Date

In-class

Homework

1

Tue 8.25

Welcome: editor introductions, blog, syllabi, MUSTS, powerpoint

5-7 article ideas posted to the blog. You must have at least one idea for each section (A&E, News, Sports, Opinion, Feature)

2

Thu 8.27

Article assigning & class activity

Work on first draft

3

Mon 8.31

Class check-in: what are you writing about?

Editor check-in: any questions? troubles?

First Draft due next class

4

Wed 9.2

First Draft Due

Editors: edit and return to staff mailboxes by end of class day.

Staff: Work on Staff Editorial with EIC

Work on Second draft

5

Fri 9.4

Editor check-in: any questions? troubles?

Newbies: Work on second draft with writing partner

Second draft due next class

6

Wed 9.9.9!!

Second Draft Due

Editors: edit

Staff: In-class assignment: Freedoms of student press

Final Draft due next class

7

Fri 9.11

Meet in computer lab

Final Draft uploaded & hardcopy to Mary

Editors: Layout

Staff: In-class assignment

Handout

8

Tue 9.15

Meet in computer lab

Editors: Layout

Staff: In-class assignment

5-7 article ideas uploaded to blog

9

Thu 9.17

Meet in computer lab

Editors: Finalize Layout and UPLOAD

Staff: article ideas DUE. In-class assignment

Be amazing. Think good thoughts. Get some extra sleep.