INTRODUCTION TO JOURNALISM

Assignment 2 Planning Outline & Writing Instructions

Students are required to complete the Assignment Planning Outline before starting Assignment 2. The outline helps organise topic selection, research direction, and interview preparation.

After submitting the outline, students may proceed with writing the full assignment, which includes both news and feature articles based on research and interview data.

Summary of Requirements

Choose ONE current and relevant news event or social issue

Conduct background research using credible sources

Plan and conduct interviews (minimum recommended: three sources)

Submit TWO written articles:

A 400-word news article using inverted pyramid structure

A 1000-word feature article with deeper narrative and interview insights

Each article must include a relevant photo with caption

The assignment carries 100 marks, and the submission deadline is Week 7 (6 March 2026, 5 PM).

Important

Students must refer to the attached document for the full instructions, template, and detailed requirements before completing the task.