Public Affairs ReportingJournalism 135Course
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Course Requirements Your grade will be based on (but not limited to) the following assignments: Reporting and Writing (60%) 1. Report on an agency or a non-profit organization (you may not be employed, affiliated or act as a volunteer with the organization). You will choose a city council, school board, planning and zoning or other official, public meeting to attend and report on prior to April 1. (Campus meetings are possible if approved beforehand.) Your first choice is due Tuesday, Feb. 24. An agenda of the meeting and preview story is due prior to the meeting. The story is due 24 hours following the meeting you attend, and should be 400- 500 words. You may choose a public meeting that is related to your group project. 2. Profile of a candidate for the 2003 Recall election This will be an investigative profile of a particular state legislator of your choice with information about his/her personal background (education, family); professional career; business relationships; real estate holdings; campaign financing; voting record; military history; court records. The report must be footnoted to source, and documents must be included in the appendix. Your choice is due Tuesday, February 24. The profile is due Tuesday, April 27. Document research 3. Bill story
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