Holiday Wishes

Take a moment on Friday, December 18th to peruse your grade and individual assignments. Update your top 5 and clip file. Make sure you are on schedule to exit the class with 18 articles, 12 interviews, a best work, hall of fame assignment, and self-evaluations. Chapter work can also help to "beef up" your grade. If you have any questions, consult Mr. Roark.

To all writers and contributors:

Thanks for making this a great first 4 months. We have accomplished much and are on the cusp of being a mult-media powerhouse once again. That is only possible if students are self-motivated and self-directed. Thanks for being a great group to work with.

Have a great break. Happy Holidays.

Mr. Roark

1st Semester Schedule extended 3 days; exams pushed back until Jan. 26, 27

Memo from the desk of...Mr. Spencer, SHS Principal

Spartans,

Due to the number of days missed due to illness and snow, we will be extending the 1st semester by 3 days. Without this adjustment, the 1st semester would be 11 instructional days shorter than the 2nd semester. This adjustment provides much needed balance.

New Calendar:

Jan 19 and 20 were Exams days, are now normal days of instruction.

Jan 21 and 22 Mid-Winter Break

Jan 25 is a normal day of instruction.

Jan 26 and 27 are Exam days.

Jan 28 start of the second semester.

Please make the noted changes in your personal calendars/agendas,



Mr. Matt Spencer
Principal
Sparta High School

Christmas Article: Due Tuesday

Please submit an article (email to your editor) this week from one of the three following categories:

1. Holiday traditions that are good/pointless...Opinion/Editorial

2. Holiday gifts for Sparta Personalities/National-Local Celebritites...Humorous/Satirical

3. Humorous or Enlightening Personal Narrative

The deadline for this article is Tuesday, December 15, 2009.

Chapter 21: submit hard copy to Mr. Roark

Mr. Roark
Journalism
Chapter 21- Journalism Comes of Age – p. 379-396

p. 379 1. The idea of cheap _______________ was phenomenally successful.

p. 380 2. The New York ________ deemphasized politics and focused on human interests.

3. Who said that he wanted to publish a newspaper that would be the “pivot of government, society, commerce, finance, religion and all human civilization?

p. 381 4. List 3 things below about the man who said that. How did he get his news?:

a.
b.
c.

p. 382 5. What did the Mexican War teach newspapermen of that day?


p. 384 6. Who was Samuel B. Morse? What were his significant traits?


p. 385 7. Who was William Lloyd Garrison? What did he have to do with Emancipation? What is Emancipation?


p. 386 8. Who was the editor of the North Star? Why is he significant?

p. 387 9. How do magazines differ from newspapers? List 3 ways:

1.
2.
3.

p. 390-392 10. Read the section on the Civil War and define the following terms:
1. Dred Scott decision-
2. Censorship by the armed forces-
3. Battle of Fredricksburg and Henry Villard-
4. Appetite for War News-
5. Illustrators-

p. 396 11. In less than 2 generations Americans had gone from citizens of localities to citizens of a _________ _________________.

Happenin' Hero: an homage to Bergman

Follow up to the Happenin' Hero assignment on the self-evaluation.

Happenin’ Hero of Sparta: Write a 150-word feature on a student that you know for a Happeinin’ Hero spotlight for possible publication in the last six weeks Lodown or Yost. A Happenin’ Hero is someone who is exhibiting outstanding character, service, and devotion to Spartan values:

Respect - September
Pride - October
Compassion - November
Integrity - December
Quality - January
Positive Humor - February
Honesty - March
Trust - April

Chapter 20

Mr. Roark
Journalism
Chapter 20- Beginnings pgs. 357-373

Pg. 357 1. Journalism is at the mercy of its ___________ base.
2. Journalists write for an ___________.
3. Journalism’s history is characterized by steady development and acceptance of _________ practices.
4. The ____________ kept records, used symbols, tablets, and even developed some literature.
Pg. 358 5. The ________ precluded the printing press.
6. __________ took the alphabet from Phoenicians.
Pg. 359 7. Explain the Acta Diurna. What was it? What purpose did it serve?


8. The __________ church became the dominant power after the Roman Empire. This did not encourage intellectual breakthroughs.
Pg. 360 9. What factors implied intellectual progress in medieval times?
10. _________ type made the idea of a printing press “worth it”.
Pg. 361 11. ___________ is given credit for the movable type design.
12. With the solution of the __________ problem, people could concentrate on the audience.
Pg. 363 13. _________ ________ argued that various opinions, (even vs. the government) should be tolerated.
Pg. 364 14. __________ was a nation of staying power in its colonization efforts.
Pg. 365 15. In the New World, the ___________ and the ____________ were adequate for channeling information.
16. The first U.S. newspaper was in _________ in __________.
17. James Franklin was a notable figure in American ______________.
18. His brother ________________ was even more well-known.
Pg. 366 19. List 3 of Ben Franklin’s great contributions:
A.
B.
C.
Pg. 369 20. What was happening to printers by the 1770’s (none of whom believed in freedom of the press)?


Pg. 372 21. The __________ of ___________ was our nations’ first attempt at government.
22. Politicians often appointed editors to government positions.
Name some appointees:
1.
2.
3.
Pg. 373 23. What is a cylinder press? Why was it so important?

Monday, November 23, 2009

Journalism
Mr. Roark
Self Evaluation Form (1 - lowest, 5 - highest)

Evaluate yourself in the following areas (5 being the best – 1 being the worst):
Writing
Articles and Deadlines met
Quality
Correctness Grammar/Punctuation
Team/School Philosophy
Peer Editing (by you, for you)

Employability
Attendance and Punctuality
Attitude Coachability
Philosophical Constancy
Attention to Detail
Adherence to Team Policies

Total:____________
Grade you think you deserve:______________

How many interviews have you conducted? Please number and list sources.



Are these recorded (evidence in your clip file)?

How many times have you been published in the Lodown, Yost, or other media?

List a real-life or journalistic application (lesson) that you can take away from this class. What lesson(s) did you learn (3-5 sentences)?



Short Essays (5-7 sentences): Show your journalistic “stuff.”
Explain what article you think was your “best work” in this class and why?





First Draft Happenin’ Hero of Sparta: Write a 150-word feature on a student that you know for a Happeinin’ Hero spotlight for possible publication in the last six weeks Lodown or Yost. A Happenin’ Hero is someone who is exhibiting outstanding character, service, and devotion to Spartan values.

