You are required to complete a brief writing assignment valued at 15%. The topic is KNPR’s (88.9 FM Radio) “State of Nevada” program. Listen to at least 15 minutes of the “State of Nevada” program. You must listen to the entire segment chosen and summarize the entire segment. For specific instructions and grading criteria, please refer to the syllabus.
KNPR “State of Nevada” Paper: Program Instructions and Grading Criteria
You are required to complete a brief writing assignment valued at 15%.
You must complete your summary on a broadcast of a KNPR (88.9 FM Radio) “State of Nevada” program,
which is broadcast from 9-10am and 7-8pm Monday through Friday. From time to time, an alternative program
airs in its place: Be certain you are listening to the “State of Nevada.” Previous days’ programs are available
on streaming audio online. To access podcasts online:
• Go to KNPR “State of Nevada” Program Website
The segment you write on must:
• Be related to Nevada government or a current public issue such as education, gun control, or
politics. It may not, for example, be sports or entertainment-related.
• Be at least 15 minutes long. You must listen and summarize the entire segment or podcast
chosen.
• Be a current issue that remains relevant. In other words, it needs to be about a topic that has not
already been resolved.
Write at least a 700-word summary of what you heard. Be sure to address the following:
• What was the topic being discussed? Provide background.
• Who were the participants? Be sure to name all.
• What were the specific issues or controversies discussed?
• What were the positions or points made by the participants? Were there opposing opinions?
https://knpr.org/show/knprs-state-of-nevada
