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Identify Sources
Identify the sources you need to interview for the story
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Focus Your Reporting on What Matters
60 min
Create a reporting plan to avoid wasted time and stay organized.
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Create a reporting plan to avoid wasted time and stay organized.
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Plan Interviews
Create a plan for conducting interviews, including how you will contact sources and what questions you will ask
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Determine Key Questions
Determine the key questions you need to ask sources to get the information you need for the story
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Identify Potential Roadblocks
Identify any potential roadblocks or challenges you may face while working on the story
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Plan for Documents
Create a plan for obtaining any necessary documents or records for the story
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Create Reporting Plan
Create a reporting plan with prioritized tasks to help you stay organized and avoid wasted time
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Create Task List
Create a list of tasks you need to complete before the deadline to ensure the story is completed on time
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Plan Research and Interviews
Create a plan for conducting research and interviews to ensure you have all the necessary information for the story
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Focus Your Reporting on What Matters
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Your situation
Describe the story you're working on
List the sources you need to interview
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What is the deadline for the story?
What is the level of complexity for this story?
What are the key questions you need to ask sources?
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Are there any specific documents or records you need to obtain for the story?
Are there any potential roadblocks or challenges you may face while working on the story?
What are your goals for the story?
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What is your plan for conducting interviews?
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What you'll do
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01
Identify Sources
Identify the sources you need to interview for the story
02
Plan Interviews
Create a plan for conducting interviews, including how you will contact sources and what questions you will ask
03
Determine Key Questions
Determine the key questions you need to ask sources to get the information you need for the story
04
Identify Potential Roadblocks
Identify any potential roadblocks or challenges you may face while working on the story
05
Plan for Documents
Create a plan for obtaining any necessary documents or records for the story
06
Create Reporting Plan
Create a reporting plan with prioritized tasks to help you stay organized and avoid wasted time
07
Create Task List
Create a list of tasks you need to complete before the deadline to ensure the story is completed on time
08
Plan Research and Interviews
Create a plan for conducting research and interviews to ensure you have all the necessary information for the story
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You have a story to work on and need to create a plan to avoid wasted time.
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- Story Description
- Sources
- Deadline
- Complexity
- Key Questions
- Documents Needed
- Potential Roadblocks
- Story Goals
- Interview Plan
You'll get
- Your reporting plan is complete
- Tasks are prioritized
- Time-wasting activities are identified and avoided.
By the end of this playbook
You will have:
- Your reporting plan is complete
- Tasks are prioritized
- Time-wasting activities are identified and avoided.
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