about life after death and the existence of heaven, hell and miracles closely resemble the beliefs of older people today.
ex. n their social and political views, young adults are clearly more accepting than older Americans of homosexuality, more inclined to see evolution as the best explanation of human life and less prone to see Hollywood as threatening their moral values.
- Millennials have more sources to seek religion and spirituality.
ex. "It does allow people to question, to check out a variety of sources when they have questions about what this religion believes ... or what this history is and so forth," says Dr. Brenda Brasher, author of "Give Me That Online Religion." "I would imagine that the best religious leaders see this as a sort of provocative challenge of how do they carry the word of truth that they feel and that enlivens them ... and that they think guides all of existence. How do they carry that word into this kind of generation?"
Conclusion:
-summarize research
-possible insight that religion is emphasized with age
Possible sidebars:
- infographic conducted about whether Millenials are more spiritual or more religious
- survey about how many Millenials identify themselves with a denomination
- where are Millennials going to for religion - church, family, online?
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Monday, April 4, 2011
Word of the Week #8
1. Ruritanian
2. Browsing through New York Times online archives
3. "The dancers are dressed in vaguely Ruritanian costumes, the men in military, the women in stiff tutus."
4. (adj.) of, relating to, or having the characteristics of an imaginary place of high romance
5. The wall was covered with love letters from famous authors, embodying a Ruritanian theme, that is forever quaint and romantic.
2. Browsing through New York Times online archives
3. "The dancers are dressed in vaguely Ruritanian costumes, the men in military, the women in stiff tutus."
4. (adj.) of, relating to, or having the characteristics of an imaginary place of high romance
5. The wall was covered with love letters from famous authors, embodying a Ruritanian theme, that is forever quaint and romantic.
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Copy editing the world, part 2
1. source: Access magazine, March 2011 edition, pg. 3
Filmmakers will unveiled more than 170 films during the festival, which ran from March 2 to 12.
Correction: The entire article changes tenses, but based on context, authors describes the event as a past occurrence. The word "will" should be taken off.
Filmmakers unveiled more than 170 films during the festival, which ran from March 2 to 12.
2. source: Access magazine, March 2011 edition, pg. 3
"Bold, creative, innovative ideas were the impetus of its founding," says Hussey.
Correction: "Bold, creative and innovative ideas were the impetus of its founding, " says Hussey.
3. source: Access magazine, March 2011 edition, pg. 3
He says the result of this is that the focus is of the festival is on the films themselves, not on tourism.
Correction: Hussey says the result of this is that the focus of the festival is on the films themselves, not on tourism.
4. source: Access magazine, March 2011 edition, pg. 4
He also ran with a punk rock gang, who name is still tattoed on his hand.
Correction: He also ran with a punk rock gang, whose name is still tattooed on his hand.
5. source: Access magazine, March 2011 edition, pg. 8
While some fans may know her as a former Oakland Radierette cheerleader, most recognize Johnson's MAD TV ghetto persona Bon Qui Qui or nosy Tammy the Vietnamese manicurist of 'Beautiful Nail'.
Correction: While some fans may know her as a former Oakland Raiderette cheerleader, most recognize Johnson's MAD TV ghetto persona Bon Qui Qui or nosy Tammy the Vietnamese manicurist of 'Beautiful Nail.'
6. source: Access magazine, March 2011 edition, pg. 8
Johnson's material stemmed from the diverse inspirations of her Mexican and Native Ameri-can heritage and living in the Bay Area.
Correction: Johnson's material stemmed from the diverse inspiration of her Mexican and Native American heritage and living in the Bay Area.
7. source: Access magazine, March 2011 edition, pg. 9
Whether it is two Olympians uniting in ethnic pride, an embellished stone wall representing the Japanese-American internment, or a face of photographed hands welcoming visitors to the airport, San Jose's distinct city culture is always waiting to be enjoyed and celebrated through free public art.
Correction: Whether it is two Olympians uniting in ethnic pride, an embellished stone wall representing the Japanese-American internment or a face of photographed hands welcoming visitors to the airport, San Jose's distinct city culture is always waiting to be enjoyed and celebrated through free public art.
8. source: Access magazine, March 2011 edition, pg. 11
But with hard work and determination going into late-night sessions, the crew has deepened relations with peoplewhohavesupported them since the start of their careers, and have developed new relationships with local businesses.
Correction: But with hard work and determination going in late-night sessions, the crew has deepened relations with people who have supported them since the start of their careers and have developed new relationships with local businesses.
9. source: Access magazine, March 2011, edition, pg. 3
Publishing three issues this spring, Access will spotlight arts subculture such as film, tunes, art and the performing arts.
Correction: Publishing three issues this spring, Access will spotlight arts' subculture such as film, tunes, art and the performing arts.
