Carry a reporter's notepad with you at all times. You never know when you'll come across a good story. Also, use it for jotting down story ideas. Each unexcused absence drops your grade. If you cut class, it's up to YOU to contact me to find out what you missed.
Deadlines are crucial in the news business.
Miss a few in the real world and you'll be fired. I will lower your grade on late work. There will be regular current events quizzes . Read at least one newspaper daily, preferably The New York Times or Philadelphia Inquirer , or scan the AP wire . Since this is a feature writing class, you should be reading articles written by those who have mastered the form.