Maria Burns Ortiz

Week 3 – What makes for good (sports) journalism? (Sept. 21)

Readings:
• “Warren Beatty.” (Story and Intro) Bill Zehme, Rolling Stone. (Handout)
• “Pat Tillman: Remember His Name.” Gary Smith, Sports Illustrated.
• “If You’re Expecting One-Liners, Wait, a Column.” Jim Murray, Los Angeles Times.
• “Broncos Again Play Clay Pigeons in the NFL’s Biggest Skeet Shoot.” Jim Murray, Los Angeles Times.
• “Into Thin Air.” Jon Krakauer, Outside.

Blog Assignment: An interesting story. A big event. A recognizable/high-profile character. Good quotes/interviews. Writing (set up, lede, scene setting, writer’s tone, etc.) Rate 1-5 the importance of each of the above in creating quality sports journalism. Give a one-two sentence explanation as to why you ranked it in that spot.

Autobiography for Week 5 must be approved: Autobiography list.