Chapter 6
Chapter 6 is based on news stories which directly is related to the first paper assignment we have received in class. There were many interesting and helpful pointers in the chapter. The section entitled Understanding News Stories was probably the most helpful to me. I have no previous experience in journalism, which makes me nervous about the news story assignment.
Another helpful source in Chapter 6 was Research Paths. This whole section helped me understand the process of writing a news story. Interviewing has never been my best element of the writing process. I feel as if I always think of better questions after the interview has already been conducted. Also, I sometimes feel as if I pick the wrong details to place into what I’m writing.
All in all writing this news story will be interesting. I hope my final product is much better than what I am expecting it to be.
February 17th, 2007 at 2:46 pm
Make sure you add a bit more detail in your next entry. *How* was “Understanding News Stories” helpful to you? 20 points.
Your next blog prompt:
The second paper you’ll be writing this semester is an editorial. This means that you need to not only figure out a topic that interests you and has an argumentative bent, but you also need to get informed on the topic. By next Tuesday, February 27th, write a blog entry that presents two “hot” topics that are going on in our school, in our community, or in the area. Present each topic and then give a 3-4 sentence description of the arguments behind it.
Note: You don’t necessarily have to write your editorial paper on one of these topics. Keep in mind that not only will I be reading these, but your classmates may be reading them as well.