Emma Louise Blight - Negotiated Portfolio: You Blue It

Project Brief

Welcome to my blogbook for my Negotiated Portfolio; the final module of my Ba(Hons) Journalism degree.

Please make sure you head right back to the oldest posts in order to see all of my thought processes and research, or if you prefer, click the tags relevant to the articles within the portfolio which can be found to the right hand side of the blog.

Many Thanks,
Emma x

Project Brief

In this unit you will be required to produce an 8,000-word (or equivalent) portfolio of journalistic work that is targeted at existing publications and online media outlets, together with a log book or blog that documents your research and decision making process and a critique of your work.

Using the core journalistic skills already accrued on the course you will be expected to produce a number of pieces that demonstrate an appreciation of both audience and style. With the support of a tutor and through peer group work you will initiate ideas and develop a portfolio of marketable stories.

Your portfolio must include an appreciation of online journalism and include at least one item that is written/designed for the web. You may, if you choose to, submit a new magazine concept for part or all of this assignment.

Sunday, 15 May 2011

You Blue It

Chelsea’s loss at Old Trafford almost certainly decides the Premier League winners, with Manchester United now being only one point away from their 19^th title.

The game was set to determine whether the Blues could steal the title for a second year running or whether United could return the crown and bring home a record breaking number of titles.

The 2-1 defeat began when Javier Hernandez put his print on the game. The young Mexican striker wasted no time in blasting the ball into the back of the net after only 36 seconds of play. Hernandez has now scored 20 goals for his club in his debut season, being the first player to do so since Ruud van Nistelrooy ten years ago.

Chelsea vs Man Utd Research

Manchester Utd won 2-1
Goal Scorers
- Javier Hernandez (MU) - 36s
- Nemanja Vidic (MU) - 23m
- Frank Lampard (CH) - second half.

Utd now 1 point away from winning Premier League. This will be their 19th title.

Press quote from Chelsea Manager, Carlo Ancelotti:

“This game was important for us to fight for the title today but we didn’t do our best. Manchester United played better than us and they deserved to win. Also I think they deserved to win the title.”

“We lost the game in the first minute. We started so badly. Conceding the goal in the first minute, it was very difficult,”

Press Quote from Man Utd Manager, Sir Alex Ferguson:

“The players won’t muck it up. They’ll get the point. It’s fantastic to say we are the most successful team in the country regarding championships.”

News Piece Section

This section of my portfolio is to display my news writing skills. I have chosen to write 4 news pieces. 3 for national news and one for local.

The national news outlets I have been looking at include 'The Daily Mail', 'The Times', 'The Daily Express'. The local paper I have been looking at is Wiltshire's 'Gazette & Herald'. Their writing styles are relatively formal and to the point. I will be using the generic pyramid format to write all of these articles.

The focus will not so much be on the length of the article or the quantity of information as much as it was with features. Instead the focus is on including the important facts in the correct order.

I have chosen four articles to write. They are as follows:
1. Chelsea vs Manchester United - A win for Chelsea could bring them closer to holding onto their Premier League title. A win for Manchester United will all bar 1 point secure their 19th title.
2. Blue announced as UK Eurovision act
3. Eurovision Winner
4. Local Night club loses licence.