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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| holocaust memoirs | 11/10/2011 | Elliot Gluskin |
| Q: I realize that matters of history are not your area of expertise but in the list of Ask the Experts ... A: First, I must apologize for the lengthy delay in responding - you caught me at a very busy time ... | ||
| Research for Personal Project | 10/30/2011 | Elliot Gluskin |
| Q: I am sophomore in high school currently working on a personal project in which I intend to create a ... A: Good morning Justine, I must apologize for the delay in that our power was just returned from this ... | ||
| Being a newspaper editor | 9/17/2011 | Robert D`Angelo |
| Q: I need information on being a newspaper editor (for a small city's paper), what education should I ... A: It always helps (but is not mandatory) to have a degree in journalism. Certainly, a strong ... | ||
| Advice for an aspiring journalist | 6/5/2011 | Robert D`Angelo |
| Q: Mr. D'Angelo, I am a sophomore at a community college in southern California, where I am majoring ... A: You don't say what town in Southern California you live in. If you are in a small town and it has a ... | ||
| hard return | 5/18/2011 | Theresa Johnson |
| Q: I am submitting a magazine article and they are asking for hard returns. How do I use them in place ... A: Greetings Kim, This simply means to hit the "Enter" key on your keyboard between paragraphs INSTEAD ... | ||
| Mandatory Publications | 4/23/2011 | Theresa Johnson |
| Q: A friend has said that all newspapers have a mandatory, non paid obligation to publish Government ... A: Unfortunately, I am unable to answer this question fully due to the fact that there are so many ... | ||
| Mandatory Publications | 4/23/2011 | Theresa Johnson |
| Q: A friend has said that all newspapers have a mandatory, non paid obligation to publish Government ... A: Greetings Rocco, No, this is not true. Only certain publications that have been designated as ... | ||
| Ethics | 4/10/2011 | Robert D`Angelo |
| Q: What ethical decisions do photographers face, and are they different from those faced by newspaper ... A: The ethical decisions photographers face are no different than those faced by newspaper editors. It ... | ||
| problems in business | 3/28/2011 | Theresa Johnson |
| Q: yes, I would like to know how to conduct a interview with newspaper editor about her finacial ... A: Greetings Loretta, The very first step is to find out everything you can about the editor's career, ... | ||
| How to Get into Political Journalism | 2/6/2011 | Robert D`Angelo |
| Q: I'm a high school junior, and I am interested in covering politics and government. Given the ... A: I'd say that getting the experience at your local paper is definitely a plus. The more hands-on ... | ||
| Gensis | 11/8/2010 | Jay Magoo (a pseudonym) |
| Q: I would like begin by asking if this pseudonym is in reference to the 1966 film "Qui êtes vous, ... A: Mariana, First question first: in about 1992 when I started using the Internet for recreation as ... | ||
| Preparing for College - Journalism Degree | 11/5/2010 | Jay Magoo (a pseudonym) |
| Q: My daughter is getting ready to go to high school. The schools being considered offer Spanish, ... A: Julie, I am not an educator so my answer is strictly from my own experience, and probably won't ... | ||
| Help in High School Journalism | 8/18/2010 | Robert D`Angelo |
| Q: 1}Under what circumstances would a newspaper be forced to print a retraction of a story?And what ... A: If the story that appeared in the newspaper is wrong, or untrue, or if there is a spelling error, ... | ||
| Journalism | 8/12/2010 | Robert D`Angelo |
| Q: I am only 12, but I want to be a journalist when I grow up... I was wanting to ask how many credits ... A: You would need the amount of credits that your high school requires. I would work toward being ... | ||
| how do i know which field i belong | 6/29/2010 | Jay Magoo (a pseudonym) |
| Q: I'm a high school student and i want to pursue journalism as a career,but how do i know in what kind ... A: That's a difficult question to answer if I don't know anything about you. I suggest you go to your ... | ||
| Should we have a quota for online producers? | 5/27/2010 | Jay Magoo (a pseudonym) |
| Q: I'm an editor of a small online newspaper in Asia. Our team consists of 10 producers who produce ... A: That's a difficult question for me, but I'll try. In my 28 years in the newspaper business I never ... | ||
| My carreer. | 5/2/2010 | Jay Magoo (a pseudonym) |
| Q: I am a starter writer who would very much like to be a columnist (pardon spelling) or a journalist ... A: First of all, Sean, if you are applying for a job as a writer, you must convince those who you want ... | ||
| Credentials | 4/4/2010 | Jay Magoo (a pseudonym) |
| Q: I was wondering if in the field of journalism a credential is needed? If so, what kind? how do you ... A: This is a delicate area. Most newspapers issue a "press card" to their reporters and photographers ... | ||
| Types of Journalism Jobs | 3/14/2010 | Robert D`Angelo |
| Q: my name is Andrew and I have a slight interest in Journalism. I have been trying to learn the ... A: There are entertainment writers, but that number in newspapers has dwindled as the business has ... | ||
| news production | 3/5/2010 | Theresa Johnson |
| Q: what is interviewing and wat types are there in interviewing? please help me soon!! im running out ... A: Greetings Deepika, This article should answer your questions: ... | ||
| Journalism ethics | 2/28/2010 | Jay Magoo (a pseudonym) |
| Q: I am doing research for a media ethics class about Steven J. Hatfill, the scientist who was ... A: I am not totally familiar with this case, but a quick check of Google revealed that the Attorney ... | ||
| Journalism ethics | 2/28/2010 | Robert D`Angelo |
| Q: I am doing research for a media ethics class about Steven J. Hatfill, the scientist who was ... A: That is a great question. Unlike "suspect" and "material witness," "person of interest" has no ... | ||
| Style rules | 2/24/2010 | Robert D`Angelo |
