Imagine how the story will affect your readers. Dig for the information to reveal it. You are not an expert. You are a reporter. Don't be afraid to double-check your information.
Intelligent ignorance can be a good quality in a reporter.
Use all your senses. Capture the sound, smell, taste, feel, as well as the sight of the story. Remember that people want to read about people. Get names, ages, titles, addresses and more. Record the details that reveal people acting and reacting with each other.