Abstract
This article is an essay exploring the unique pedagogical challenges of an approach to journalistic writing instruction which not only allows—but actually might even encourage—students to consider using a first-person narrator. While some of the pitfalls of the technique are discussed, the central argument is that the first-person voice, rather than being off-limits in the classroom, can be both appropriate and persuasive. Specific instructional examples are also provided.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 358-362 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Journalism and Mass Communication Educator |
Volume | 73 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Sep 2018 |
Keywords
- First person
- Long-form journalism
- Narrative
- Sallie tisdale
- Seymour hersch
- Writing instruction
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Communication
- Education