WK 2 21 Jan

Tracking down evidence

Carl Bernstein (left) and Bob Woodward

Lecture / Q&A

What is evidence? What makes it credible? What makes it compelling? Mapping out evidence in time and space. 

WK 2 Detail

PITCHES

  • Reviewing the elements and purpose of a pitch
  • What is (and is not) a central investigative question?

WORKSHOP

  • Writing tutorial: what makes a compelling sentence? Passive vs active, abstract vs concrete
  • Create a timeline and evidence map

HOMEWORK

  • Watch/read assigned materials for next week
  • Click the “Homework Tools” tab at the bottom of this page for homework instructions and tools