INTRODUCTION
Outstanding sports writers possess a variety of different skills.
The first part of this assignment asks you to examine a piece of quality sports writing and identify some of the key writing skills that went into it.
The second part of this assignment focuses on cliches.
A cliche is defined as “a phrase or opinion that is overused and betrays a lack of original thought”.
Cliches are used as a crutch by both athletes and broadcasters.
You should try to eliminate using cliches as much as possible in your writing.
**NOTE: THIS IS A TWO-PART ASSIGNMENT**
OBJECTIVE
- To identify the most important qualities shared by outstanding sports writers
You’ll do that by:
1) Analyzing an example of sportswriting of your choice
2) Creating a Top 10 list of qualities associated with outstanding BROADCAST WRITERS
- To identify cliches and replace them with more original language in your copy
INSTRUCTIONS
WATCH THE VIDEO BELOW FOR A STEP-BY-STEP EXPLANATION OF HOW TO SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE THIS ASSIGNMENT:
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ASSIGNMENT REQUIREMENTS
PART I :
**(PART II INSTRUCTIONS ARE NEAR THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE. MAKE SURE YOU COMPLETE BOTH PARTS OF THE ASSIGNMENT)**
To complete the first part of this assignment, you must find an example of great sports writing.
Your writing sample can showcase either broadcast writing or print writing (broadcast is preferred).
Surf sports websites or do a Google search to find the article or video you plan to use for this assignment.
**If you pick a broadcast writing sample, you will need to send me a link from your video source. You do NOT need to have the script written out- just send me a video sample.**
NOTE: Sports debate shows generally aren’t scripted, so do NOT use the debate portion of a debate show for your example. Find something you know is likely scripted (Examples: Scott Van Pelt’s “One Big Thing”, introductions to highlights on SportsCenter, “Face Time” on Around the Horn, local sportscasts).
Prepare a three-to-five minute presentation video breaking down:
1) Why the sample you’ve chosen is effective
2) Why it’s an example of great sports writing
The entire presentation video will be based on your own personal opinion.
*Begin your presentation video by explaining the piece of outstanding sports writing you chose.
*Be sure to include WHY THE SAMPLE YOU’VE CHOSEN IS EFFECTIVE and WHY IT’S AN EXAMPLE OF GREAT SPORTS WRITING.
NOTE: If you choose a broadcast writing clip, you do NOT need to include video of the example of outstanding sports writing you chose in your presentation video. You have the option of including clips of your sample if you want to, but it is NOT MANDATORY.
Part of your presentation video MUST include you on camera performing your material.
*Conclude your presentation video by *reading over* EITHER GRAPHICS OR KEYNOTE/POWERPOINT SLIDES listing your Top 10 list of qualities associated with outstanding BROADCAST WRITERS (note: not broadcasters, BROADCAST WRITERS) and *summarize what each quality means*
**Your Keynote (or PowerPoint) slides need to be edited into your project if you choose to use them.**
**After you show us your Top 10 list in your presentation video, point out which qualities in your Top 10 list were displayed in the writing sample you chose and specifically explain WHERE THEY WERE USED in the piece of writing you chose.**
Again, be sure to edit the Keynote (or PowerPoint) slides into your project on iMovie (or another editing program you’re comfortable with).
*The Keynote slides should match the audio they’re paired with and should appear in the appropriate portions of your presentation video.*
**To do create a video of your slides for editing purposes, create a Keynote (or PowerPoint) presentation with slides for your Top 10 qualities. Go to the top of the page and click on “File” (make sure you’re in the Keynote or PowerPoint program before you do this). Bring your cursor down to “Export To” and then click on “Movie”. You’ll be given options for when to go to the next slide and have any “builds” come onto the screen. I recommend changing the settings to give you 15-20 seconds between slides to give you more leeway for editing them. Once you’ve created your movie file, upload it into iMovie (or whatever editing program you’re using) and proceed to edit the clips into your presentation video.**
**PART II INSTRUCTIONS- REMEMBER: YOU NEED TO COMPLETE BOTH PARTS OF THIS ASSIGNMENT**
PART II:
To complete the second part of this assignment, follow the instructions below:
1) Read the script below and identify the cliches embedded within it:
WHEN IT COMES TO HOCKEY… WAYNE GRETZKY IS IN A LEAGUE OF HIS OWN.
