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rwashburn:

Among the technology-based skills worth journalists’ consideration, wireframing merits a closer look.

Wireframes are rudimentary visual depictions of ideas. They can be created with specialized software or nothing more than a pen and the back of a napkin. Web pages, mobile app screens and information graphics are all suitable wireframe subjects.

Despite their visual nature, though, wireframes aren’t about design, at least not completely. They don’t typically convey information about color or typography. And they don’t specify how gradients, textures, shadows and other effects should be implemented.

1. Build rapport with your interpreter. Get to know your interpreter as well as you can in the time you have. Try to find out the person’s background and perspective and reveal some of yourself. You will be partners in the interviewing process and need to have the interpreter on your side.
2. Discuss the purpose of the interview.Make it clear what you are looking for from this interview, whether it be colorful quotes, background information, statistics or some combination of the three.
3. Make sure you speak the same language. Review any technical, slang or obscure words you are likely to use. It might be useful to have a bilingual dictionary or reference text, such as a medical dictionary, with you.

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writeyourworld:

I’ve worked in professional and school newspapers and magazines. Over time, I have been noticing important rules that are either forgotten or not adhered to. But then again there are some standards that I set for myself as well, so some of that is sprinkled in here too.

1. Reading is your…