Pre-Thanksgiving Focus Article

Journalists need to prepare a 120-150 word "Thanksgiving themed" article TODAY. Possibilities include, but are not limited to, the following things:
1. Thanksgiving traditions
2. Thanksgiving meanings
3. Thanksgiving hi-jinx
4. Thanksgiving history
5. Thanksgiving Cliche's: "What are you thankful for"
6. The Dark Side of Holidays

Tuesady, November 17, 2009

Please Do Not stand up and loiter in the room during class. Some of you are becoming very blase' about this. You may pack up, clean up, replace your books, and log off 2 minutes prior to the bell ringing - not before. There are plenty of things for you to be doing during class.

To Do List:

Number one priority is to sign up for an article...write it on the whiteboard (concept). You will lose points if you do not do this...
...from there......

1. fill out Hall of Fame evaluation sheet
2. separated at birth/f
3. top 5
4. legwork/story formation/interviews
5. chapter work

Journalism
Mr. Roark
Writing and Reporting News

• Use your index in the text, and your keen sense as a journalist, and any other materials, to answer the following questions. Do not consult your neighbor. Do not talk during the quiz. If you finish early, move on to your to-do list on the blog: journalismmrroarkstyle.blogspot.com.

1. Is it okay to play games during journalism? Explain your answer in 3-5 sentences.






2. How is the basic news story told? Explain. Draw a diagram.




3. Where are the key facts in a hard news story? Explain.



4. List 3 things that support the main idea of a story. Explain each.

a.

b.

c.



5. What is Conflict and Resolution? Explain in 3-5 sentences.

6. Explain the Backup for the lead. What is it? What is the purpose?





7. What is a nut graph? What purpose does it serve? Explain.




8. Where is the impact of a story explained? How does the writer accomplish this?



Interviewing
List and explain 5 ways to conduct an interview or some types of questions to ask.
a.


b.


c.


d.


e.

Explain in detail the GOAL method of Interviewing.







Research on-line who some of the greatest journalist/interviewers were. List 2 and explain what they are famous or infamous for. You may use your hall of fame/shame inductee as one.

Friday, November 13, 2009

Here's the To Do List:

major focus points:

Before anything else...Take the Writing and Reporting News "quiz." Use a book, notes, any other materials if you wish.

1. chapter 19 (just posted yesterday...no one has submitted this)
2. chapter 18
3. separated at birth
4. concept for week 10
5. top 5

Chapter 19: Hey, Ohhhhhh!

Mr. Roark
Journalism
Chapter 19 – Writing for broadcast p.342-351

p.342 1. What four basic characteristics do all good media writings share?
-
-
-
-
2. What is the first commitment of every broadcast journalist? ( 1 of the 4 basic characteristics) Why? Explain.



3. What is conversational style?


4. How does Conversational style meld with rules of grammar in broadcasting news?



p.343 5. What is meant by emphasis on the immediate?



6. Why is broadcast writing in short, simple sentences?


7. What are the four C’s of broadcast journalism?

p.343 8. List the three parts of dramatic unity:
a.
b.
c.
p.344 9. Completed Circles in broadcast news equals what to the print news story?



10. Because they are so ________________ stories must gain the attention of the viewer from the _______________.
p.346 11. What is meant by “lose the accent?” Why is it important? Explain.


P. 347 12. List three things to avoid when writing for broadcast.
a.
b.
c.

13. Explain how attribution differs on broadcast news (than print):


p.348 14. The broadcast writer should remember that the simple sentence- _______________, _______________, _______________ is best to use.
p.349 15. Give the five bullet points of sample station rules for writing copy:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.

p.345 16. Summarize the “Putting Together a Newscast” page in one paragraph (5 sentences):






p.351 17. Summarize the Conclusion page in one paragraph (5 sentences):

Interview Protocol: Secure Permission, Do Your Thing

As of Monday, November 9, 2009, students need to obtain permission to interview/photograph during class time. This means you must email the teacher AND receive permission before you conduct an interview, photo opp., or conduct journalism business. Please do not just randomly show up and ask for a source during class time or expect to do something if you have not gone through the proper channels in advance.

If sources are non-class related, reporters may conduct their business as they always have. Examples would be the following: main office, athletic office, cafeteria, guidance office.

Chapter 18

Mr. Roark
Journalism
Chapter 18- Broadcast Journalists
p. 328-338

p.328 1.) Broadcast reporters receive assignments from their_____________________.
2.) _________________is the world’s most pervasive medium of _____________ __________.
3.) What does pervasive mean?


p.329 4.) In America, broadcasting delivers information with______________ and _____________.
5.) According to paragraph two on page 329, what does a person need to succeed in the field of broadcasting?
1.)

2.)

3.)

4.)
6.) How important is it to write under pressure and meet deadlines?


p.330 7.) How is broadcasting journalism different from print?



8.) Define the following terms:
Timeliness-

Information, not explanation-

Audio Visual impact-

p.331 9.) On what two levels does broadcast news take place? What is the difference?



p.332 10.) What is a news department?


11.) Anchors?


News Reporters?


Photographers?
p.333 12.) What are a reporters two jobs?



13.) What other news is there (besides “breaking’)?



14.) ______________ is the pervasive factor in putting together a news cast.
15.) Give four descriptions of radio formats:
1.)

2.)

3.)

4.)
p.335 16.) List the five TV formats:

1.)

2.)

3.)

4.)

5.)
p.336 17.) What can an average TV news director expect to make?
TV sports anchor?
TV news writer?
Radio news director?
Radio sports anchor?

Does this ( the salary range) surprise you? Why or why not?



18.) How do you get in to “the business?”

Monday, November 9, 2009

Follow-up to Hall of Fame/Shame Assignment (this is not for journalism II-XVII students)- When you have completed the assignment from Friday, move on to the visual portion of the assignment. You must present a poster of your candidate meeting the following criteria:

1. The front must have his/her name in readable print from anywhere in the room. make it big!
2. The front must include pictures, graphs, statistics, quotes, etc...to tell the tale of your candidate.
3. The front must include a snapshot of your candidate and his/her accomplishments.

The poster should be a creative, artful display. You will be graded on the following things:
1. effort /10
2. creative design /10
3. details /10
4. accuracy (of course!) /10
5. readability and presentability /10

These posters will be displayed in the pod; therefore, if yours is not presentable, you will be sure to score less than you hoped....so do a good job! You may bring materials all week to work in journalism class.

