It doesn’t appear that anyone else from Tiger Media Network is covering or has covered this beat. So, I don’t have any other journalists I could talk to about it that respect. However, Nick did comment on my beat description Blog Post and give me a few suggestions on how he thinks I should carry it out and some events that would need covered, such as doing candidate profiles for each candidate so people know who they are and what they stand for.
Notes on how you will cover the beat in person
Due to COVID-19, my beat will be one where I primarily stick to covering things with online resources rather than in-person. For interviews, I will likely stick to Zoom meetings or email.
A document to links with online resources
Since this is a very popular topic right now, there are many places online to find information for my beat. I have multiple fact-checking sites to use and a few other resources to help me make sure my stories are accurate and informational.
A reference list for offline material that can help
I’ve contacted a few instructors within the political science department to help me throughout the semester. I also plan on visiting the library to help research as well. In addition to this, I plan on getting in contact with a few political science students for interviews for future stories.
5 W’s
Who
FHSU students
What
How to prepare for the election – how to spot fake news, advice from Political Science professors
When
The next two months leading up to the election
Where
From home
Why:
So students have access to various resources and can be prepared and informed for the upcoming election.
Lede
The 2020 Presidential Election is just around the corner. In two months, the presidential election will be held, and the leader of our country will be decided for the next four years. For many college students, myself included, this will be our very first time voting in a presidential election. This begs the question: Are you prepared for the election? Being prepared could mean a variety of different things, including registering to vote, researching the candidate’s policies, finding your local polling locations, etc.
Nut graph
This article will provide resources for students to use as they research on their own about the election and gather information before they cast their votes.
Quotes
I have contacted three political science professors about what advice they would give to students who are trying to prepare for the election and what resources they would suggest for students to explore before they cast their votes.
Great content! In addition, don’t forget to review local and state government election websites.