Your final portfolios are due by 5 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 16. This deadline is absolute. No extensions. There will be a drop box outside my office (208 FOB).
Your final portfolio should be compiled in a binder or a folder. It should include the following seven or eight items (in this order):
1. A final revision of one piece you've done this semester. The revision should reflect your understanding of all the concepts we've covered. It will be graded on AP Style, grammar, thoroughness of reportage (5Ws/1H), effective use of sources and quotes, and overall journalistic technique (smooth transitions, organization, sense of news-worthiness, etc.). It should show evidence that you've revisited your subject, conducted more in-depth interviews as needed, and applied the feedback you received during in-class lectures and workshops.
ALSO include:
2. A one-page statement discussing your approach to revision of the piece. What steps did you take to make the piece better? Why? What guided your organization of the piece (what you chose for the lede, how you focused the story, etc.)? What did you struggle with? What did you enjoy about writing the piece? What, if anything, would you still like to improve upon (you may discuss your reportage, your interviewing techniques, etc.)?
Then include original versions of the following pieces (labeled accordingly) in this order:
3. Q&A
4. Terkel Assignment
5. Profile Piece
6. Second news brief
7. First news brief
Also include:
8. Any clips you have from The Insider, if applicable (print out and include here)
(Note: Only original copies are required. However, you may opt to revise each piece if you'd like to try and boost your grade. Staple revisions to original copies and be sure to label the revision as REVISION. Revising pieces doesn't guarantee that your grade will improve. Grading will be based on the quality of the revisions.)
Your final grade will be calculated this way:
1. 60 percent -- quality of written work/final portfolio
2. 30 percent -- quiz and test grades
3. 10 percent -- citizenship (attendance, participation, professionalism, conduct)