| Q: When writing about different faculties in a university and about a professor who is part of a ... A: If it is a formal title, then yes, capitalize. But if you are saying he is a faculty member, then ... | ||
| Becoming a sports writer | 2/22/2010 | Theresa Johnson |
| Q: I am currently in year 11 in hight school, taking my GCSE exams in june. I am interested in ... A: Greetings Glenn, I would strongly suggest that you contact a reputable local newspaper or magazine ... | ||
| Writing Round-Ups | 2/15/2010 | Robert D`Angelo |
| Q: I currently write for a community newspaper, and I cover sports at a local high school. Most weeks, ... A: Oh yes, if you have an online site, think about giving more coverage to the other sports. Your ... | ||
| Writing Round-Ups | 2/15/2010 | Robert D`Angelo |
| Q: I currently write for a community newspaper, and I cover sports at a local high school. Most weeks, ... A: Try to find a balance. For sure, the football team will have a big game, so will the other teams ... | ||
| Writing Round-Ups | 2/15/2010 | Robert D`Angelo |
| Q: I currently write for a community newspaper, and I cover sports at a local high school. Most weeks, ... A: By nature (and a lot of times, because of time and space restraints), roundups are basically factual ... | ||
| Legal Sources | 2/8/2010 | Jay Magoo (a pseudonym) |
| Q: Where can one obtain source information on a local legal charge against a business? Cost? A: Charles, It depends what kind of a legal charge, and it depends who brought the charge. If the ... | ||
| Quoting other newspapers | 1/31/2010 | Robert D`Angelo |
| Q: Is it good journalism practice to quote an article by a major newspaper in another city or is it ... A: It is best to quote your own sources. However, it is not unusual to quote another newspaper from an ... | ||
| Quoting other newspapers | 1/31/2010 | Theresa Johnson |
| Q: Is it good journalism practice to quote an article by a major newspaper in another city or is it ... A: Greetings Charles, The absolutely best option is to always find an original source using your own ... | ||
| Quoting other newspapers | 1/31/2010 | Jay Magoo (a pseudonym) |
| Q: Is it good journalism practice to quote an article by a major newspaper in another city or is it ... A: Generally it's not done for several reasons. If the reporter for the other newspaper was able to get ... | ||
| Circulation Numbers of Newspapers and Magazines | 1/29/2010 | Theresa Johnson |
| Q: I would like to understand how one can get access to circulation numbers of newspapers and magazines ... A: Greetings Guhamba, Circulations numbers are usually public, especially for well known magazines and ... | ||
| Advice | 1/12/2010 | Jay Magoo (a pseudonym) |
| Q: my name is Ashlae and I'm an aspiring journalist. I want to do broadcast journalism. I want to be an ... A: I have only the perspective of an easterner. I grew up in Philadelphia, went to the University of ... | ||
| Advice | 1/12/2010 | Robert D`Angelo |
| Q: my name is Ashlae and I'm an aspiring journalist. I want to be an entertainment journalist who ... A: I am not sure where you live. I am not certain that going to college in New York or Los Angeles ... | ||
| Improving the way I write. | 1/1/2010 | Jay Magoo (a pseudonym) |
| Q: I am just wondering if you can provide me input. The last contract I held, managing directors and ... A: Jane, Better, a lot better. I would tweak it a little more, for example, rather than say "writing ... | ||
| column | 1/1/2010 | Robert D`Angelo |
| Q: I have approached several newspapers with the idea of providing a relationship advice column. I am ... A: The answer may lie more in the economic situation right now than with your qualifications. Many ... | ||
| column | 1/1/2010 | Jay Magoo (a pseudonym) |
| Q: I have approached several newspapers with the idea of providing a relationship advice column. I am ... A: David, I have never been in the position of hiring someone to do what you want to do, so to answer ... | ||
| Future of Sports Writing | 1/1/2010 | Jay Magoo (a pseudonym) |
| Q: My name is Chris Ricciardi. I'm a high school sophomore, and I'm looking to become a sportswriter as ... A: Chris, I keep hearing and reading that this or that kind of journalism is a dead career. I don't ... | ||
| Brand names in an article | 12/9/2009 | Robert D`Angelo |
| Q: I am writing an article in which I will be referring to several brand name products (viz: Crest). ... A: I don't think you necessarily have to put the (R) there, as long as it is apparent that you are ... | ||
| Using Blog to Become Sportswriter | 12/3/2009 | Robert D`Angelo |
| Q: I'm a sophomore in high school, and I'm hoping to become a sportswriter. I live in New England, and ... A: First off, check out this Web site, which is dedicated to everything Red Sox. It will certainly give ... | ||
Journalism (newspapers/magazines)
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Robert D`Angelo
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Expertise
I am a copy editor who has more than 20 years experience in editing newspaper and magazine articles. Much of my career has been spent editing sports copy, but I also am capable of editing non-sports and technical copy.I am an avid sports trivia fan, and a collector of baseball cards. Another hobby I enjoy is genealogy. I believe I have some experience in all three of those areas.
Experience
I have been a sports reporter and/or copy editor since 1979. Worked as both in Stuart, Fla., from 1980 to 1988, serving as assistant sports editor from 1984 to 1988. Have been a sports copy editor at The Tampa Tribune since 1988. I also have edited magazines in the areas of golf, auto racing, soccer, and information technology.
Received a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Florida in 1979.
Was a 12-time winner from 1982 through 1988 in Florida Sports Writers Association writing and design contests. I served as president of the Florida Sports Writers Association in 1989-90, and served as first vice president (1988-89) and second vice president (1987-88).
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