Digital Reporting
Getting the Most Bang for Your Tweet
Tweeting in 140 characters is a challenge but truly capturing your audience’s attention with a tweet in under 11 characters can be even tougher.
A user decides if he or she is going to continue reading after those 11 characters.
“Select, don’t compress,” said Valerie Hyman, president of News and Management Training, who led the “Write This Workshop” session at EIJ13 on Monday afternoon.
After reading the first sentence, 40 percent of readers are gone, Hyman said.
She suggested packing your tweets with content-rich words and active subjects to spark reader interest.
She also recommended avoiding adjectives and omitting needless words.
Hyman’s final tip was to make sure your tweet or status update has an actor, an action and a subject of the action.
Follow: Valerie Hyman @valerie_hyman
Article Link: http://www.eijnews.org/2013/08/26/getting-the-most-bang-for-your-tweet/
A user decides if he or she is going to continue reading after those 11 characters.
“Select, don’t compress,” said Valerie Hyman, president of News and Management Training, who led the “Write This Workshop” session at EIJ13 on Monday afternoon.
After reading the first sentence, 40 percent of readers are gone, Hyman said.
She suggested packing your tweets with content-rich words and active subjects to spark reader interest.
She also recommended avoiding adjectives and omitting needless words.
Hyman’s final tip was to make sure your tweet or status update has an actor, an action and a subject of the action.
Follow: Valerie Hyman @valerie_hyman
Article Link: http://www.eijnews.org/2013/08/26/getting-the-most-bang-for-your-tweet/
SJSU's Fall Term Begins with Plenty of Activity and Opportunity
Over the past few months San José State University has been preparing for a new academic year that started this week with Fall Welcome Days 2010. The university is providing students with an assortment of fun activities, workshops and information over the next two weeks that will help students dial into campus life and make the most of the 2010-11 academic year.
Some of the class of 2014 got their first taste of college life when they moved into freshmen dorms on campus over the weekend, then headed out to Target Night on Monday to stock up on supplies. The exclusive, one-time event, held at Target on Coleman Avenue in San Jose, gave Spartans the chance to spend time with new classmates while shopping and winning prizes during extended hours.
Activities centered around SJSU’s annual convocation on Tower lawn Tuesday, where Associated Students President Tomasz Kolodziejak delivered an inspirational speech.
“My home town is Warsaw, Poland. I have travelled about seven thousand miles to study at this University,” Kolodziejak said. “I came here to be part of the tradition of excellence in academia that SJSU has offered for over a century.”
“I want to emphasize that your success is a top priority for the university and A.S. We want to help you on your path to greatness during your college years,” said Kolodziejak.
Student clubs and organizations also turned out to give performances and provide information on how students can get involved on campus in the upcoming year. Later that afternoon, Interim President Don Kassing discussed how imagination could be a key ingredient in moving the university into the future during the annual fall address.
“We need to bring our best ideas to life and re-imagine the university,” Kassing said. “We can fulfill our greatest ambitions if we think creatively and work collaboratively.” With this year’s 3,000 freshmen, innovative events and retooled resources, Kassing said SJSU is certainly making new strides as a thriving and evolving urban university.
The most recent and visible sign of progress is the start of the Student Union renovation, which will include the addition of state-of-the-art facilities, earthquake retrofitting of the current structure, and a new structure that will stretch from El Paseo de Cesar Chavez to the Ninth Street Plaza. The 240,000-square-foot, $64 million structure will contain a food court, bookstore, ballroom, Associated Students offices, theater, amphitheater, and resources for student clubs. Other changes to look for this year include the relocation of the Career Center, new eateries like Just Below and the University Grille, as well as 50 new courses for the fall.
Fall Days 2010 will continue this week through Sept. 9, with plenty of opportunities to meet new people, learn about what SJSU has to offer, and find out why it’s great to be a Spartan. Here’s a look at some upcoming events:
Article Link: http://blogs.sjsu.edu/today/2010/sjsu%E2%80%99s-fall-term-begins-with-plenty-of-activity-and-opportunity/
Some of the class of 2014 got their first taste of college life when they moved into freshmen dorms on campus over the weekend, then headed out to Target Night on Monday to stock up on supplies. The exclusive, one-time event, held at Target on Coleman Avenue in San Jose, gave Spartans the chance to spend time with new classmates while shopping and winning prizes during extended hours.
