Imagine the members of our class as a think tank for the Greater Shreveport-Bossier area. Something scholastic, but easy to read, with tons of information and insight. This article will need to be well researched and written to the journalistic guidelines established by the publication. While there will be no guarantee of final publication, the possibility is strong that publication will occur. So this is your chance to take on the role of the Cub Reporter.
Journalistic writing possesses certain guidelines and criteria.
Composing a similar 2000 word piece for a professional journal is another matter. The focus of your article will need to be a specific aspect of your selected religion which bears further academic exploration and analysis. Of course, this project will require a different intensity of research and writing, considering your intended audience will be other academics rather than the general public. Of course, the professor will assist you by proofreading the letter, directing your reading and research and locating the individual with whom you might correspond. Of course, we will have the standard reading assignments and exploration of subject matter in class, but because of your intensive work, it will be assumed that each student shall be actively engaged in conversation, discussion and class leadership.