Presentation
Research and Report on a Famous Journalist/ Someone (Contributors) who is influential in the field of media
(Print media, Film, Television...Any influential person in the field of media/ Communications)
Dates to Remember:
1/2-1/8 - Research
**See directions below
1/4-1/11- Work on PowerPoints and Research papers
1/14 and 1/15- Presentations
Choose one of the journalists from the list below and create a PowerPoint presentation on his/her life. Be sure to include all elements from the requirements list below.
Journalists: (I am giving you a list of journalists to start. You may use other influential figures like Stan Lee, J. K. Rowling, Steven Spielberg, Ron Howard, Etc)
Some Examples:
1). Walter Cronkite -- American -- Former CBS anchorman, but before that he covered WW-2 and the Nuremberg Trials.
2). Wilfred Burchett -- Australian-- Covered WW-2 in the Pacific, first journalist into Hiroshima and did story on A-Bomb. Covered Socialist countries for British newspapers. Accused of being a Communist because of the slant in his reports.
3). Peter Arnett -- New Zealand born and now an American -- worked for AP in Vietnam and around the world then for CNN. Covered both Iraq Wars.
4). David Halbertam -- American -- Covered Vietnam.
5). Neil Sheehan -- American -- Covered Vietnam for either AP or UPI.
6). Chestor Wilmot -- Australian -- Covered WW-2 in the Middle East, Europe and New Guinea.
Filmmakers and photographers --
1) - Frank Capa -- Famous photo was the Spanish Republican soldier as he was shot.
2) - George Silk -- Australian -- Famous photo was a "Fuzzy Wuzzy Angel" guiding an Australian soldier along a track.
3) - Damien Parer -- Australian -- Covered WW-2 in the Middle East and New Guinea for Australia then worked with Movietone News and was killed covering fighting in the Pacific.
4) - Neil Davis -- Australian -- Covered Vietnam and the rest of the world first for Visnews then NBC. Killed in Thailand covering a coup.
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
Requirements:
1. Your PowerPoint presentation 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 www.noodletools.com to cite your sources (you need a minimum of two sources); this page should be your last slide.
2. As you present your report, be sure that you are not merely reading what is on the slide, but that you are speaking to your audience (that's us) and developing the ideas fully.
3. Do not make your slides difficult to read or see. Use color schemes that are easy on the eye. Do not add too many bells and whistles, but do make your presentation visually appealing. Make the tone of the slide match the tone of your person. (Serious=serious).
4. Save your PowerPoint on tvstudio It's a good idea to make a back up copy.
Specifics:
Must include a minimum of 12 slides (1= intro slide; 12= Works Cited Slide)
2. In text citations on slides
3. follows 6x6 rule
4. Contrasting colors
5. Readable font
6. May use a note card for the presentation
7. Must expand and explain each slide
8. May not read from PowerPoint or note card
9. Strong eye contact
10. Min. 3 minute presentation
11. Must turn in a research notebook
12. Missing requirements will result in an entire grade deduction
Requirements:
1. Research
2. Research notebook
3. PowerPoint
4. Presentation
5. Article
Article Requirements
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
3. Article
Grading Rubric: (TO BE POSTED)
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