Hall of Fame/Shame Assignment to be completed on 11.6.09

Mr. Roark
Journalism
Quiz - Hall of Fame/Shame Assignment

Hall of Fame/Shame for journalists. I want you to nominate a journalist for the Hall of Fame/Shame. You need to fill out this nomination form based on the individual’s exploits or foibles (as the case may be). If you do not know where to get started, research the topic. You may use print, television, on-line journalists (or other) – war correspondents, free-lance photographers/writers, sports reporters, etc…...A master list is provided for you. You may use one from the list, or provide your own. DO NOT submit to the substitute teacher.
Consider the following things:
1. integrity
2. writing style
3. longevity
4. global impact
5. national impact
6. pioneer potential
7. ethical treatment
8. proper protocol
9. sacrifice
10. political leanings

Nomination Form:
Journalist to be nominated: __________________________
Major Accomplishments/Sins (list 3):



Reason(s) Nominated (at least 2):


Where was he/she employed?


What makes this individual famous/infamous?

6. List three sources in MLA form.

On the back, and then on your word processor, create a 150-200 word testimonial on why your journalist deserves Hall of Fame/Shame status. Title it. Write it as it would appear in the lodown/Yost.


Part Deux (do not do this until Mr. Roark instructs you to):
Then create a poster for display with the journalist’s likeness and a creative display of his/her key journalistic focus points. Consult the samples per Mr. Roark’s explanation. You will be graded on your creativity, commitment to the process, and sophistication.

Journalism Hall of Fame/Shame Nominees (potential)

1. Jason Blair/Howell Raines/Rick Bragg
2. Mitch Albom
3. Peter Jennings
4. Tim Russelt
5. Howard Cosell
6. Teddy Roosevelt
7. Mahatma Gandhi
8. Jack Fuller
9. George Fox Mott
10. Stanley Walker
11. James Thurber
12. Frederick Douglas
13. Robert Woodward/Car/Bernstein
14. Hann Wenner
15. Michael Kinsley
16. Geglielmo Marconi
17. Lee Defrost
18. Franklin Roosevelt
19. Walter Cronkite
20. Authur Sulzberger
21. H.L. Menckin
22. Gay Talese
23. Tom Wolfe
24. Joseph Rulitzer
25. T.S. Eliot
26. Alfres Ward
27. Edward Murrow
28. Ben Franklin
29. Jamo Rivington
30. James Gorden Bennett
31. Samuel F.B. Morse
32. William Randolph hearst
33. Horace Greeley
34. Matthew Brady
35. Charles Dana
36. William Randolph hearst
37. Mary Booth
38. Susan B. Anthony
39. Elizabeth Cady Stanton
40. R.F. Outcault
41. Nellie Bly/Elizabeth Cochrane
42. Mrs. Franklislie
43. Ida wells
44. Ida Tarbell
45. Mark Twain/Samual Clemens
46. Richard Harding Davis
47. William Marcy Tweed
48. Grantland Rice
49. Lowell Thomas
50. Dorothy Paker
51. Walter Winchell
52. Henry Luce/Briton Haden
53. Margret Bourke – White
54. Alfred Eisenstadt
55. Robert Capa
56. Ted Turner
57. Tim Berners Lee
58. James J. Kilpatrick

Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Students should submit 3 things today:

1. a half sheet of paper with ALL article titles listed...this will serve as your first 5 article checklist (end of six weeks checkpoint...yeah, it's been a while)....

2. top 5 this week! update your 5...today.

3. separated at birth/birf...it's time for a new one for THIS six weeks.

new chapter work is posted. Journalism II-XVI- Please use 3-5 sentences in your responses unless it's a direct (yes, no) question. Even if it is, give a rationale for your response.

Grade Update: Get Caught Up!

Be sure to check powerschool and submit any assignments you may have missed over teh last two weeks. It's been an exciting, unsure time, so check for blanks in your student record. Please ask me, if you have questions or concerns.

Focus for the Week of 11.2.09

Two Focus Points This Week:

1. Dissemination Nation - Paper amounts will be assigned. Grades will be commensurate with participation.

2. "All Eyes On" - Points will be given for a class effort. Let's get all eyes on the final copy. More on this later in the week.

Chapter 17

Journalism
Mr. Roark
Chapter 17: Publication and Layout Baby – Whew!

Peruse Chapter 17 and define the following terms in your own words:

1. Design-

2. Visual Logic-

3. Type-

4. Illustration-

5. White Space-

6. Newspaper Design-

7. Types of Design-
a.
b.
c.


8. Principles of Layout-

9. Proportion-

10. Balance-

11. Focus-

12. Visual Dynamics-

13. Unity-

14. News Judgment-

15. Layout Out a Page-

16. 12 Rules (Yes, address each one)





Layout: Using the examples on page 315 and 319 Construct a front-page for the publication of your choice. Visually represent it below. Insert some key words to denote the uniqueness of your page’s construction (like inside box, headline, head shot, catchline, box, cutline, etc…..). Please make some rough notes on a separate sheet of paper before attempting your final layout (or just use pencil!). You may use an actual publication (like the Detroit News) for your template or create your own. It should look like the sample on 315 but should include real headlines and by lines that you created.

Chapter 16

Mr. Roark
Journalism
Chapter 16
Photo Journalism
Pg. 287
1.When assignments do not cal for specific shots, a photographer will take three kinds of photographs:
1.
2.
3.
2. Describe each of the three shots (photo’s) and they what they do for the story.
a.

b.

c.

Pg. 288
3. What must a good photo journalist be committed to?
1.
2.
3.
Pg. 290
4. List the six rules of photojournalism and explain each one.
a.

b.

c.

d.

e.

f.

Pg. 291
5. List the three major purposes of publishing photographs:
1.
2.
3.
6. List three photographic elements editors consider in the selection process:
1.
2.
3.

Pg. 292
7. What does a picture editor do?


Pg. 293
8. What types of pictures does an editor have to work with?
1.
2.
3.
9. What is cropping?


Pg. 295
10. Define the following terms:
1. Scaling-

2. Proportionally-

3. Digital Photography-

Pg. 296
4. Scarring-

5. Photoshop-

6. Dark Room-

Pg. 296/7
11. Describe the special problems of ethics and taste that an editor will face.


