It just doesn't matter.
It just doesn't matter.
It just doesn't matter.
Then don't write about it.
Today you came to class with a bevy of topics. We heard everything from grandma to motocross to internet interactions. Those topics might be interesting, but do they matter?
You're job is to make sure they do.
We are looking for investigative journalism issues that are important, that matter to people, that people care about. You know, issues that are socially significant.
Today we started with those topics you brought in and then started changing them into issues of significance. We discussed how the issues would matter to people. We also identified sources that the writers could use.
We definitely heard some issues that could be turned into terrific some great investigative journalism:
* Are concussions diagnosed and handled properly on the middle school football sideline?
* Are the Discovery bathrooms truly clean?
* Is there equity in the purchasing of team uniforms at DMS?
* What are the effects of being raised in a home without a father?
* Are middle school students over-scheduled?
Those are just a few of what will be a raging river of issues coming in tomorrow.
For tomorrow, you should identify two issues you would be willing to investigate. These should not be mere words but clear statements explaining what your issues are. Write these in your writer's notebook. Then I want you to identify three potential sources you might use to help you gather info for your news story.
Bring that to class tomorrow and be ready to start writing.
Until next time...
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