This document outlines the criteria and requirements for a media production blog assignment. Students must post evidence of their research, planning, and design work for a local newspaper to their blog. There are three grading criteria related to blog presentation: ease of browsing, organization of posted content, and communication skills. Students must complete research on conventions of local newspapers, target audiences, ownership of local papers, and potential stories. They must design sketches of newspaper pages and plans for additional promotional materials. All evidence must be posted to the blog by deadlines.