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A 10 Commandment Farewell
Posted Friday, March 19, at 10:55 AM
Today is my last day interning at the Le Mars Daily Sentinel.
I've been asked a few times what I've learned here.
Because I've from the Bible belt (aka: Sioux County), I'm taught every Sunday, Wednesday evening and the rest of the week to live by the 10 Commandments. So, I will leave you with an edited version I developed during my time working at the Sentinel.
1. Thou shalt respect other writers. Even if they are grammar Nazi's, in the end you'll learn a lot more about style and appreciate them for it.
2. Thou shalt not take the name of your editor (or publisher) in vain. Even if all your articles are covered in more blue ink than words on the paper, it means they care. They're just trying to help you be a better writer.
3. Thou shalt not kill fellow writers through critiquing their work. EVERYONE HAS OPINIONS but shouting them won't help. Even though opinions will clash, explaining your side calmly and, with a bit of humor, earns more respect and creates better relationships.
4. Thou shalt never investigate one thing: the smell in the press room refrigerator.
5. Thou shalt read a diversity of resources. Looking at other papers and reading other materials helps you discover new ways to write, new ways to think about topics and even new ideas to write about.
6. Thou shalt respond in a timely manner. A paper will always have deadlines so being on time, being organized and getting edits done early is the way to keep pace in the newsroom.
7. Thou shalt play nice. Rubber bands are never meant to hit the the person, only to scare them...but both happen occasionally.
8. Thou shalt remember that everyone can read your content. Make sure you double and triple check your facts. And make sure you separate opinion from fact.
9. Honor thy newsroom staff by bringing them food. They appreciate it and it makes for a happier newsroom. Nachos and salsa are the best.
10. Thou shalt be genuine. Be true to who you are and what you're passionate about. It will enhance your investigating and allow you to learn some pretty cool facts about a very interesting county.
Bonus commandment: Thou shalt not stop eating chocolate because you're not quitters!
Thanks for a great time. Keep up the great work Sentinel workers! And that's a wrap for me. Hasta luego!
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My name is Dori. Well, that's what everyone who has seen "Finding Nemo" likes to call me, but you can call me the new intern. I hail all the way from Sioux Center and I'm currently a senior at Northwestern College (yes, the one in Orange City), who's hoping to graduate this spring with a Journalism degree. I'm also attempting a minor in Spanish.
My thoughts jump quickly from place to place...maybe that's why I'm called Dori. You'll just have to keep up to find out.
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