Today’s class reflected a few interesting points that were impactful. When discussing quotes and interviews, it was beneficial to hear about breaking them down to be more “digestible” for the reader to rake in and understand. As writers, we may want to incorporate as much as we can for credibility, so integrating multiple perspectives and getting directly to the people most involved with our topics is vital for us as journalists. On the other hand, we also need to know when to cut out unnecessary particulars or overly explanatory details where we may lose the reader. 

Another constructive comment came from Nick during Zak’s discussion about including that reliability when examining Maine colleges. In his piece, he compares the parking situation to Massachusetts colleges, but if it is kept locally in Maine, it may be easier for readers to compare apples to apples. I liked this particular comment as it helps with the scope of our writing and how one must stay on topic as well as be aware of their audience. These comments are beneficial for the writers because once they are so involved in a piece, it becomes challenging to identify these particular flaws.