Introduction

          The reporter's task in covering events based on the spoken word is to select from the welter of words those that best summarize the heart of the event. These key quotes are usually paraphrased in the lead and then directly quoted high in the story.
          The story will consist mostly of quotations of the speaker(s). For meetings, panel discussions and symposia, the story theme usually is the consensus reached, although sharp disagreement can form the lead, too. Audience reaction, if significant, should be part of the story. Location and sponsor are secondary.

          In this chapter, you will find the following. Please click on the left menu to begin.

Introduction
Check It (1): Penalties
Check It (2): Edit
Exercises I: Speeches
        A. Award
        B. Kovach
        D. Cecil
Exercises II: Meetings
        A. Council
        B. Boards
        C. Legacy
Assignment
        Clubs
Exercises III: News Conferences
        A. Reject
        B. Minors
Exercise IV: Panel Discussions and Symposia
        Teaching
Campus Projects
        A. Altruism
        B. Social Scene
        C. Interracial
        D. Credit Cards (2)
Community Projects
        A. Mail
        B. DWI
        C. Markswomen
Home Assignment
        A. Oops
        B. Guide
Class Discussion
        Indefensible
Search
        Households