Pg. 298
12. What functions do outlines serve?
1.
2.
3.
4.
13. What is a skel line?
14. Summarize the four rules of writing outlines
1.

2.

3.

4.

Chapters 14 and 15

Mr. Roark
Journalism chapter 14
Visual Journalists
p. 246 1. How does Celeste Bernard try to tell stories?

2. Does this entail the skills of a good reporter? Why or Why not? Explain.

p.247 3. ______________ _____________ is behind every respectable graphic.

4. What is a graphics journalist? How does he/she help the publication?

5. Explain the following terms:
a. graphics
b. photojournalism
c. layout
p.256 d. design
p.249 6. What is the stereotype of a photojournalist?


Mr. Roark
Journalism
Chapter – 15 – Graphics Journalism Pg. 263- 288

Pg. 264 1. ___________ ___________ is an integral and ______________ part of the information formats of publications.

Pg. 264 2. List the 5 basic principles of design
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Pg. 267 3. The 1st convention of graphics is adherence to _______________.

4. The idea of _____________ is sometimes subtle and difficult to understand.

Pg. 268 5. _______________ is an artistic technique that controls the viewpoint of the viewer.

6. A good journalist of any stripe has a healthy respect for the ______________.

Pg. 270 7. According to page 270, why should graphics be produced?



8. List the 2 major content principles of informational graphics:
1.

2.

Explain both in detail (3-5 sentences):

Return of the Lodown; Exam and Scheduing Info.

Monday, October 26: Happy Return. We will publish the Lodown and Yost today. Therefore, get ALL EYES on the paper before 8:30. Your first six weeks exam is now moved to Wednesday, October 28. The Lodown will also be published this coming Friday (new stories are due to your page editor by Thursday at 8:45).

Each submitting writer that hopes to be published should do the following things:
1. eyeball article in the final print version
2. check all vital info.
3. check layout
4. when finished, complete bookwork, chapter work, etc....

We will publish at 8:45. Editors, reap the whirlwind.

Homecoming Epic Article

Submit an epic article on Homecoming to Mr. Roark today. Topics may include, but are not limited to, the following themes:
1. Mr. Fix's speech
2. Homecoming games
3. The Red Apple
4. The teacher orange pass
5. The Football Game
6. The Dance
7. Homecoming Fashion
8. Homecoming Restaurants (differences, menu, reviews, etc...)
9. The Holographic Universe/Mastering Yourself
10. Spartan Pride
11. Spartan Parents
12. Spartan Classes
13. A biopic on a court member/athlete/band member
14. The Unsung Heroes: The SHS Band
15. other

Design your article as a news story, games summary, biopic, op/ed. piece. If you are in journalism I, please consult Mr. Roark before attempting an op/ed. piece.

First Six Weeks: Exam Week

This is a big week. Chapter Assignments are up (chapters 11, and 12). The most important things, however, are your six weeks exam and your homecoming epic article. Below are the parameters for both:

1. First Six Weeks Exam: correct study guide, study, take exam on Friday, October 23rd. Reap the Whirlwind!
2. Homecoming Epic Article: complete first draft in class today, submit to Mr. Roark (printed copy), rework, submit to editors by Wednesday, October 21, at 9:00.

Chapter 12

Journalism
Mr. Roark
Chapter 12 – Editors


1. No one has a more important job than the _____________.
2. They must _______________, _______________, and force their writers into doing their _________ work.
3. Editors must understand ___________ text.
What does this mean? Explain.





4. The editor sets the ___________ and tone for the kind of journalism that is practiced.
5. According to the sixth paragraph on pg. 214, who is an editor?


6. Give examples of various editors in “departments:”
a. b. c. d.

7. What is a copy editor?



8. Why is this an important and celebrated position?


9. Editors must have _________ minds, know __________ and literature, _________, and punctuation.
10. Editors must find ______________ and ______________ what they do not understand.
11. An editor must have a ____________ idea of what kind of publication they are producing.
12. How can you prepare now to be an editor?
a.
b.
c.

13. The _________ takes as much responsibility for a writers work as he/ she does.
14. ____________ is the key word in editing.
15. Good ______________ means that the writer knows _____________ more about the subject than is in the article.
16. “Does this _______________ make sense.”
17. The editor is the person held _______________.
18. The editor should be a confident ____________smith.
What does this mean? Explain.






19. A ______________ for better or worse, has to live with the decision of the ______________.

Read ALL bullet points to a partner out loud.

20. What is the best sequence for elements of a direct quote? Give an example.



21. Define the following terms and explain why they are vital to the process:
a. Completeness-



b. Precision-



c. Efficiency-


22. Summarize the bold statements on pg. 218 & 219

-


-


-
23. Write one paragraph explaining how you could “get to be an editor.”

Chapter 11

Mr. Roark
Journalism
Chapter 11 – Style

1. _____________ is the mark of any professional writer.
2. The above term means how well he/she uses the ______________.
3. _______ _______ ________ and _________ ________ are the main source of rules for journalists.
4. According to the AP stylebook, how does one write AM or PM (not like this).


5. How does a reporter write time, date, place?


6. Why does style matter?


7. __________ are the governors of style for a publication.


8. Explain the following rules:
A. Capitalization-

B. Abbreviation-

C. Punctuation-

D. Numerals-

E. Spelling-

F. Usage-

9. Conventions include basic _________ of stories and individual _________ ___ __________. they even include ___________ within sentences.
10. Explain the Inverted Pyramid.

11. What does an obit look like in the New York Times?

12. _____________ is a tenet of American journalism.
13. What is overplay?

Underplay?

14. Explain the concept of the Impersonal Reporter?

15. Stating opinions directly is an ______________ practice.

16. Young journalists often make the mistake of relying too heavily on whom or what?


17. Those “young journalists” interview whom usually?

18. Define attribution :

Quotation:

19. All quotes must be ______________.
20. Why could “all men are created equal” be taken as a slight?

21. What is a sexist pronoun? How can you avoid it?

22. Memorize page 203
23. Fireman should be _____________.
Mailman should be _________________.
24. Should racial descriptions and references be used?

25. What is the problem with stereotypes?

Dissemination Information

The following list is for the first semester dissemination machine:

office: Gee- Stamas, Spencer, Bitely, Harris
c000: Snowden, Porter- Priest, K. McKinley
c100: Konkle, Bellamy- Hickey, Jurek
c200: Rider, West- C. McKinley, Owens (7)
b100: Rider, Hatchew- Foust (17), WK, Probst, Burrows, Thompson
b200: Woolworth, Rykse - Kleyn, Marolf (10), Fix, Nail
F wing: Sullivan, Schmitt - Lutke, bulletin board

Students, please deliver to teachers @ 9:15. Be at your post by 9:25.

