Question

Select one of the following assignments and conduct background research online and in your local newspaper. Then write a 250-300 word memo describing what you expect the most important issues to be on your new beat and whom you expect to be your most important human sources. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ posts.

Scenario 1: You have been assigned to cover your city government.
Scenario 2: You have been assigned to cover your local public school system.
Scenario 3: You have been assigned to cover local sports.

Answer 1

Which scenario have you chosen?

How would you like us to help you with this assignment?

Answer 2

I'm stuck and don't know which one to choose. YES, I would greatly appreciate the help.

Answer 3

Can anyone help me with my question that I posted. I would greatly appreciate it, thanks in advance.

Answer 4

Which interests you most -- city government, schools, sports? Which do you know the most about?

Answer 5

I am a little interested in the schools.

Answer 6

OK. You should probably choose the school beat.

1. What are the biggest issues in your local schools?

2. Who would be your most important sources for school information?

Answer 7

Bullying

The superintendent

Answer 8

Certainly, bullying is one problem. Other common problems in schools are lack of money, teacher-layoffs, cutting of programs, and overcrowding.

The superintendent is an important contact. Principals and school board president should also be considered.

Answer 9

BobPursley just reminded me that state academic standards are also a big issue for most schools.

Answer 10

So I should focus and research on the school's budget?

Answer 11

No. You need to discuss the most important issues. I suggest you use at least three issues.