Maria Burns Ortiz

Nov. 13: Obits

Reading: Writing and Reporting the News: Chapter 17

Monday’s New York Times obituaries

Assignment: Write a 250-400 word “no-bit” on a classmate. Must include two sources (one friend, one family member). Classmate cannot provide any information about him/herself.

Powerpoint: Obits

Nov. 15: Columns

Reading:
“Writing Opinion Pieces.” NY Times campus weblines
“Ten Tips on Writing Opinion Pieces”

Additional News Readings:
Read four different columns from the NY Times. (Can be from one section or multiple sections.)
Read one additional non-NY Times column for any news publication (can be print or Web).
Come prepared to discuss your readings in class.

In-class reading: NY Times Guy Fieri review

Assignment: Write a column.

Powerpoint: Opinion