ASSIGNMENT #3: INFORMATION MANAGER
DUE: January 27, 2009
VALUE: 25 points
Your name: _____________________ kktc264_________
PREP YOUR DISK & ASSIGNMENT OVERVIEW (2 points)
1. Create a folder on your disk named a03_information (“a - zero - two - information” --- all lower case, no spaces)
2. Download this assignment from the TCOM 264 BlackBoard portal (right-click on link, save target as, save inside
a03_information folder). Once saved, open this local file from your disk in Microsoft Word and type in your answers. Be sure to
save again once you’ve typed in your answers. MAKE SURE YOU ARE SAVING TO YOUR FLASH DRIVE, not the hard drive
of the computer! Save the completed assignment as a03_information.doc inside the a03_information folder on your flash
drive.
3. When done, print out 1 copy of the completed assignment to turn in to the instructor.
4. FTP the a03_information folder (with this completed assignment inside) to the classwork server.
The role of the Information Designer is to conduct research and develop a story plan based on the findings. In this assignment, you will
conduct research on your selected topic, and then develop a story plan (outline), which will clarify the subject matter and media resources.
IDENTIFY TOPIC CLIENT (5 points):
1. Identify Contact Information
Business/Organization/Topic Name: ______________________________________________________________
Business Address:____________________________________________________________________________
Business Phone: _____________________________________________________________________________
Business Email: _____________________________________________________________________________
Business Website: ___________________________________________________________________________
2. Identify the person who would be most useful when trying to gather story information:
Primary Contact Name (first and last):_____________________________________________________________
Primary Contact Job Role/Title: _________________________________________________________________
Primary Contact Phone #:______________________________________________________________________
Primary Contact Email: ________________________________________________________________________
3. Identify the second point of contact, for more information or for backup!
Secondary Contact Name (first and last):__________________________________________________________
Secondary Contact Job Role/Title: _______________________________________________________________
Secondary Contact Phone #:____________________________________________________________________
Secondary Contact Email: _____________________________________________________________________
4. How long has this business/organization/topic been around (absolute date or year)?_________________________
5. Why does it exist? What is its purpose in the community? ____________________________________________
6. Why did you select this topic? What made it seem interesting to you?____________________________________
7. What is your MISSION for this story? What are you hoping to achieve by publicizing this topic? ________________
8-10 Who is your target audience?
Locale: [ ] BGSU Students [ ] BGSU Faculty & Staff [ ] Community members [ ] Ohioans [ ] World-wide
Age: [ ] Children age 12 & under [ ] Teens [ ] Age 18-30 [ ] Age 31-55 [ ] Seniors
Ethnicity: [ ] African-American [ ] Caucasian [ ] Hispanic [ ] Other [ ] Doesn’t matter
Last Updated: January 2009
TCOM 264 – Kling
Spring 2009
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