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Name & Nim :	Annisa Triyulianita W (2088203074)
Topic :	Using Photographs
Date :	Juni 18th, 2023
Source/Links :	Paper of group 3 “Group 3- Journalism 6A2” doc.
Learned vocabularies, pronunciation & part of speech, definition, and in context (e.g., in a sentence)	1. Distract = /dəˈstrak(t)/ Part of Speech: Verb Indonesian: Mengalihkan Definition: Prevent (someone) from giving full attention to something. Synonyms: Divert, Distrub, Deflect eg, "Anything more than a plain 1-point rule may distract the reader, causing him to think the photo is not a part of the package but that it stands alone." 2. Arousing = /əˈɹaʊzɪŋ/  Part of Speech: Verb Indonesian: Membangkitkan Definition: Evoke or awaken (a feeling, emotion, or response). Synonyms: Evoke, Induce, Trigger eg, "a given photo should evoke an atmosphere." 3. Diminish = /dɪˈmɪnɪʃ/ Part of Speech: Verb Indonesian: Mengurangi Definition: make something smaller, weaker, etc. Synonyms: Decline, Reduce,  eg,  "Can diminish the impact of a good photo." 4. Impact =  /ˈimˌpak(t)/ Part of Speech: Noun Indonesian: Dampak Definition: The action of one object coming forcibly into contact with another. Synonyms: Influence, Effect eg, “Good photos should be cropped for maximum impact and should have a dominant center of interest.” 5. Immediacy = (/ɪˈmiːdiəsi/) Part of Speech: Noun Indonesian: Kesegaran Definition: To create a quality in something that makes it seem as if it is happening now, imminently, and is important so that it requires immediate attention. Synonyms:  imminence eg,  "Bentuk waktu sekarang memberi kesan kesegeraan pada gambar."

Summary :

In journalism, Writing captions for photographs is crucial in journalism as it helps convey the story behind the image to readers. Captions should be concise, informative, and capture key elements of the photograph, including the who, what, when, where, why, and how. They should also include important names, locations, and dates to provide a complete understanding. Additionally, captions can include quotes from individuals, adding depth and human interest to the story.

Maintaining accuracy and avoiding assumptions is essential when writing captions. Verification of facts and proper identification of people and places are crucial, and captions should be objective and impartial, free from bias or personal opinions. Overall, captions play a vital role in helping readers understand and appreciate the visual elements of a news story.

Reflection :

After read the material about Using Photographs: Writing Captions i learned that journalistic images must be both aesthetically pleasing and able to convey a narrative. I was particularly interested in the section on writing effective captions, which provided practical tips and guidelines for creating engaging and informative captions. I learned that a good caption should be concise, accurate, and descriptive, and should provide additional information that is not immediately apparent from the photograph. 

I also learned that captions should be written in the present tense and should avoid using cliches or overly dramatic language. Overall, I found this material to be informative and useful, and I believe that it will be beneficial for me in my future studies and career. I now have a better understanding of the role that captions play in journalism, and I feel more confident in my ability to write effective captions that will enhance the storytelling process.