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The first day of class I thought it was going to be an interesting class mainly because both teachers seem to have very lively personalities. The class seemed easy enough. While I knew it would involve a lot of writing I had always been considered to be a good writer. What I didn't realize was that in journalism my skills were unsatisfactory. With the first couple of papers I couldn't quite understand what i was doing wrong, but now that I have completed the class I understand that my writing skills were good for a typically paper you may have to write in any given class. However, news writing is very different. In every aspect of news writing the audience must be considered. The audience must always be intrigued by the story regardless of the media outlet being used.  

Another, difficult aspect to that must always be considered is the use of AP style. While it may be most common to write something in one way. In news writing, it is considered improper. This very important to consider because while these simple grammar mistakes may go by unnoticed by the average reader and editor, who you may look to for future employment, will notice them and it may cost you an opportunity of a lifetime. 

However, one of the most important characteristics that I learned about news writing was that it doesn't have to be dry of boring. There are many different audiences news writers can target allowing for a wide variety story options. It is important to have fun with your story or the audience will be able to notice that you didn't enjoy or have an interest in your own story.