Part 3 (15 points) – Answer the following discussion question. Write in complete sentences, using AP style. Suggested word count is around 200.

Considering all that you’ve learned this semester, discuss how you’ve benefited from this class. For example, how has improving your interviewing and reporting skills helped you develop as a student and as a writer? How has learning about the process of newsgathering and journalists’ dedication to accuracy and objectivity affected your own news consumption and your own perception of journalism? What have you discovered in this class about your writing style? What will you take away from this class that will help you in your chosen career?

Part 4：Write a news story

• 500-600 words
• Written in AP style and one of the story structures we talked about in class: inverted pyramid, chronology, news narrative, focus or service (DIY).
• Must have headline, byline and end mark
• Subject must be an actual event, person, issue, etc.
• Three sources (secondary, primary and stores), with direct quotes from two of them
• Include ideas for multi-media platforms such as photos, graphics, interactive online opportunities, etc. You are not required to include the actual elements — simply describe your ideas.