link to event: https://m.facebook.com/events/246186181064032/
600 words AP style
Regarding off-campus events: There may be early spring/late winter cultural festivals, community sports events, early St. Patrick’s Day parades in local towns. Look online for Poughkeepsie area cultural, art and community events. NOTE: There is a two-day grace period, with a two-point penalty per day. Stories must be submitted to iLearn and not emailed. Stories are not accepted after the grace period has passed. REPORTING (40 points, 10 per item): Newsworthiness and met class deadline Sufficient information Sufficient sources Sufficient background or context WRITING (50 points, 10 per item): Lead – does it reflect the angle? Overall focus/organization of story Clarity and objectivity Sufficient and appropriate use of use of Quotes/Attribution Grammar/Punctuation/Spelling/AP style PHOTOS (10 points). Did you provide two photos that you took yourself and do they show people interviewed or connected to the story?: CIRCLE Story grading criteria: REPORTING (50 points, 10 per item): Newsworthiness Sufficient new information Sufficient background/context information Sufficient sources Sufficient quotes/anecdotes included WRITING (50 points, 10 per item): Lead – does it reflect the angle? Overall focus/organization of story Clarity and objectivity Grammar/Punctuation/Spelling/AP style In general, is story written in an interesting, compelling way to keep audience attention