Deadline is 9:30 on Wednesday. Publish Time is 8:45 on Thursday.

If you know you are going to be gone, please let Mr. Roark or Alex Woolworth know.

Homecoming Week

Some things to think about before Thursday's publish deadline....

1. Did you submit your pop quiz? (it will be checked, discussed, this week...this is your six weeks exam material).
2. All eyes, hands on deck on publish day...don't say, "nothing happened." Don't say, "what happened?" Make something happen.
3. Concept/Legwork...get it going...
4. Chapter Work...TBA.
5. First Six Weeks Exam...Friday, October 23, 2009.

chapter 9 addendum

The following is a bonus assignment. It is NOT required. You may do it if you wish.

Mr. Roark
Journalism
Chapter 9 Addendum: time to review some things

Use your textbook to answer the following questions. Use your “digging” powers as a journalist and find the answers (start in the index). Whether you are taking the exam or not, fill out the review sheet. Then, memorize it for the exam.

According to ch. 3 what are some staples (consistent things) in the profession of journalism? How does one get started?


Describe the author’s belief in regard to reading:



What is a clip file? Why is it important?


What is the author’s belief about internships?


According to ch. 4 what problem(s) does broadcasting cause for newspapers?



Define the following terms:
- supporting sections-

- photojournalists-

- “no common” design-

What is the editorial page?


List 5 major newspapers and describe their locale and circulation.

What is the 5W/H technique?


What are the 3 major types of sources? How are they different?


List 5 Interviewing tips:
11. Explain the following terms:
a. graphics

b. photojournalism

c. layout

d. design

12. List the 5 basic principles of design
1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

13. List the six rules of photojournalism and explain each one.
a.

b.

c.

d.

e.

f.


Give examples of various editors in “departments:”
a. b. c. d.

What is a copy editor?



Why is this an important and celebrated position?





Define the following terms and explain why they are vital to the process:
Completeness-



Precision-



18. Efficiency- Explain the following rules:
A. Capitalization-

B. Abbreviation-

C. Punctuation-

D. Numerals-

E. Spelling-

F. Usage-

19. Define attribution and then the following terms :

a. Timely news-

b. Judging information –

c. Conceptualize –

d. General assignment reporters –

e. Beat reporters –

f. Sources –

g. Personal sources –

h. Interviewing –

i. Relationship with source/editor –

j. Editor(s) jobs –

Journalism Focus Points

In class expectations:
1. appropriate language (it's difficult when technology doesn't cooperate - but be on guard).
2. food and drink (if you bring it, place it next to the printer)...neither is allowed in Mr. Owens' lab.
3. lead stories - editors AND writers need to be involved in this process. Communicate!
4. All Eyes, All Hands on deck on Thursdays. We need the editors, writers, disseminators all working together. Don't wait for something to happen. Make it happen. Again, communicate.

Friday, October 2, 2009

1. Gradebook Update
2. Separated at Birth, Top 5, Ch. 7, 8
3. Bell Ringer - Concepts..What Do we already have?
4. Editors - Writers - Editors - Writers (check the layout): stay true to our concept
5. Dissemination

6. Editors Checklist for Publishing...(within SHS, Website, email every week, etc...)..

To Do List for Monday, September 28, 2009

1. Submit Separated At Birth/F to Editor
2. Update Top 5
3. Sign up for concept/article - BEGIN LEGWORK
4. Schedule an Interview this week (you must have at least 10 questions and show your editor your notes). Get those quotes!
5. Journalism I - Chapters 7, 8 due this week; Journalism II-XVII - questions on chapters 7 (p. 135, 1-4) and chapters 8 (p. 149, 1-4)

See me today about ANY inaccuracies in the gradebook.

Good job last week! Find your niche. Find your voice. Keep developing your writing technique (leads, attribution, writing to be cut) and your approach to concepting.

Chapter 8

Journalism
Mr. Roark
Chapter 8
Reporters
139-151
PG 139
1. “... to see and to hear and to feel for the rest of us and then… to tell us the reality that is beyond our reach…”
-What does this quote mean in regard to a reporter’s “job?”

2. Who makes journalism?
3. What is the essential act of journalism?
4. Summarize the last chapter of page 139. Are you living up to this? Why or why not?


PG 141
5. Define the following terms:
-timely news:

-judging information:

-conceptualize:

-general assignment reporters:

-beat reporters:
PG 142
-sources:

-personal sources:

-interviewing:

-relationship with source:
-relationship with editor:

-editor’s job(s):
PG 144
6. Under personal characteristics, explain why the following are essential for a reporter.
a. curiosity:

b. boldness:

c. tenacity:

d. retentive memory:
PG 145
e. ­__________________ - because most of a reporter’s life is spent interviewing.
f. __________________ - because they have no subpoena power.
g. willingness to work hard-

h. competitiveness:

I. integrity:

j. accurate and fair:
PG 146
Summarize the section, Becoming a Professional (things to address: point of view, questioning assumptions, check, re-check accuracy, availability, scoop).





PG 148
Explain the following sentences:
a. “Being a reporter is not a good job choice for everyone.”




b. “One common characteristic is the desire to practice the craft.”

Chapter 7

Journalism
Mr. Roark
Chapter 7
PG. 116
Why did the capture of Hussein come at such a bad time for newspapers?



How did news outlets adjust?



What is “electronic product?”



What is meant by the statement “The web threatens to change just about everything in journalism?”



PG 118
Explain the following things:
-Flexibility

-Immediacy

-Variety

-Expansion

-Depth

-Context

-Permanence (pg 121)

-Interactivity (pg 122)

-News Web Site (pg 123)

-Shovel ware

PG 125
What is the difference between aggressive and moderate updating?

PG 127
Reproduce the News Web Site Organizational Chart.









PG 131
List some of the credibility questions that are present within “the web:”




PG 132
What is a web log?





PG 133
Why and how did web logs proliferate?






PG 134
11. Why is the following statement true: “individuals, small groups, and corporations have gotten into the news business.”

