A Big Thanks

Feb 10, 2009

Professor Bond,

I just wanted to send a quick note of thanks. I took your news editing class a few years ago at IC. In my few years as a reporter, I can't tell you how many times I've put that knowledge to use. I remember being very hesitant going into the class, since it was often associated with those on the print track. Now, seeing how important correct writing, grammar, etc. is in the "real world" of news regardless of medium, I'm so thankful I took your class. It seems every day I'm put in a position where I have to think back to your lectures, whether it's remembering if "underway" is used as two words or one, or whether it's appropriate to use "more than" versus "over." Just thought you'd enjoy hearing from a former student about how beneficial that knowledge really is, even in broadcast news. I'm currently a reporter at the NBC in Raleigh, North Carolina. I always feel I have an advantage over my peers, since many of them didn't bother to take this type of class in college. Hope all is well in New York! Justin Moss

Justin Moss

Reporter

WNCN, NBC-17

Raleigh, NC