Final Exam Information

GOAL: Create a FEATURE article on your selected journalist. Be sure to include all elements from the requirements list below
Research and Report on a Famous Journalist


Choose one of the journalists from the list below. Be sure to include all elements from the requirements list below.

Journalists:
Christiane Amanpour

Nellie Bly (Elizabeth Cochrane Seaman)

Margaret Bourke-White

Carl Bernstein

Matthew Brady

David Brinkley

Walter Cronkite
Benjamin Franklin
Margaret Fuller

William Randolph Hearst
Elijah Lovejoy
Charles Kuralt

Edward R. Murrow

Ethel Payne

Ernie Pyle

Dan Rather
Jacob Riis
Ida Tarbell

Walter Winchell

Bob Woodward

John Peter Zenger

Ted Turner
Helen Thomas
Walter Cronkite
Ted Koppel
Dan Rather

Barbra Walters

Wolf Blizter

Gloria Borger

Katie Couric
CokieRoberts
Brit Hume
Jim Lehrer
Anderson Cooper
Diane Sawyer
Charlie Savage
Oprah Winfrey





Requirements:


1. Your  article should include the following in a well organized, well written report (in your own words):


• biography of his/her life


• how he/she became a journalist


• highlights of his/her career


• what he/she is known for, remembered for


• include any special pioneering aspects of his/her career


• views he/she held about journalism (and related fields, like photojournalism), politics, war, society, etc.


• other interesting details that make your report complete


• a photo or illustration of your reporter


• snippets of or samples of his/her work (photos, article excerpts, etc.)


• a works cited page: MLA format- use the indicated form below or Noodle Tools


Remember to cite your sources (you need a minimum of two sources)


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Instructions for writing your last article:
1. Inverted Pyramid style



2. Lead: You should focus on their contribution to the field of journalism


3. Second paragraph that explains the lead


4. One quote....it should be from you. You need to make a comment on the life of the selected journalist that will support your paper and your research.


5. Discuss how their life choices / background impacted their work


6. Organize details from their life


7. Conclusion
A. Use active voice


B. Use third person


(except in direct quotes)


C. Use transitions


D. NO contractions


E. Use proper format


F. Make sure to include ample detail. Be sure your reader understands your topic. Never assume.


E. Proof your paper



Paper format:
1. Your paper should include all of the requirements listed above.
Your article needs to be well-researched
Your article needs to be written in inverted pyramid style
Your article needs to be labeled:
ex: 1. Lead, 2. second paragraph that explains the lead, 3. Indicate any quotes, 4. Indicate most important detail...etc.
3. You must turn in a research notebook


4. Missing requirements will result in an entire grade deduction


5. 12 pt Times New Roman



All of the following items must be turned in in order to receive full credit::


1. Research


2. Research notebook
5. Article

Grading Rubric:  (TO BE POSTED)


FINAL EXAMS WILL BE ACCEPTED ON THE SCHEDULED FINAL EXAM DAY. YOU WILL BE ABLE TO FINALIZE YOUR PAPER DURING THIS TIME.
DATES: 
1. ALL RESEARCH IS DUE BY WEDNESDAY, 5.16
2. OUTLINE IS DUE THURSDAY, 5/17
3.FINAL EXAM IS DUE ON THE FINAL EXAM DATE
Academic Content Standards:

15.1.11A- Write with a distinctive focus.

1.5.11B- Write using well-developed content appropriate for the topic.

1.5.11C- Write with controlled organization

Students will finish their rough drafts
Students will turn in their final drafts



Wednesday, 5/9- Final Drafts Due
All final papers must be turned in to www.turnitin.com



1.5.11.B- Write using well-developed content appropriate for the topic
1.5.11.C- Write with controlled and/ or subtle organization
1.9.11.A: Use media and technology resources for research, information analysis, problem solving, and decision making in content learning. Identify complexities and inconsistencies in the information and the different perspectives found in each medium.
1.9.11.B: Evaluate how the techniques used in media modify traditional society.
1.2.11B - use and understand a variety of media and evaluate the quality of material produced