Chapters Headings Covered in Journalism So far this semester

1. News and Society
2. Culture of Journalism
3. Becoming a Journalist
4. Newspapers
5. Magazines
6. Television and Radio

Topics Covered So Far in Journalism - Needed for Mastery

1. Interviewing: have questions ready...be prepared...write it down! DO LEGWORK! Get multiple sources.
2. Attribution
3. Avoid Cliches
4. Good Lead Paragraph
5. Bold names and things of interest
6. Write to be cut
7. Contribute on Thursdays: all hands on deck...let's communicate...coordinate.

Chapter 6 Worksheet

Journalism
Mr. Roark
Chapter 6 101-116
PG. 101
1.) _______________ is the father of broadcast news.
2.) The ____________ ____ __________________ _______________ come from his practices.
3.) The ____________ of broadcasting used sound and then sight to create a means of communication.
4.) Another characteristic of broadcast new is its __________________.
PG. 102
5.) Describe what commentators call the “global village.” Why is this like the colonial days?




6.) _____________ brings us together in a way no other medium can.
7.) Harnessing ________________ is the key to radio communication.
8.) Explain the findings of Marconi. DeForest, and Fessinden.




9.) Electronic waves travel how fast?

10.) What was the first major news event in which radio communication played an important roll?

11.) How long did it take to develop the concept of radio as a mass medium? Why? Explain.


12.) The two major formats for radio are ________ and _____________.
13.) What is the difference between commercial and non commercial radio stations?


PG. 104
14.) What two shows have set a high standard for news radio? Why? How?





15.) How many commercial stations reach this high standard? Why? Why not ?


PG 105
16.) The dominance of the current radio system is being challenged by what two things? Why?
1.

2.

17.) (on a separate sheet of paper) Reproduce the radio organizational chart:


PG 107
18.) Stations (TV) make almost all their money by selling what?

19.) What is an affiliated station?

20.) What do national networks provide for stations?

21.) _____________ was referred to as “the most trusted man in America?”

22.) Cable television represents a major turn in television, why? Explain.


PG 108
23.) Reproduce a television organizational chart:
PG 109
24.) What are the top five cable TV companies (as of 2001)?
1.
2.
3.
4.
PG 110
25.) What types of news shows developed after 1940?
1.
2.
3.
PG 111
26.) What are some of the criticisms of television news shows?
1. 3.
2. 4.
27.) List the top five broadcast television companies.
1. 4.
2. 5.
3.
PG 113
28.) Explain the stringent government regulations that broadcasting operates under.



29.) Who is the “traffic cop” of broadcasting? What is their role?



30.) Most of the regulations the FCC has imposed on broadcasts have to do with ______,________, and __________ matters.
31.) Describe the future of broadcasting:

Chapter 5 Worksheet

Journalism
Mr. Roark
Chapter 5
P. 81
1. Who was Jann Wenner and what was his idea?

P. 82
2. As of 2002, how many titles were listed in the national Directory of Magazines? _________

3. List the reasons why someone would be drawn to writing for a magazine:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
P. 83
4. How high is the “standard of journalism” compared to a newspaper? Explain.

5. How many times should a magazine writer expect to change jobs? Why?

6. Describe the day to day “work” of a magazine journalist. Does this surprise you? Why or why not?


P. 84
7. List and explain the four major types of magazines:
1.
2.
3.
4.
P. 85
List the tope 10 circulated magazines and their average paid circulation:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
P. 87
9. What are the three parts of the magazine triad?
1.
2.
3.

p. 88
10. Describe each part:
1.
2.
3.
P. 90
11. Draw a magazine organizational chart:







P. 92
12. What is the average salary by region for editor-in-chief?
Northeast:
South:
North Central:
West:
P. 93
13. Who were Henry Luce and Briton Haden? What did they create and why was it unique?

14. What type of writing did they develop that people came to enjoy? How did this differ from newspapers?

15. Explain what an extended feature story is:

P. 94
16. ______________ cannot be overemphasized in journalism.
17. A staple of a magazine writing is the _______ profile.
P. 95
18. Since a “playboy” interview does not require many writing techniques, what things must a journalist do?
1.
2.
3.
19. The term literacy journalism refers to a ________ of writing and an __________ to the subject.
20. The problem is that to be considered journalism – such writing must adhere to the ____________ of accuracy.
P. 96
21. What are the most romantic professional (journalistic) thoughts a young journalist can have?


22. Many people who want to get into the field of magazine journalism do so by accepting _____________ _____________.
23. Knowing a ____________ and the ______________ _____ _________________ that it publishes is the first step in the freelance process.
P. 98
23. Why is there much opportunity for freelance writing for young writers?

24. Describe the future of magazines:

To Do List for Week Three

1. Top Five update
2. Chapters 5,6 (I - worksheets on blog, II-XVII - questions at end of chapters: p. 98, 1-4, p. 114 1-3)

3. Photographer Downline/Protocol
4. Personal article written, edited with multiple quotes, sent, cliches avoided...
5. Separated at Birth
6. Error Report
7. dissemination stations
8. Gradebook Reminder

Journalism Focus Point: Sparta Feature Article

Using the samples provided by Mr. Roark, fashion an article that features a team, group, or individual within the Sparta community. You may use athletes, performers, musicians, academicians, staff members - anyone who typifies the Sparta spirit. Think of the Spartan core values and hilight how your featured subject is unique and making a difference in the lives of others. Follow the story construction typical of a feature. Be sure to include MULTIPLE sources and quotes. Write this for publication. You will complete your first draft in class today.

Chapters 3, 4: Journalism II-XVII

p. 52, q. 1-3
p. 79, q. 1-4

please respond in 3-5 sentences...

Journalism Chapter Three

Journalism
Mr. Roark
Chapter 3

PG. 43
1. Journalism is a profession that requires no ___________________ or special ____________ to enter the field
2. Most people, though, go through a training ___________ that may take years and never stops
3. The first step is to:

4. Journalists are interested in the __________ around them. They are genuinely___________.

5. The wide range of knowledge a journalist needs comes through ___________.

PG. 44
6. Reading also helps develop __________ skills.
7. ____________ is the number one skill people look for when hiring journalists.
8. Journalists must have knowledge of the rules of _________, spelling, and ___________. They should also have a wide _________.
Learn about the field
9. List some publications that pay a lot of attention to the media and the field of journalism:
-

-

-

-

10. List some of the organizations journalists can join:
-

-

-

11. List 2 books you could read to learn about journalism in a “real” sense (the dirty truth):
-

-

Get Training
12. What does on look for when choosing a college?
-

-

-
Go To Work
13. Journalism is a matter of _______________.
When can you practice?

