In order to get that clearance, you must either call me or email me before class. Please follow up all telephone calls with a written note. Labs As for labs, you are required to attend. The beauty of lab hours is that they provide you with full access to your TA, you can get her recommendations for sources, ask her to look over an early draft of our story, or get her to comment on your lead. This would then say what your story is about.
Budget lines are crucial to a smooth newsroom operation.
The slug, or story name, should be descriptive enough that it can be identified with your story. It should also include a description of what your story is, your name, and the length. These postings are due at 4 p.m. each Thursdays, even if you are turning the story in. That weekly lab budget will be posted in your lab, so you will have an idea of what your fellow students are working on. Assignments and Due Dates You can start developing your story ideas about these areas now by beginning to carefully monitor the Austin American-Statesman to see how other reporters are looking at their beat.