Monday, March 15, 2010

3-15-10 Peer Edits of Feature Story

You should read two of your classmates' articles today. Post the following feedback to your blog. The final draft is due tomorrow before you come to class.

Peer Editing Feedback

1. What are some areas that could use more detail? Why?

2. What additional sources might the author use? Does the lead involve you in the story?

3. Does the story contain a well defined scene (a detailed description of someone doing something or something happening)? What is it? If not, make a suggestion for a scene that might work.

4. What would you like to see or hear more of? Less of? Include, any other suggestions you have for improvement.

You should also read the following two articles to modify content in your story:

More information on story ledes

The power of details in a story

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