The Community Beat - The spark of high school journalism

I first got interested in journalism when I was randomly placed in a journalism course my senior year of high school. The class taught us...

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Resources for Journalists - My top 9 recommendations

In previous blog posts as well as on my main page, I’ve provided some resources that are helpful for journalists. Here, I’d like to...

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Breaking News Coverage - A journalist's first experience

I covered my very first breaking news story this semester. Two Patriot Front decals were found right outside of Framingham State...

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Hello! My name is Leighah Beausoleil and I am a student journalist with experience in writing, photography, and design.

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Media Bias

This website is a key tool in knowing whether a news source has a history of bias or any instances of false information.

All Sides

This website is a great way for readers to see "all sides" of biases within the realm of journalism. It breaks news stories down into what is being said in the center, right, and left of the political spectrums.

Otter.ai

Hands down the best tool out there for free transcription of recordings. Interviews can be recorded and uploaded or recorded directly through the app/website. Though the transcription is not perfect, it gives an easier basis for finding quotes in a recording. There is a limit to the amount of free transcription minutes each month, but I have never run out.

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