feature writing

COMM 205 – SPR 2021 final project

20% of final grade

Do ONE of the following:

Write two blog postings. Imagine you already have an internet blog set up and you need to submit two separate postings. 250 words for each posting (plus or minus 10 words).

Any topics you choose.

This assignment is to be done in conversational internet writing (blog) style in your voice.

You must include an engaging title on both of the two postings.

OR

Write one print feature story about someone you know. This is to be written in feature writing style and contain 500 words (plus or minus 10 words). Features are written in the diamond formula.

You must include an engaging title.

Your story must contain at least three direct quotes in the quoting style you’ve been taught.

You may profile anyone with an interesting story to tell. Do not include any references to yourself in the writing.

Rubric:

· Grammar & punctuation. Spelling. Sentences make sense: 15 per cent

· Proper use of writing style, quote style and sentence structure: 20 per cent

· Tell an interesting story that keeps the reader engaged: 45 per cent

· Engaging first paragraph (first 3-5 sentences): 10 per cent

· Engaging headline/titles: 5 per cent

· Word count met: 5 per cent