My experience and thoughts on how multimodal storytelling is shaping the world of journalism. — Technology as we know it seems to be developing at a rate which is faster than most can handle, fifteen years ago the world was still waiting for the launch of the first iPhone and social media apps like Instagram and TikTok were unheard of. …

Let me talk you through my experience and what I have learnt through the art of ‘Microblogging’ . — What is ‘Microblogging’? Have you ever posted a tweet of a motivational quote? Have you ever uploaded an Instagram post displaying a fun memory of you and your friends? Or perhaps you are a regular Facebook user who is eager to post the classic check-in status once you have gone…

In order to achieve an answer to this question it is vital to explore what it means to be considered as a ‘journalist’ as well as what a ‘Beauty Blogger’ is and does. — Let’s get started by taking a look at what it means to have and be a Beauty Blogger. Define: ‘Beauty Blogger’ According to the Cambridge Dictionary a ‘blogger’ is: ‘someone who writes a blog ( = a regular record of someone’s ideas, opinions, or experiences that is put on the…

Should we hold journalists accountable for instigating body shaming comments? — During one of my many daily Instagram scrolls I couldn’t help but notice the most recent trend that appears to be dominating Instagram stories at present. The idea behind this current craze is that individuals ask their following a question that reads show me a picture/video of when… to which…

Wanting to know one of the main legal challenges facing journalists today? Then carry-on reading! — According to the Human Rights Act of 1998 under Article 10 ‘everyone has the right to freedom of expression’ in the UK. Don’t let this this law fool you into thinking there are no limitations or boundaries to the content that can be featured in journalists’ articles, there are plenty…

With online journalism never being more required due to the current COVID-19 climate, could this potentially result in an indefinite end to print journalism? I’ll let you know my thoughts. — When Sir Tim Berners created the renowned World Wide Web in 1989 our world as we know it undoubtfully adapted to a great technological change. This worldwide phenomenon created the foundations for online journalism platforms to flourish. …

If you are in need of a few pointers that will be able to help you write like a pro, then the following post is for you. — Not only am I new to the blogging world, it is also foreign territory for me to be classified as a practising journalist. So, if you are like me and need some tips on how to construct a newsworthy story the following post is for you. 1. Fake News ……

Hello there, and welcome to my blog! — My name is Lucy Scotchmer, I am 21 years old and I am currently in my final year studying BA(Hons) English @ Bournemouth University. I was born and raised in Essex, which probably helps explain why you won’t catch me leaving the house without a layer of fake tan! A…