Brittany Aubert--Challenges

Although both journalistic and academic writing require some of the same skills, the styles are different.

One of my biggest challenges is remembering to attribute almost everything. Also, I sometimes assume things. In academic writing, you are supposed to draw conclusions and give your opinion. Journalistic writing is the opposite.

I sometimes forget not to use descriptive words. I do this to make it sound more interesting, but it puts my opinion in the story and makes it more personal and less news-like.

Transitioning from academic to journalistic writing is difficult, but I know it is important because that is what makes a good story.