For a class assignment, students must attend a public media event related to government or journalism, such as a city council meeting or press conference. They must then submit a paper summarizing the event, explaining how it illustrates a course concept, and giving their opinion on the ethics of the event's content. The overall paper cannot exceed 2 pages and should focus on the key points and learnings.

1. For this assignment you will be required to attend a public media event or to conduct research (if
attendance is not feasible) where public journalism is practiced such as such as courts, city
council meetings, the legislature and press conferences and other media events. This
event/research should have direct relevance to the course material. You will be expected to:
Briefly summarize the content of the event. Explain how you think the event illustrates a concept
(s) covered in the course. Present your personal opinion about what this content of the event
means in relation to ethics. What did you learn by completing this exercise? Each summary,
illustration, and opinion must be no more than 2 double spaced pages in total. Focus on the key
points and learnings.