JRN1102 2 Leading Statements and Hard News Coverage Discussion
Question Description
1.Post and discuss “good” news story
Please pick a news story from this week that you think is a good example of hard news coverage. Post the following and then respond to at least one classmates (at least 100 words each) with your thoughts on how the story is written, NOT how you feel about the coronavirus. Be sure to answer classmates who respond to your post. Points will be given for opinion and entertainment pieces linked instead of news stories.
- Link to story
- Headline
- Lede
- 200 words on why, based on concepts you’ve learned in this class, you picked this story. Was it all good? Any negatives?
2.Post and discuss a “bad” story
Students,
Please pick a news story from this week that you think is a poor example of hard news coverage. Post the following and then respond to at least one classmates (at least 100 words each) with your thoughts on how the story is written, NOT how you feel about the coronavirus. Be sure to answer classmates who respond to your post. Points will be given for opinion and entertainment pieces linked instead of news stories.
- Link to story
- Headline
- Lede
- 200 words on why, based on concepts you’ve learned in this class, you picked this story. Was it all good? Any negatives?
This post should be written in complete sentences. This course is based on journalistic standards, which involves the practice of accuracy, correct grammar, spelling, punctuation and word usage. This means that all students should review and edit all work before submitting it. This course will be instructed in a professional academic environment.
(Note) Hard news is serious, like crimes, politics, violence, weather storms, etc. and soft news pertains to the softer side of news like the Girl Scouts, fashion, parades, food, etc.
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