Here is three questions for tomorrow’s reading:
How does the writer document hard times?
How and where does the writer bring money into his story?
Do you think the lead is effective? If so, why?
Be prepared to answer in class on 10/14.
Here is three questions for tomorrow’s reading:
How does the writer document hard times?
How and where does the writer bring money into his story?
Do you think the lead is effective? If so, why?
Be prepared to answer in class on 10/14.
Roz,
Reading Assignment: Ladders of Memory (NYT) link is on syllabus.
Pitch for your Small Business Story
Final Story: Profile
All multimedia is to be added to your story when you upload the final draft. If, however, you want to share it earlier, you certainly may do so.
RB
See NYT story, “Gap Between Manhattan’s Rich and Poor is Greatest in the U.S. Census Finds”:
NYT: September 18, 2014 New York Section
Here are the links I put on the board.
Dear Feature Writers, Thought I would give you a little advice on the contents of your neighborhood profile pitches, due on Tuesday (both in hard copy and uploaded to our class blog [password protected].
1. A short bio of the person to be profiled, age, background, career etc.
2. A description of the person’s relation to the neighborhood.
3. What you hope to ask them/find out from them ? A couple of your main questions. Try to be specific here.
4. Who else you would interview to ask questions about them?
RB
Dear Feature Writers:
For Tuesday, September 16th, your writing assignment is to upload your Neighborhood Faces Query (250 words) on our blog site (password protected). Category is: Profiles.
Also for Tuesday, please read two profiles:
Amanda Burden (link is on your syllabus) Bring hard copy to class. Also read Robert Shelton (Sugar Factory) given out on 9/11. Bring to class.
Select one of these two profiles and upload a critique of one of them, analyzing writing style, reporting sources, etc. Category: Profiles
RB
Here is a link to “Black Women Find a Growing Business Opportunity: Care for Their Hair,” by Vivian Yee in the September 8, 2014 NYT (NY Region Section).
When you upload your post on your choice of a neighborhood, please make sure that you check off the Neighborhood category.
All students will make in-class presentations tomorrow at our editorial meeting.
Prof. B.