Journalism

Investigative or Two Editorials Assignments

• Word count ~800-1000 words
• Interviews – implementing at least TWO interviews.
• If you wish, you can do two editorials instead (each should use at least one interview, each with word counts ~400-500 words).
• Due date: THIS FRIDAY, March 3

Intro to Journalism

1. Read this student editorial: http://westbullseye.com/991/a-e/the-racism-in-the-academy/
2. On your blog, write a post titled with today’s date and respond to the following questions:
   1. What is the author’s thesis? (What is the author’s central argument?)
   2. What factual evidence does the author use to support her thesis?
   3. What solutions does she offer?
3. Begin brainstorming what topics you would want to do an editorial on. It can be ANYTHING – but it should be something for which you have legitimate passion. The best editorializing comes from topics that are both known and cared for by the author.
4. Your editorial:
   • Due: Tuesday, March 7
   • ~500-800 words
   • Interviewing is recommended, but not required
   • Use of factual evidence to support your opinions is a MUST