Iron Rules of Media Writing
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Iron Rules of Media Writing
Historians:
The purpose of this assignment is to “deconstruct” several articles from The New York World. It is a graded essay, one of two required for the course this semester. Your essay should be no more than three pages long, double-spaced. Please include the date of publication of each story at the bottom of the essay.
Here’s what your essay should include:
- Log on to NewspaperArchive.com at:https://newspaperarchive.com/us/new-york/new-york/new-york-world/ (Links to an external site.). You’ll find a collection of clippings from The World, which will be significantly easier to read than what we’ve been using.
Pick two articles. Each should be longer than three paragraphs. Your analysis should include your responses to the following questions for each story:
What is the article about?
What is the purpose of putting it into the newspaper? (entertain, inform, persuade, sales, etc?)
Whom would it interest? (target audience or audiences)
Where did the information come from? (attribution)
Was it local or someplace else? (location)
What, if anything, was added to attract viewers to this story? (Graphics? Headlines? Placement on front page?)
Did you find it interesting?
- Read a transcript of the first part of one of The World’s most celebrated stories, Behind Asylum Bars by Nellie Bly.
This link will take you to the story as it originally appeared in the newspaper: http://www.nellieblyonline.com/images/uploads/1887-10-09_BEHIND_ASYLUM_BARS_copy.pdf (Links to an external site.)
This link will take you to a modern-day transcript of the article, which will be easier for you to read. https://thegrandarchive.wordpress.com/behind-asylum-bars/ (Links to an external site.)
Your analysis should be driven by the questions above, plus the following:
How did Nellie Bly prepare for this story?
What research, if any, did she do?
How would you describe her style of writing?
What role did other reporters have in her story?
Did she have any obvious slant in her reporting?
Was what Nellie did entirely ethical?
Use your Iron Rules of Media Writing to assist you in preparing your essay.
Bring a hard copy to class on Tuesday for collaborative editing.
Any questions? Please write to me.
RUBRIC
Excellent Quality
95-100%
Introduction 45-41 points
The background and significance of the problem and a clear statement of the research purpose is provided. The search history is mentioned.
Literature Support
91-84 points
The background and significance of the problem and a clear statement of the research purpose is provided. The search history is mentioned.
Methodology
58-53 points
Content is well-organized with headings for each slide and bulleted lists to group related material as needed. Use of font, color, graphics, effects, etc. to enhance readability and presentation content is excellent. Length requirements of 10 slides/pages or less is met.
Average Score
50-85%
40-38 points
More depth/detail for the background and significance is needed, or the research detail is not clear. No search history information is provided.
83-76 points
Review of relevant theoretical literature is evident, but there is little integration of studies into concepts related to problem. Review is partially focused and organized. Supporting and opposing research are included. Summary of information presented is included. Conclusion may not contain a biblical integration.
52-49 points
Content is somewhat organized, but no structure is apparent. The use of font, color, graphics, effects, etc. is occasionally detracting to the presentation content. Length requirements may not be met.
Poor Quality
0-45%
37-1 points
The background and/or significance are missing. No search history information is provided.
75-1 points
Review of relevant theoretical literature is evident, but there is no integration of studies into concepts related to problem. Review is partially focused and organized. Supporting and opposing research are not included in the summary of information presented. Conclusion does not contain a biblical integration.
48-1 points
There is no clear or logical organizational structure. No logical sequence is apparent. The use of font, color, graphics, effects etc. is often detracting to the presentation content. Length requirements may not be met
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