10. source: Access magazine, March 2011, edition pg. 3
Ticket sales, corporate support, grants and an indivduals donor program make up Cinequest's modest $2 million annual budget.
Correction: Ticket sales, corporate support, grants and an individual's donor program makes up Cinequest's modest $42 million annual budget.
Filmmakers will unveiled more than 170 films during the festival, which ran from March 2 to 12.
Correction: The entire article changes tenses, but based on context, authors describes the event as a past occurrence. The word "will" should be taken off.
Filmmakers unveiled more than 170 films during the festival, which ran from March 2 to 12.
2. source: Access magazine, March 2011 edition, pg. 3
"Bold, creative, innovative ideas were the impetus of its founding," says Hussey.
Correction: "Bold, creative and innovative ideas were the impetus of its founding, " says Hussey.
3. source: Access magazine, March 2011 edition, pg. 3
He says the result of this is that the focus is of the festival is on the films themselves, not on tourism.
Correction: Hussey says the result of this is that the focus of the festival is on the films themselves, not on tourism.
4. source: Access magazine, March 2011 edition, pg. 4
He also ran with a punk rock gang, who name is still tattoed on his hand.
Correction: He also ran with a punk rock gang, whose name is still tattooed on his hand.
5. source: Access magazine, March 2011 edition, pg. 8
While some fans may know her as a former Oakland Radierette cheerleader, most recognize Johnson's MAD TV ghetto persona Bon Qui Qui or nosy Tammy the Vietnamese manicurist of 'Beautiful Nail'.
Correction: While some fans may know her as a former Oakland Raiderette cheerleader, most recognize Johnson's MAD TV ghetto persona Bon Qui Qui or nosy Tammy the Vietnamese manicurist of 'Beautiful Nail.'
6. source: Access magazine, March 2011 edition, pg. 8
Johnson's material stemmed from the diverse inspirations of her Mexican and Native Ameri-can heritage and living in the Bay Area.
Correction: Johnson's material stemmed from the diverse inspiration of her Mexican and Native American heritage and living in the Bay Area.
7. source: Access magazine, March 2011 edition, pg. 9
Whether it is two Olympians uniting in ethnic pride, an embellished stone wall representing the Japanese-American internment, or a face of photographed hands welcoming visitors to the airport, San Jose's distinct city culture is always waiting to be enjoyed and celebrated through free public art.
Correction: Whether it is two Olympians uniting in ethnic pride, an embellished stone wall representing the Japanese-American internment or a face of photographed hands welcoming visitors to the airport, San Jose's distinct city culture is always waiting to be enjoyed and celebrated through free public art.
8. source: Access magazine, March 2011 edition, pg. 11
But with hard work and determination going into late-night sessions, the crew has deepened relations with peoplewhohavesupported them since the start of their careers, and have developed new relationships with local businesses.
Correction: But with hard work and determination going in late-night sessions, the crew has deepened relations with people who have supported them since the start of their careers and have developed new relationships with local businesses.
9. source: Access magazine, March 2011, edition, pg. 3
Publishing three issues this spring, Access will spotlight arts subculture such as film, tunes, art and the performing arts.
Correction: Publishing three issues this spring, Access will spotlight arts' subculture such as film, tunes, art and the performing arts.
10. source: Access magazine, March 2011, edition pg. 3
Ticket sales, corporate support, grants and an indivduals donor program make up Cinequest's modest $2 million annual budget.
Correction: Ticket sales, corporate support, grants and an individual's donor program makes up Cinequest's modest $42 million annual budget.
Monday, March 21, 2011
Feature topic ideas
Story idea #1:
I'd like to do a story on Wikileaks. Army Pfc. Bradley Manning has been recently imprisoned on suspicion of giving highly classified information to the website. I'd like to do an angle on how Wikileaks has impacted the relationship between the American people and the government.
Story idea #2:
The recent earthquakes in Japan have triggered a sense of fear in most Californians.The angle of the story would follow how safe are the structures here in California and are we truly prepared for such a natural disaster.
Story idea #3:
Everyone's entertained by Charlie Sheen. His ridiculous behavior has become a spectacle not only on national television, but has broaden to the likes of his own Twitter and now his own web show. It's sufficed to say we love a little "Charlie" crazy. I'd like to do an angle on how Hollywood and society has seemed to overlook Sheen's treatment of women because of his fame.
Story idea #4:
I'd like to write a story about religion. An interesting angle would be about how religion affects Millennials. I'd like to know how deep are the roots of religion in this generation compared to years previously. Are we more religious? Less religious? Or have our values changed over years to fit the time? I think it's an interesting take on Millennials and their religious values.
Story idea #5:
It was announced that the government will no longer fund National Public Radio (NPR). I'd like to do an angle of what would become of NPR as it no longer becomes part of the government and it's impact on society.
