Public sociology

Assignment Three: Pitching a Blog/Vlog or Op-Ed (with AI Brainstorming) Points: 50 Submission: Written pitch in word document uploaded + ChatGPT share link at bottom of pitch This assignment asks you to practice what it is like to pitch an idea for a public-facing blog or op-ed to an editor (me). You will use AI intentionally and transparently as part of your brainstorming process, then write the pitch in your own words. Your final public piece could eventually be: A written blog post or op-ed A short video blog For this assignment, you are only pitching the idea, not writing the full piece. Required AI Brainstorming (Before You Write) You must use ChatGPT through CSU Chico to brainstorm your pitch. Go to: Links to an external site. Sign in using your CSU Chico account (For more detailed info about accessing your CSU Chico ChatGPT account see the syllabus) What to Use AI For You should use AI to help you: Clarify your core idea Identify possible platforms and audiences Test headlines or hooks Think through why your topic is timely right now What AI Should Not Do Write the pitch for you Draft paragraphs you submit Replace your own thinking or voice ( I want you in this!) Required AI Prompt (Use This or Something Very Close) You may copy and paste the prompt below into ChatGPT: Prompt: I am a sociology student in a public sociology course and am preparing for an assignment to pitching a short public-facing blog or op-ed about [insert sociological topic you have been focusing on]. Help me brainstorm: Possible platforms where this piece could be published Likely audiences for each platform Potential headlines or hooks Why this topic is timely right now Do not write the pitch for me. I will write the final pitch myself. What You Will Submit in Canvas You must submit two things: Your written pitch (300450 words), written in your own words in a word document uploaded to the Canvas dropbox. Your ChatGPT share link, showing your brainstorming conversation Use the Share option in the upper-right corner of ChatGPT Paste the share link into the bottom of your word document with your pitch Important: You must use your CSU Chico ChatGPT account If I cannot open the share link, points will be deducted Submissions without a share link will not receive full credit Your Pitch Must Address In clear, public-facing language: What is the core issue or story you want to tell? Why is this issue important right now? Who is the intended audience? What platform are you pitching this to, and why is it a good fit? This should connect to your audience, too. Why should someone read or watch this piece instead of scrolling past it? How will you draw on what you have studied so far (e.g., legislation, research articles, news) to support your story?