With creating a story package in the back of the Feature Coverage class’s minds, the students attend the seminar centred on reporting and the digital age. “I found the seminar very interesting,” Woodhaven student Brianne Twiddy said. “I liked how they discussed the difference the new media has made and how it has affected everyone.” The students’ goal is to write a … [Read more...] about Feature coverage class takes on story packages
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Feature coverage class raises the bar
From learning about the new media to writing a 300 word feature story, the journalists in the Feature Coverage class focus on creating unique stories that are more appealing to their readers. “Teenagers can be inherently lazy so being a good reporter is the opposite of their natural instinct,” Feature Coverage instructor Julia Satterthwaite said. “I want to teach them how to … [Read more...] about Feature coverage class raises the bar
‘Feature Coverage’ students focus on leads
On Aug. 2, the students in the Feature Coverage class shared leads they created for a possible feature story on the topic of sexting. Their instructor Stacy Smale individually critiqued each student, letting them know what they did well and what they need to work on. "This project is perfect practice because I could be writing about similar issues in my schools newspaper in … [Read more...] about ‘Feature Coverage’ students focus on leads