I'd like to do a story on Wikileaks. Army Pfc. Bradley Manning has been recently imprisoned on suspicion of giving highly classified information to the website. I'd like to do an angle on how Wikileaks has impacted the relationship between the American people and the government.
Story idea #2:
The recent earthquakes in Japan have triggered a sense of fear in most Californians.The angle of the story would follow how safe are the structures here in California and are we truly prepared for such a natural disaster.
Story idea #3:
Everyone's entertained by Charlie Sheen. His ridiculous behavior has become a spectacle not only on national television, but has broaden to the likes of his own Twitter and now his own web show. It's sufficed to say we love a little "Charlie" crazy. I'd like to do an angle on how Hollywood and society has seemed to overlook Sheen's treatment of women because of his fame.
Story idea #4:
I'd like to write a story about religion. An interesting angle would be about how religion affects Millennials. I'd like to know how deep are the roots of religion in this generation compared to years previously. Are we more religious? Less religious? Or have our values changed over years to fit the time? I think it's an interesting take on Millennials and their religious values.
Story idea #5:
It was announced that the government will no longer fund National Public Radio (NPR). I'd like to do an angle of what would become of NPR as it no longer becomes part of the government and it's impact on society.
Word of the Week #7
1. pejorative
2. History of American textbook
3. There was a pejorative way of how the issue was addressed.
4. (adj.) having a disparaging, derogatory, or belittling effect or force
5. She replied with with a pejorative tone, making the situation harder to deal with.
2. History of American textbook
3. There was a pejorative way of how the issue was addressed.
4. (adj.) having a disparaging, derogatory, or belittling effect or force
5. She replied with with a pejorative tone, making the situation harder to deal with.
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
NPR Radio Interview Analysis
NPR invited Jon Stewart to discuss the Daily Show and it's pivotal stand in the world of news.
The interview was held in New York City with an audience of a thousand.
The interviewer knew previously that Stewart had modified the format of his show, The Daily Show, to encompass more of a political view with satire, rather than just mocking the news.
The interviewer, Terry Gross, started the discussion with a clip from Stephen Colbert, former "correspondent" of the Daily Show and now host of his own news-related comedy, "The Colbert Report."
This opened her first question to Stewart, has the show made Stewart more politically attuned?
Stewart answered the question thoughtfully, answering that the show had not made him more passionate about politics but rather taught him to emotionally respond to government corruption.
As the interview continues, Stewart discusses his position in news media.
Gross finally states that the Daily Show is journalism.
Stewart responded, "We don't do anything but make the connections," he says. "We're just going off our own instinct of, 'What are the connections to this that make sense?' And this really is true: We don't fact-check [and] look at context because of any journalistic criteria that has to be met; we do that because jokes don't work when they're lies. We fact-check so when we tell a joke, it hits you at sort of a gut level — not because we have a journalistic integrity, [but because] hopefully we have a comedic integrity that we don't want to violate."
Stewart explains that his show takes the news, especially when it's sad, and sends it through a prism of humor.
Gross, tends to compliment Stewart's antics on the show and then asks Stewart's opinion on his antics.
Throughout Stewart's explanations, a dialogue finally emerges between Gross and Stewart and it starts to feel more of a conversation.
There was not a clear strategy from Gross.
Her line of questions derived from Stewart's explanation.
Steward handled each question with sincere honesty and humor, making the interview easy-going and personal.
We, as listeners, learn a different side of Stewart, aside from his usual critique of politics.
We get to look at Stewart as a family man and how he separates his professional life from his personal.
Gross's line of questioning came organically.
Gross's tone was causal but informative, making the interview less intense but more of a learning experience.
I think the tone of the interview matched who was being interviewed.
I think that is an important factor when conducting interviews, to know who you're interviewing and to assess how the interviewing environment should be.
Overall, the interview was entertaining and informative.
The interview was held in New York City with an audience of a thousand.
The interviewer knew previously that Stewart had modified the format of his show, The Daily Show, to encompass more of a political view with satire, rather than just mocking the news.
The interviewer, Terry Gross, started the discussion with a clip from Stephen Colbert, former "correspondent" of the Daily Show and now host of his own news-related comedy, "The Colbert Report."
This opened her first question to Stewart, has the show made Stewart more politically attuned?
Stewart answered the question thoughtfully, answering that the show had not made him more passionate about politics but rather taught him to emotionally respond to government corruption.
As the interview continues, Stewart discusses his position in news media.
Gross finally states that the Daily Show is journalism.
Stewart responded, "We don't do anything but make the connections," he says. "We're just going off our own instinct of, 'What are the connections to this that make sense?' And this really is true: We don't fact-check [and] look at context because of any journalistic criteria that has to be met; we do that because jokes don't work when they're lies. We fact-check so when we tell a joke, it hits you at sort of a gut level — not because we have a journalistic integrity, [but because] hopefully we have a comedic integrity that we don't want to violate."