PG. 47
14. Summarize the GETTING HELP section on pg 47.





PG. 49
15. Examine the resume. Specifically under “professional and world experience” and “other activities” what theme is evident? What can you learn from Tracy L. Jones?




PG. 50
16. What is a clip file?


17. What is an internship?


18. How can an internship be so beneficial?


19. Having an internship can take a graduating student a long way toward getting his or her _________ ____________.
20. Journalism is a highly ____________ field. It takes ____________ and ____________.

chapter four

Journalism
Mr. Roark
Chapter 4 – Newspapers

Short Answer: Provide the appropriate response.

Who are the major practitioners of journalism today?

The newspaper is what to modern society?

Is the newspaper’s role the same today as it was fifty years ago? Explain in 3-5 sentences.






What began to rival newspapers in the 1920’s and 30’s?
What captured the attention and provided a different look and feel…?
In the 1980’s what further challenged the newspapers viewership/readership?


Explain Declining Readership. List 3 reasons for his and give some statistics to prove your point.



List all the holdings of the Gannett Corporation. What do they own? Could this be a potential problem? Explain your answer.









Define the following things related to Organizational Structure:
Editor-
Managing Editor-
Section Editor-
Supporting Sections-
Editorial Page-

List 3 supporting sections of a newspaper and explain what each section does. What is their specific job?

a.


b.


c.


Major Players: List 3 major U.S. newspapers and explain what is unique about each. Also, explain their readership and give statistical data to support the answer(s).

a.



b.



c.



The Future:

Describe the future of newspapers:



When was a measure of the newspaper’s decline seen?

Where did people turn for news?

Why is the newspaper likely to survive?

Friday, September 11, 2009

What is Due Today?
1. The Lodown is due in its' final edition at 9:00.
2. Journalism II students must have ch. 1 and 2 questions completed and submitted to Mr. Roark.
3. Journalism I students must have ch. 1 and 2 worksheets completed and submitted to Mr. Roark.
4. If you have not had your Top 5 graded yesterday, that is due as well (update it every day!).
5. Introduction sheets
6. All students should submit articles to their page editor (given to you on day one).

Think of story ideas for next week. Set up interviews. Do your legwork for next week, today.

Do not congregate at Rider's desk unless you are being edited.

Editors: submit your "to do list" for next week

Top Five Assignment: The Never Ending Story

Every journalism student must have a current "top 5" ranking in his/her word documents. This ranking should be updated daily and reflect the ever evolving nature of the news business. Ranked stories need to be from credible news websites (try detnews, mlive, cnn, drudgereport, etc...) not the imagination of the student. Your document needs to list 5 news stories (the site address, lead paragraph answering 5w/h, headline and date). Please update your document DAILY at the beginning of each hour. As we read, we reinforce the proper way of story generation. Pay close attention to the lead paragraphs, attribution, and writing techniques.

chapter 1

Journalism
Chapter One 1 – 21
Intro
1. ____________ and ____________ are products of journalism.
2. News fits the needs of an _____________ and ______________ of the media of journalism.
3. News is a vital ingredient of the mix of an ________________ society.
4. News tells us about ________________, helps us make________________, and gives a common pool of _________________.
5. News confirms _______________ on which our society is based.
6. The ________________ and ________________ of news is difficult and ___________________.
7. Understanding this ___________________ is vital to those who want to take on the profession of ___________________.
Page 4
8. News is a ________________ of journalism. ______________ relies on experiences of the __________________ for effectiveness. The more _______________ a society, the better the news process works.
9. Define News Values –

Page 5
10. If a story has impact, it would be considered _____________________.
11. Without the element of _________________ events aren’t considered news.
12. Define Prominance –

Proximity –

Conflict –
Bizarre/Unusual –
Currency –
Page 9
12, Contributions news makes to our society can be classified into 3 categories:
1.
2.
3.

Page 8.
13. What did William Berkeley think about free schools and printing? What is your reaction to this statement?

Page 9
14. Which is the most important function of news? Why?

15. News is beyond _______________. What does that mean?

16. Define sensationalism and infotainment:

17. The importance of the persuasion element is __________________. Why?

Page 12.
18. Politics is _______ talk and 10 percent ____________.
Page 13.
19. Define Watchdog –
Page 14
20. Explain a “Bully Pulpit” –
Page 14/15
21. Journalism fills a “watchdog” role in ______________, __________________, and the legal ___________________.
22. What is a litigious society?

23. Some people dismiss _________________ as unimportant and meaningless.

24. This ignores the massive amounts of ___________, ______________, and _________________ humans give to sports




Read page 17. Is the coverage in Grand Rapids (local teams) like that described? Why? Explain.






Page 19.
Who was Seymour Harsh?

Was he unpatriotic? Why or why not?


25. A difficulty journalists face is the human trait of making _________________.
26. _______________ do occur. When they do, credibility is _______________________.
Describe the 3 bullet points, The Job of the Journalist.
1.
2.
3.

chapter 2

Chapter 2:

1. Read the paragraph at the bottom of page 25. Summarize in your own words the world of a journalist.


2. List and explain the 5 things to keep in mind on page 26 when exploring the world of journalism.
a.

b.

c.

d.

e.

3. Read Gandhi on journalism. Summarize (3-5 sentences) his belief system in regard to the practice of the craft.



4. Explain Skepticism:


5. Explain Cynicism:

6. What is the difference? Which should a journalist employ? Why?

7. Explain in detail the following terms:
dealing with sources-

objectivity and fairness-

unacceptable practices-

altering photos-

working for a separate publication-

Extended Response: Use paragraph form. Write as an editorial. Use the back of this sheet or another piece of paper.Read ARE THE NEWS MEDIA LIBERAL OR CONSERVATIVE (both parts – page 35 and 37). Explain in detail your answer to the question at the bottom of p. 37 (the gray box). How have your political, philosophical beliefs affected your writing?

Chapter Assignments for Journalism I: First Six Weeks

Each week, journalism I students must complete the assigned chapter worksheet and submit to Mr. Roark as a hard copy. The chapters are listed below:

Week 1: chapters 1,2
Week 2: chapters 3,4
Week 3: chapters 5,6
Week 4: chapters 7,8
Week 6: chapters 9,10

Please cut and past the chapter worksheet from the blog to a word document, then complete the handout, or answer the questions on a blank sheet of paper. When you are finished, submit to Mr. Roark before the due date. Do not email chapter worksheets to Mr. Roark unless asked to do so.