THE CANADIAN SUPERSTAR HAS BEEN ON TOP OF HIS GAME SINCE HE WAS A TEENAGER… AND NO ONE WILL EVER SURPASS HIS DOMINANCE IN THE SPORT.
SKILLED, SMART, AND POSSESSING THE HEART OF A CHAMPION… GRETZKY WON FOUR STANLEY CUPS… AND RETIRED WITH MORE THAN SIXTY N-H-L STATISTICAL RECORDS.
YOU CAN’T SAY ENOUGH ABOUT HIM.
WAYNE GRETZKY’S MORE THAN JUST “THE GREAT ONE”.
HE’S “THE GREATEST ONE”.
REMEMBER: A cliche is defined as “a phrase or opinion that is overused and betrays a lack of original thought”. Cliches are used as a crutch by both athletes and broadcasters. You should try to eliminate using cliches as much as possible in your writing.
2) Rewrite the script replacing the cliches with original language
3) Send me your script in a Word or PDF document
4) Record yourself on camera reading your new script, and send me the video file of your recording
*PLEASE READ YOUR SCRIPT OUT OF THE TELEPROMPTER PROGRAM ON RUNDOWN CREATOR SO YOU CAN GET PROMPTER PRACTICE*
**You should’ve received an email with you Rundown Creator account information. Click the link in your email to get started. Then head to https://www.rundowncreator.com/fullsail/Login.php to use the program.**
HERE’S A LINK THAT EXPLAINS EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT RUNDOWN CREATOR:
You need to upload and submit the following items:
1) The example of great sports writing you’ve selected in a PDF document with a link to your source
**Remember- If you picked a broadcast writing sample, you will need to send me a LINK OF THE VIDEO. You do NOT need to have the script written out- just send me a video sample.**
2) Your presentation video (uploaded directly to FSO)
**NOTE: There is a 500 MB limit for uploading files in FSO. If your file is over that limit, either reduce the file size (Google how to do this- one program you can download is https://handbrake.fr/ OR upload your video to YouTube and send me the link via FSO message)**
3) A Word or PDF document of the script you rewrote that replaces cliches with original language
4) A video of you performing your new cliche-less script from Part II of this assignment (upload this video directly to FSO)
*DEADLINE: Sunday, January 12, 11:59 p.m. (EST)*
**REMEMBER: During your presentation video, point out which qualities in your Top 10 list were displayed in the writing sample you chose and specifically explain WHERE THEY WERE USED in the piece of writing you chose.**
**SLIDES OF KEYNOTES RELATING TO THIS ASSIGNMENT HAVE BEEN ATTACHED AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE FOR YOU TO REFER TO AS YOU WRITE**
DELIVERABLE DUE
Upload four files:
1) A PDF file with a link to your source of outstanding broadcast writing
2) A video file of your presentation
3) A Word or PDF file with your new cliche-less script from Part II of the assignment
4) A video of you reading your new cliche-less script
Your “Top 10 list of qualities associated with BROADCAST WRITERS” must be presented in the form of Keynote (or PowerPoint) slides edited into your presentation video. You can use graphics for your Top 10 list if you’d prefer to
Include your last name as the first part of your submission’s file title (Example: Smith_SCBS_Assign1_PresentationVideo, Smith_SCBS_Assign1_WritingSource, Smith_SCBS_Assign1_NewScript, Smith_SCBS_Assign1_NewScriptVideo)
GRADE WEIGHT – 10%
This assignment will be graded using the rubric included below.
Your assignment must include ALL requirements to earn full credit.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
Review the Academic Integrity section of the student manual and ensure that your assignment submissions do not plagiarize or violate any academic integrity principles of Full Sail University before you submit this assignment.
Please note that resubmitting work completed in a previous attempt at the course is considered a form of plagiarism and academic dishonesty.
Violation of this policy can have severe consequences.
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