Advanced Journalism (Wednesday, April 12, 3rd period)

[imanaturalblond.livejournal.com]

"Morning," Rita said. On the students' desks, there were copies of the latest few issues of school paper. "Today, we're talking about editing and proofreading others' work. Find something in the last three issues that you find to be poor journalism, for whatever reason."

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Re: Proofread! Annoy Rita! Et Cetera!

[imanaturalblond.livejournal.com]

"The question isn't whether it's cute, Mr. Crichton. I'm not arguing that," Rita replied. "It's whether it's inclusive enough to mention every relationship on campus. And I doubt that it does; ergo, your point doesn't stand."

Re: Proofread! Annoy Rita! Et Cetera!

[whitedeathpod.livejournal.com]

"Bummer. But, my first point? How was that?"

Re: Proofread! Annoy Rita! Et Cetera!

[imanaturalblond.livejournal.com]

"...I suppose that makes sense, but it's also not presented as fact, is it?"

Re: Proofread! Annoy Rita! Et Cetera!

[whitedeathpod.livejournal.com]

"Your instructions didn't say to find bad factual arguments," John points out. "It was a generalization made in the media. The author used Fandom as an overlay for everyone. Can't do that."

Re: Proofread! Annoy Rita! Et Cetera!

[imanaturalblond.livejournal.com]

Rita...actually smiled.

"Well done."

Re: Proofread! Annoy Rita! Et Cetera!

[whitedeathpod.livejournal.com]

"What?" John cups a hand near his ear. "I'm sorry...could you repeat that?"

Re: Proofread! Annoy Rita! Et Cetera!

[imanaturalblond.livejournal.com]

"I said well done. Don't ruin it."