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Hey all:

When I get questions, I like to post them here and answer them for all to see.

1. will you be showing us how to layout a pitch when writing it or did we already learn that today, because i still a little fuzzy..

Yes, we can go over the pitches again. Essentially, though, if you just have the 3 top story elements (Idea, Backup, Nutgraf) and then Sources, you'll be finished up.

1. along with the actually story  writing layout itself

Yes, we will spend the entire rest of the term going over the story elements. What you need to know what the elements are -- and we'll be working our way through how all of those operate.

If you're confused, it's okay. You'll be confused for the first few weeks -- and if you trust me, it'll all be clear. But keep asking questions.

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Hey all:

Your final copy must be completed by 630 pm. Completed means the story is saved with the correct slug information, emailed to me with a verification email back from me. Please email to my gmail account.

Your story will located at PRNewswire. Once you are there, please click on the MULTIMEDIA and then click on the submenu: VIDEO, AUDIO and MULTIMEDIA NEWS.

This is the release you will use.

Apr 22, 08 MULTIMEDIA NEWS RELEASE - The Museum of Modern Art Introduces Technology Initiatives to Reach Broader Audiences

You must include (where applicatable) all of the structures we discussed in class. You must use a database to find information from another news outlet pertaining to this and use that information in one body graf (no calling live sources!!) and attribute it correctly.

You will be graded on form and information synthesis along with AP Style and grammar.

AND, don't forget, if you're interested in a post-semester celebration, please leave a comment on the post directly underneath this.

Good luck.

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Class is over but you still have time to turn in your final projects.

Please make sure that you turn in HARD COPIES of your work.

If you have questions, please email -- and JOU kids, I will see you on Thursday. Remember, you don't have to be in class to take the final. Like before, you can simply email me your exam.

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My dad always wanted me to play sports so that I could learn lessons about life. This is what I think he meant.

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Please make sure you fill out the online student evaluation by 5 pm today. It is the last day to do this. We take these very seriously -- and more importantly, you should never pass up the opportunity to voice your opinion.

The great thing about this country: freedom of speech.

Never forget.

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Hey all:

MIN 252 kids, make sure that you send me your game 2 stuff. If you have issues, email me.

EMB 265 - the room should be open, if not, Randy Little -- COM acedemic specialist -- can let you in.

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Hey all:

Most of you have your first game finished. On Tuesday, we're going to do a debrief -- which means I need everyone here. Please bring your paperwork for game one (if you haven't turned it in) and your outline for game two (the same as game one, character sketch, map, ect).

Also, I'll be posting instructions for the debrief -- but essentially, I need you to bring a written document -- bullet points are fine -- of what went wrong with the first game, solutions you came up with and how you overcame obstacles.

For the second game, you'll need to include a written list of programming issues you had (when you couldn't get something to work) and what you did to overcome that (IOW, how did you solve the problem).

Thanks.

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I get on you about your writing because we've gotten sloppy as a culture. Don't feel bad because even the professionals mess up. This from today's ESPN article. Can you tell me what's wrong?

The Volunteers, who were outrebounded 43-28, dropped to 0-5 in regional semifinals and finished with a school record for victories in a season.