In-Depth Report / Trends Feature Timeline
The following is the
basic timeline for your big project. You
should checkthesite.com frequently to see actual due dates. Each assignment will be explained in detail
as we begin. If you are absent, please
understand that you are still responsible for all parts. All handouts will be available online and/or
on B17’s door (for absentees).
Week 1-2
Topic Selection
& Research
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- Question
Log: question your world and observe trends
- Pick
a topic
- Find
10 “Fun Facts”
- Define
4-6 subtopic categories
- Research:
must vary sources; include at least 3 (Internet, Print, Reference, and
Database Journals)
- Write
research paper
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Week 2-3
The Survey
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- Create
10-20 question survey (no more than 2 qualitative questions)
- Administer
Survey
- Tally
Survey / Create 2 Graphs/ Write Implications Paper: compare survey
results to research.
- Create
propaganda ads: must be public service to make a better world! Not
product sales.
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Week 3-4
Interviews
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- Interview
in-depth 5 or more students impacted by topic
- Interview
at least 2 authority sources
- Get sound
bytes for feature (from survey or be Roving Reporter)
- Add
interviews to “research shell”
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Week 4-5
Assembling the Presentation
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- Complete
sidebar story
- Polish
and revise feature
- Create
Layout of magazine section or work on television production. Must
include:
- Survey
results / 2 graphs/charts
- interviews
- graphics
- side
bar story / interest box
- topic
headers
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