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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 14 > Nov 25
Exercise
 Project 2 Interview Notes
Description
 Interview notes (typed) due in class.
Requirements
 Submit the interview notes in class according to the following requirements:
  • Notes must be typed & free of errors.
  • Team subtopic & specialization area must be identified on each page
  • Different interviews go on different pages (do not run all notes together on one page).
  • Ensure the journalist name & team name is on every page of your notes in case they are separated.
Bring in 1 hardcopy version of your notes to class to be turned in to the instructor for grading. Notes are due at the beginning of class.
Purpose
 Interviews are difficult. Contributing to a larger, interlinked project can add to difficultly of working with raw interview notes. By sharing your notes with your teammates, you are not only able to see what different directions each are going in, prevent effort duplication & create a more unified end product.
Context
 The success of a story relies on the interview. When you have a solid interview filled with great information & quotes, you will find the story can almost "write itself."
Examples
 None
Due
  Nov 25 at 3 p.m.
Points
 40

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.