Cheryl Jackson

 
Title
General Assignment Reporter - WRTV–6
Associate Faculty - IUPUI

Contact
E-mail: cojackso@iupui.edu
Telephone: (317) 278-5320
Fax: (317) 278-5321
Business URL: http://journalism.iupui.edu

Office Hours
Please email for an appointment.

Education

University	Degree	Year
Indiana University	BA in Journalism	1983
Indiana University	MA in Journalism	2004

Media Experience

Year	Organization	Responsibility
2007-Present	WRTV–6	General Assignment Reporter
2005-2007	WSBT–22/South Bend Tribune	Convergence Reporter, writing for both TV and Newspaper
2004-2005	WRTV–6	Freelance Reporter
2002-2004	The Republic Newspaper	General Assignment Reporter
1986-2003	The Republic Newspaper	In/Diversity Columnist in Columbus.

Teaching Experience
I taught English as a Second Language for about 10 years. I also taught diversity principals to several community groups for about 5 years and taught several journalism workshops.

Philosophy of teaching
Teach students to deliver facts with accurate news writing techniques. Give them an overview of Media and the Law and an overview of AP Style. Guide interested students in the study and practice of journalism.

To give students a passion for the written word and encourage them to search for their own writer's voice. To give students as many opportunities as possible to practice descriptive writing.

Give the students major projects that teach how to report. Examples: Profile, Feature Story, Covering Speech or Event.

Utilizing the classroom as if were a newsroom with stories being written on deadline. Give students opportunities to practice editing by using newspapers and editing other student work.

Recent Publications
Several News stories broadcast on CNN, Nancy Grace.

Professional Affiliations

• National Association of Black Journalists
  

Professional Development
Leadership Bartholomew County, Ruby Payne Diversity Training, Social Status of Black Men Training.

Personal Interests
I love reading, writing and rollerblading. I love to watch sports.