This document provides information about an Introduction to Journalism class taught by Professor Michael Rizzo on April 23, 2020. The class focused on following up on interviewing techniques and featured an interview with ESPN reporter Megan Murphy. Students were assigned a 250-word story about the interview with Megan Murphy to be completed for the next class on April 27. The document also recapped information from the previous class about photojournalism and provided reminders to check Blackboard for assignments and to contact the professor if needing help catching up.

1. JOU 1000
Introduction to Journalism
Professor Michael Rizzo
Director, Journalism Program
Division of Mass Communication
College of Professional Studies
April 23, 2020

2. JOU 1000
Introduction to Journalism
Previous Class – April 20
Photojournalism

3. JOU 1000
Introduction to Journalism
TODAY’S CLASS
Follow-up on interviewing
Interview with ESPN’S Megan Murphy

4. RECAP
Photos need to convey drama,
action and the human element
Anticipate, research, prioritise,
practice, interact and be invisible

5. CHECK BLACKBOARD for any
missing assignments which are
indicated by a 0 grade
Attendance and assignments
are all part of your grade
Let me know when we can connect
to help you catch up

6. Megan Murphy
Class of 2016
B.S., Journalism

7. Assignment for Monday April 27
2020 class
Write a 250 word story about
today’s session with Megan
Murphy.
Look for other announcements
on other content for Monday’s
class.