Journalism in Action Day Agenda

Posted Friday, June 19, 2009

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2009 Conference Events Agenda


Journalism in Action Day: Tuesday, July 7th, 2009

1225 I St. NW, Suite 307, Washington, D.C.

This day-long event will offer an in-depth journalism learning experience, including a visit to the famous Newseum, publication and/or writing critiques, and the opportunity to produce and receive criticism on an originally-reported story or multimedia package.

9:00 – 9:30 a.m. Registration & Breakfast
9:30 – 10:00 a.m. Introduction & Explanation of the Day
10:00 a.m. – Noon Reporting & Writing
Noon Lunch & Newseum Ticket Distribution
4:30 – 4:50 p.m. Journalism Critique- Group A
5:00 p.m. Newseum officially closes (Gift shop and some      exhibits remain open until 6 p. m.)
5:00 – 5:20 p.m. Journalism Critique- Group B
5:30 – 5:50 p.m. Journalism Critique- Group C
6:00 – 6:20 p.m. Journalism Critique- Group D

In Detail

Students are required to bring laptops with AC adapters and should arrive by 9 a.m. on July 7. Breakfast and registration continue through 9:30 a.m., followed by an introduction and description of the reporting assignment from the Campus Progress J-team.

Starting at 10 a.m., students will begin their reporting and transition to writing a news story or blog entry.

Lunch is at noon at the CAP office.

At 12:45 p.m., we’ll lead a group of those who want to go to the Newseum (555 Pennsylvania Ave. NW). Directions (including via public transit) will be provided for those who prefer to travel on their own. Campus Progress has purchased Newseum tickets for each participant.

A team of professional journalists will meet with participants one-on-one from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. for a 20-minute critique of the story they produced in the morning. Students should make their way back to the CAP office in time for their critique. The Newseum closes at 5 p.m. (Note: the gift shop and part of the museum typically remain open through 6 p.m.)

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