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: TODAY, March 6

Intro to Journalism

1. As practice for your editorial (and just because it happens to be interesting), read this editorial: https://www.nytimes.com/2016/02/14/opinion/narcissism-is-increasing-so-youre-not-so-special.html
2. Note the combination of fact – hard evidence – and the presence author’s own voice.
3. Your editorial:
   • Due: Wednesday, March 8
   • ~500-800 words
   • Interviewing is recommended, but not required
   • Use of factual evidence to support your opinions is a MUST