Writing Homework Help

I need a worksheet completed for the assignment instructions attached. This assignment is in conjunction with the outline I have also attached from a discussion assignment. Please let me know if there are any questions.

Assignment: Story 1

This assignment requires you to:

• Identify and focus a factual story idea
• Gather essential information
• Conduct one interview
• Write a 300-500 word newsworthy article

Follow the steps below and fill out the Assignment 2 Worksheet:

1. Review the corresponding Week 2 Lessons and Resources in the classroom.
2. After reviewing course materials, doing research and brainstorming, identify your story idea. This is based on the outline you provided in the Week 2 initial Discussion Board Assignment post. Consider the following:
   • Is this a large topic area that can be broken into categories and subcategories and then story ideas? (For additional information review the Topic to Story and Finding Story Focus lessons in the classroom).
   • What is the value of this story? What are the newsworthiness factors? Clearly identify the “So what?” and impact of the information.
   • What fresh, new or different angle can you take on this story? Why should an audience come to you for this story? (Consider localizing the story to a geographic area or specific community).
   • Who will be your relevant, informative source to interview for this story? Who do you have access to?
   • Story ideas can include: news article, press release, event coverage, profile on someone in your community, one aspect of a community issue, etc.
3. Write your story following the Assignment 2 Requirements:
   • 300-500 words
   • Written in a journalistic style (third person), don’t say “I” or “we” unless it is in a quote
   • Includes a headline, lead, lead support, nut graph, lead quote, background and support information, and a conclusion (When in doubt, use the inverted pyramid structure)
   • Includes at least two direct quotes from a relevant source. (You must interview this source. You cannot lift quotes from other stories. You must include their first and last name in the story. No anonymous sources or name changes). You will provide this person’s name and contact information to me on the assignment sheet
   • Integrate relevant hyperlinks throughout the story
   • Use proper attribution and sourcing. Clearly show your audience where you got your information (an interview you conducted, an article, a report, a data set, etc.)
4. Edit and proofread your story, checking for grammar, spelling and punctuation errors
5. Add a headline
6. Fill out and upload the Assignment 2 Worksheet below to complete this activity.