Activities centered around SJSU’s annual convocation on Tower lawn Tuesday, where Associated Students President Tomasz Kolodziejak delivered an inspirational speech.
“My home town is Warsaw, Poland. I have travelled about seven thousand miles to study at this University,” Kolodziejak said. “I came here to be part of the tradition of excellence in academia that SJSU has offered for over a century.”
“I want to emphasize that your success is a top priority for the university and A.S. We want to help you on your path to greatness during your college years,” said Kolodziejak.
Student clubs and organizations also turned out to give performances and provide information on how students can get involved on campus in the upcoming year. Later that afternoon, Interim President Don Kassing discussed how imagination could be a key ingredient in moving the university into the future during the annual fall address.
“We need to bring our best ideas to life and re-imagine the university,” Kassing said. “We can fulfill our greatest ambitions if we think creatively and work collaboratively.” With this year’s 3,000 freshmen, innovative events and retooled resources, Kassing said SJSU is certainly making new strides as a thriving and evolving urban university.
The most recent and visible sign of progress is the start of the Student Union renovation, which will include the addition of state-of-the-art facilities, earthquake retrofitting of the current structure, and a new structure that will stretch from El Paseo de Cesar Chavez to the Ninth Street Plaza. The 240,000-square-foot, $64 million structure will contain a food court, bookstore, ballroom, Associated Students offices, theater, amphitheater, and resources for student clubs. Other changes to look for this year include the relocation of the Career Center, new eateries like Just Below and the University Grille, as well as 50 new courses for the fall.
Fall Days 2010 will continue this week through Sept. 9, with plenty of opportunities to meet new people, learn about what SJSU has to offer, and find out why it’s great to be a Spartan. Here’s a look at some upcoming events:
- Student Success Series and Alumni Association Ice Cream Social, Thursday, Aug. 26
- Transfer Student Breakfast Reception, Monday Aug. 30
- Student Organization Faire, Wednesday, Sept. 1,
- Downtown Scavenger Hunt, Friday, Sept. 3
- The Four Secrets to College Life, Thursday, Sept. 7
- Spartan Squad Kickoff, Thursday, Sept. 9
Article Link: http://blogs.sjsu.edu/today/2010/sjsu%E2%80%99s-fall-term-begins-with-plenty-of-activity-and-opportunity/
CSU Super Sunday: Kassing Supports Investing in Young People
SJSU Interim President Don W. Kassing visited Maranatha Christian Center Feb. 13 for CSU Super Sunday, an outreach program seeking to connect the CSU with African American churches to open a dialogue about what it takes to get into college. Kassing was welcomed with open arms, and enjoyed a lively and energetic service. He also spoke to the congregation about the importance of investing in our youth.
“Our offer is to create opportunities for young people to go to college to work their way out of the recession, as it is going require education, and in this region, innovation,” Kassing said. “We want these young people to have a chance.”
Kassing also attended Emmanuel Baptist Church, while Vice President for Student Affairs Jason Laker visited Bible Way Christian Center. After the services, SJSU outreach staff members spoke one-on-one with church goers to answer questions and distribute materials.
Article Link: http://blogs.sjsu.edu/today/2011/csu-super-sunday-kassing-supports-investing-in-young-people/
“Our offer is to create opportunities for young people to go to college to work their way out of the recession, as it is going require education, and in this region, innovation,” Kassing said. “We want these young people to have a chance.”
Kassing also attended Emmanuel Baptist Church, while Vice President for Student Affairs Jason Laker visited Bible Way Christian Center. After the services, SJSU outreach staff members spoke one-on-one with church goers to answer questions and distribute materials.
Article Link: http://blogs.sjsu.edu/today/2011/csu-super-sunday-kassing-supports-investing-in-young-people/
