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Each week there are approximately two assignments, if not more, due.

Most exercises are due via e-mail at 3 p.m. before class starts -- but this is not always the case. Always check the requirements & due section below for every assignment. Work handed in late is not accepted.

 

Week 11 > Nov 4
Exercise
 Issue Research, Experts
Description
 Last week the class voted on the topic of “hate” as our global issue for project two. Now, you need to think of topics that you would like to write about for this project. We will break into teams based on the chunk topics that you select.
Requirements
 Research a global issue & bring the following to class on a floppy:
  • List of issues
  • List of possible contacts/experts
  • List of relevant Web sites or blogs covering the issue
Purpose
 The topics you bring in for this exercise will help us in determining which team you will work with for project 2.
Context
Examples
 None
Due
  Nov 4 at 3 p.m.
Points
 10

The assignment description and requirements on the Web site supercede the written syllabus passed on the first day of class.
Instructors
Students
This site is maintained for students of JOU 4341 at the University of Florida. The course was created for online journalism track students by Professor Mindy McAdams and is currently taught by Kaye Trammell (Fall 2003). Contact Kaye Trammell at ktrammell@jou.ufl.edu with any questions.