Dr. Jocelyn Steinke
Professor
School of Communication
Program in Gender and Women's Studies
Western Michigan University
[JRN 1000]
Foundations of Journalism
In-Class Assignment #1: Interviewing and Profile Story
Interview someone in class. Take careful notes. Try to get two direct quotes.
Ask basic questions plus questions that will enable you to write an interesting profile story.
Write a one-page, double-spaced profile about this person.
Generate questions and prepare 10 min.
Interview 1 10 min.
Interview 2 10 min.
Write profile 20 min.