Chapter Assignments for Journalism II - first six weeks

Week One
1. chapter 1: p. 20 q. 1-4, 5 sentences each
2. chapter 2: p. 41 q. 1-4, 5 sentences each

Week Two
3. chapter 3: p. 52 q. 1-3, 5 sentences each
4. chapter 4: p. 79 q. 1-4 "

Week Three
5. chapter 5: p. 98 q. 1-4 "
6. chapter 6: p. 114 q. 1-3 "

Week Four
7. chapter 7: p. 135 q. 1-4
8. chapter 8: p. 149 q. 1-4

Week Five
9. chapter 9: p. 164 q. 1-4 exercises 9.1, 9.2, news values
10. chapter 10: p. 181 q. 1-3
(example)- Inverted Pyramid: 10.1,2,3,4,5,6; exercises 10.1 - 10.8

Clip File Assignment

Journalism
Mr. Roark
Clip file

Please review pages 49, 50 before and during completion of this assignment. Editors use prior semesters info. If you need to.

Please type the assignment in a word document and save as “journalism final evaluation 2008.”

This is part of your final evaluation during January’s exam week.

Please list EVERY article title you have written this semester:
1. 7. 13.
2. 8. 14.
3. 9. 15.
4. 10. 16.
5. 11. 17.
6. 12. 18.

Please list ANY “beat” that you covered (contact persons in parentheses).
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Please list at least 12 people that you interviewed (in parentheses reason):
1. 7.
2. 8.
3. 9.
4. 10.
5. 11.
6. 12.

What’s in the hopper? Please list your story ideas and subjects for the rest of the semester:
Idea: Source:
1.
2.
3

Please copy and paste what you consider your best work to the document. Be sure to select an article with proper story construction, lead paragraph, primary source, multiple quotes, and ample coverage of the story. It may not be an Op./Ed. Piece.

Journalism Major Topics

Journalism 2009/10: Major Topics (Hard Copies in Journalism Book)
1. A.P. Style Rules
2. Inverted Pyramid Checklist
3. Editors: What they must do, Editing Checklist
4. Chapter 13: Edit Assignments (wordiness, redundancies)
5. Chapter 17: Publication and Layout
6. Story Requirements/Assignments
7. Photographer Handbook
8. Clip File
9. The Lead Paragraph
10. Sources
11. Attribution
12. Interviewing Tips
13. Writing to be Cut
14. Hard News vs. Editorial Piece
15. Accuracy
16. 5 W/H System
17. Weekly Requirements

Journalism Rules

Rules for Room/ Journalism Style:

no games. Period. Anytime, anywhere (points will be deducted)
no ipods during instructional time (unless given permission by instructor)
no headphones during instructional time (see above)
no electronic devices
no unapproved laptops (non-school issue)
no cellular phones (they must be put away [not visible] or seized by instructor)
no sitting/standing/lying on tables/desks
do not sit at the teacher station or at the computer stations in room
leave the back row open in rm.
do not stand or loiter in rm.
do not sit in the instructor’s chair
do not operate video/computer/audio equipment unless instructed to do so…
do not leave rm. with or without a pass unless you have been given permission
talk appropriately, listen appropriately
Meet me Halfway – See Kenny Loggins
love your neighbor as yourself and as much as Mr. Roark loves you

The question is not “what can I DO?” The question is “what do YOU need done?” or “what can I help you with?”….be it Mr. Roark, your peer, writer, or editor.

Communicate. Ask questions. Listen. Understand the process. Organize. Schedule your interviews. Get multiple sources. Coordinate with your photogs. Be a part of things.

course syllabus

Course Syllabus
Course: Journalism
Instructor: Mr. Roark lance.roark@staff.spartaschools.org

Prerequisites:
Students enrolled in Journalism class should be sophomores, juniors or seniors in good academic standing who have passed their previous grade level English classes and who have followed the application procedure (which includes 2 teacher recommendations).

Course Description:
This course is designed to foster growth in the areas of fundamental journalism, with focuses on writing for newspapers, newsletters, press releases, web sites and other periodicals. This class will include an introduction to newspaper production and layout. All students will serve on the staff of one or more of the following:

The Lo Down (which includes the Sports newsletter)
The Sparta Community Newsletter - through Liz Gorski's office
The Bell Ringer
The SHS Yearbook

Course Objectives:
A major part of the class will be the mastery of the fundamentals of journalism – leads, story organization, quoting and credit, the interview, sources, ethical treatment and an integrated understanding of the four basic types of articles:

News
Features
Sports
Opinion/Editorial

When students achieve a satisfactory conceptual overview of this basic journalistic format, he/she will be assigned a beat. Each student will have 2 student editors to oversee their work, as well as the instructor who will serve as the Senior Editor.

Learning to work in an editorial group is also a part of the class objectives. This means that each student will peer edit stories before those pieces are submitted for approval. Editors will also collaborate on page design and graphics. Editors will be in place to streamline the writing process, so the senior editor’s paper load isn’t so daunting a task, which reinforces the writing process.

Working a beat is a universal expectation of any journalism student. The objective is that each student would conceptualize the importance of self-direction and professionalism, as well as skill development, for success in the world of work. Students may, or may not, be working with other writers depending on their particular area. A beat could be Sports, Drama, Youth Advisory, Student Affairs, Administration, Bell Ringer, Special Interest, School Promotion, Staff Information, Field Trips, etc…

Course Expectations: Each student will submit a concept on a weekly basis. Each student will submit an article for publication on a weekly basis. Quizzes or tests may be given unannounced. Students are responsible for note-taking and all information covered in class.

Chapter Work: There are 26 chapters in the textbook. Chapter work requires written, or word processed responses to blog posts, questions in the textbook, or quiz exam questions for Journalism III students.

Journalism I - consult the blog
Journalism II - answer questions at the end of each chapter (3-5 sentences per question)
Journalism III - create 10 exam questions from the major themes of each chapter. Major themes only.

Students will earn points for the following: approximate percentage points
1. Writing Assignments 40 percent
2. Class Participation/Editing 30 percent
3. Tests and Quizzes (3 major tests) 20 percent
4. Final Exam 10 percent of total grade