Stewart explains that his show takes the news, especially when it's sad, and sends it through a prism of humor.
Gross, tends to compliment Stewart's antics on the show and then asks Stewart's opinion on his antics.
Throughout Stewart's explanations, a dialogue finally emerges between Gross and Stewart and it starts to feel more of a conversation.
There was not a clear strategy from Gross.
Her line of questions derived from Stewart's explanation.
Steward handled each question with sincere honesty and humor, making the interview easy-going and personal.
We, as listeners, learn a different side of Stewart, aside from his usual critique of politics.
We get to look at Stewart as a family man and how he separates his professional life from his personal.
Gross's line of questioning came organically.
Gross's tone was causal but informative, making the interview less intense but more of a learning experience.
I think the tone of the interview matched who was being interviewed.
I think that is an important factor when conducting interviews, to know who you're interviewing and to assess how the interviewing environment should be.
Overall, the interview was entertaining and informative.
Monday, March 14, 2011
IMHO
March 11 marked the release of Apple's second generation of iPads.
It was a spectacle within its own right, with a record number of 500,000 iPads sold in one day.
Not surprised at all, the new iPad has definitely improved from its predecessor.
The new iPad includes two cameras for HD live recording and FaceTime.
It's faster, thinner and lighter in design.
Almost all Apple retail stores were sold out as well as other retailers such as Best Buy, Target and Walmart, according to Fortune.com.
Now enters the argument of what would be the winner in this new and developed industry of tablets.
Was it an overall improvement from the first generation of iPads and were there other options available?
Fortune reports that 70% of buyers were new users of the iPad.
The iPad is blowing the competition out of the water.
There are no longer comparisons between Amazon's Kindle and the iPad and let's face it, the iPad offers a lot more to consumers than just reading books.
Also, knowing Apple, was it that much of a surprise that started to offer them in different cover colors?
I could see the cults of Apple users with sparkles in their eyes deciding what color they'd chose.
I don't see Kindle with as many features as the iPad.
It's now re-entering the industry now with new products such as Samsung's "Galaxy Tab" and Blackberry's "Playbook."
I think it's at this point, the "tablet industry" should just recognize that Apple's iPad is the tablet industry.
All these companies have created these applications specifically for the iPad.
Pretty certain that Rupert Murdoch didn't create the Daily News with Blackberry's "Playbook" in mind.
While yes, it's basically a larger version of the iPhone, the reality it is, Apple was the first to release a tablet of its kind.
It's the iPhone argument translated into the world of the tablets.
I didn't even realized tablets were becoming slowly integrated into the world as they are now.
The personal computer just continues to become smaller and smaller, as you can see with Samsung's "Tab."
Really Samsung?
You're going to make the "Tab" that small?
The "Tab" is 7 inches long, claiming to "fit in your pocket."
Yeah, that's called a cell phone nowadays.
It was a spectacle within its own right, with a record number of 500,000 iPads sold in one day.
Not surprised at all, the new iPad has definitely improved from its predecessor.
The new iPad includes two cameras for HD live recording and FaceTime.
It's faster, thinner and lighter in design.
Almost all Apple retail stores were sold out as well as other retailers such as Best Buy, Target and Walmart, according to Fortune.com.
Now enters the argument of what would be the winner in this new and developed industry of tablets.
Was it an overall improvement from the first generation of iPads and were there other options available?
Fortune reports that 70% of buyers were new users of the iPad.
The iPad is blowing the competition out of the water.
There are no longer comparisons between Amazon's Kindle and the iPad and let's face it, the iPad offers a lot more to consumers than just reading books.
Also, knowing Apple, was it that much of a surprise that started to offer them in different cover colors?
I could see the cults of Apple users with sparkles in their eyes deciding what color they'd chose.
I don't see Kindle with as many features as the iPad.
It's now re-entering the industry now with new products such as Samsung's "Galaxy Tab" and Blackberry's "Playbook."
I think it's at this point, the "tablet industry" should just recognize that Apple's iPad is the tablet industry.
All these companies have created these applications specifically for the iPad.
Pretty certain that Rupert Murdoch didn't create the Daily News with Blackberry's "Playbook" in mind.
While yes, it's basically a larger version of the iPhone, the reality it is, Apple was the first to release a tablet of its kind.
It's the iPhone argument translated into the world of the tablets.
I didn't even realized tablets were becoming slowly integrated into the world as they are now.
The personal computer just continues to become smaller and smaller, as you can see with Samsung's "Tab."
Really Samsung?
You're going to make the "Tab" that small?
The "Tab" is 7 inches long, claiming to "fit in your pocket."
Yeah, that's called a cell phone nowadays.
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