Look at the article posted below, which we looked at in class, and evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of presenting a story in this manner. Think, in particular, of its benefits and drawbacks in comparison to digital news stories that you scroll down to read and printed news stories. How does the subject influence the effectiveness of this format? Can you think of any stories for the Pebble that would benefit from this format?
Arming School Teachers, The Washington Post
Tuesday, September 18, 2018
Wednesday, September 12, 2018
Assignment for Friday, Sept. 14
Specify the topic for your first piece, then develop your interview list, and refine your questions for your interviews. Email this to me by the start of Friday's class with the subject line "Pebble homework."
Also, read this article on writing effectively for a deadline.
Also, read this article on writing effectively for a deadline.
Wednesday, September 5, 2018
Assignment for Friday, Sept. 7
First, think about what you want to contribute to the Pebble. Is there a specific "beat" you want to cover for the Pebble—arts? sports? school news? student news? something else? Or is there a particular area of the magazine you want to work on—layout? social media and internet presence? copy editing? something else?
Then, write down some specific ideas about how we can make the Pebble relevant, significant, and urgent for its audience. Be sure to explain how your ideas are significant for the audience. For example, you could write something like, " The Pebble should . . . because its audience is interested in . . ."
Then, write down some specific ideas about how we can make the Pebble relevant, significant, and urgent for its audience. Be sure to explain how your ideas are significant for the audience. For example, you could write something like, " The Pebble should . . . because its audience is interested in . . ."
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