Filak, Dynamics of Media Writing, 2e
SAGE Publishing, 2019
Media Writing Assignments
Chapter 9: Reporting: The Basics and Beyond
Assignment 1: Personality profiles
Description of Assignment: Examine the elements of a personality profile
Assignment 2: Localizations
Description of Assignment: Examine the elements of a localization
Find a story with strong local interest. Examine and discuss how the writer localizes the story
Assignment 3: Obituaries
Description of Assignment: Examine the elements of an obituary
Assignment 4: Speeches, meetings, and news conferences
Description of Assignment: Find a story covering a speech, meeting, or news conference.