Here is the set of instructions for your FIELDWORK before drafting your feature article. Now that you have already formed your groups and have assigned the kind of description (PERSON, PLACE, EVENT, TREND), it is now time to plan for your data gathering procedures. Remember to focus on the kind of description you are assigned to and the topic of your paper. Follow the following procedures:
1. Finalize the subject of your article. Make sure that it suits the theme that your group has selected. 2. Do the necessary data gathering for the specific kind of description. 3. On January 8, be ready with the accomplished fieldwork sheet and detailed outline of the paper. Follow correct outlining format.
*PERSON: * Prepare interview questions and set interview schedule. * Bring the fieldwork sheet 1 and observe your interviewee closely. * Jot down important notes and other additional information. * Take pictures. * Write a detailed outline of your feature article.
*PLACE: * Prepare your plan before going to the place that you will feature. * Bring the fieldwork sheet 2 and explore the place. * Jot down important notes and other additional information. * Take pictures of the place. * Write a detailed outline of your feature article.
*EVENT: * Prepare your plan before attending the event that you will feature. * Bring the fieldwork sheet 3 and observe the atmosphere during the event. * Jot down important notes and other additional information. * Take pictures of event highlights/ * Write a detailed outline of your feature article.
*TREND * Do initial research of the topic of your feature article. * Find people who can give additional information about your topic and interview them. * Bring the fieldwork sheet 4 as you do your fieldwork. * Jot down important notes and other additional information. * Take pictures. * Write a detailed outline of