Journalism Assignment

There are two pieces of work required: an extended essay or feature (or broadcast/multimedia equivalent) of
3,000 words or more, and a reflective commentary of the same (no more than 1,500 words).
**I want to focus on issues/ phenomenon in Hong Kong for the long read feature/ story. Please try to write it
from a perspective of a Hong Kongese. If its related to anything political, please do it neutrally.*
The main point to emphasise is that your main piece is a long-read feature/story – the kind of which you can
find in, say, the Guardian long-reads or magazines like Prospect, Sight and Sound, the New Statesman etc. It
can involve interviewing people, research, reportage, analysis, opinion – all the things that make the subject
engaging to a general reader. And it must demonstrate an understanding of story-telling techniques as set out
in the attached brief.
This is 3,000 words or more. The second piece – 1,500 words – is a reflection on your major piece. It can be
more of an academic/formal piece in which you can cite theories/texts/articles etc. Or it could simply reflect
on your long read in a less formal way, if you so wish – as long as you point out the
advantages/disadvantages/benefits/problems of the approach you took in your first piece.
The feature/ story must demonstrate:
· Originality The subject and treatment must be new in some crucial respect – if only a local take on an
international or national issue
· Storytelling skills The project must show your ability as a storyteller
· Research The project must be thoroughly researched in every way, using everything from relevant
statistical data to relevant participant observation
· Ethical and legal awareness You must stick to the rules