Sept. 20 class outline

In an effort to save paper, here is the blog version of the sheet I usually hand out in class ...

Sports Reporting Class: September 20, 2011

Quote for the Day:

“Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth.” – Muhammad Ali

Attendance: Reminder of attendance policy.

Assignments:

Due tonight: Article critique #2

Due next week: Your first live-event coverage article

Coverage schedule: Any updates to coverage schedule?

Discussion topics for tonight:

Folders: How we will keep track of your work …

What is the deal with “verse?” We will discuss …

What makes a good lead? Let’s go to the blog …
--First numbers should be the final score. Don’t confuse me!
--Be creative. Be anecdotal. But get the news in there!
--Don’t write an AP lead. Huh? What does he mean!

AP Style Workshop #1: Proper use of quotations in stories. Let’s go to the blog …