Activity Description
Research, write and report an in-depth investigative journalism story. Following the eleven steps Paul Williams method, establish the grounds and feasibility of the story and research using primary sources and documents, secondary sources and computer assisted reporting. Reach the eleventh step in a converged publication/airing of the story.
Rubric
1. The reporter researches and feasibly establishes the veracity and relevancy of their story in editorial, reaching the first three steps of Williams' model.
Beginner (0-25) Developing (26-35) Accomplished (36-50)
2. The reporter establishes base building and research planning and then executes original research using primary and secondary sources and documents, phone and live interviews, and computer-assisted reporting methods.
Beginner (0-75) Developing (76-149) Accomplished (149-200)
3. The reporter discusses their findings and angles in editorial to flush out gaps and get final approval for finishing the story.
Beginner (0-25) Developing (26-35) Accomplished (36-50)
4. The reporter writes the story using transcriptions of interviews, stand-ups and transitions, sound bites and descriptions of b-roll and submits the story to editorial for re-write and approval.
5. The reporter converges the outcome for web distribution, print and broadcast.
Beginner (0-75) Developing (76-149) Accomplished (150-200)
5. The reporter converges the outcome for web distribution, print and broadcast.
Beginner (0-33) Developing (34-75) Accomplished (76-100)
