Parson announces $22 million for nonprofit organizations in the state

Article's link:

https://www.columbiamissourian.com/news/covid19/parson-announces-22-million-for-nonprofit-organizations-in-the-state/article_73c5c8b2-cf76-11ea-a5f3-ef22772fed0f.html

I pitched this story via looking up news releases.

The goal of rewording is to make it less bureaucratic and easier for the average reader to understand.

Clardy provides insight on COVID-19 concerns

https://www.columbiamissourian.com/news/covid19/clardy-provides-insight-on-covid-19-concerns/article_a44bd364-cdc8-11ea-9d54-471ae8294ba6.html

When in a Zoom meeting, ask for the recordings and the accuracy check things in advance.

It is a meeting with a lot of information. It poses challenges for me to sort out key points. A notebook plays a role in the process.

Improve your skills of spotting key points in a limited time.

The content is usually more important in such stories. Sometimes we have to omit other information except for the content in the lead.

Columbia College embraces new instructional mode

Article's link:

https://www.columbiamissourian.com/news/k12_education/columbia-college-embraces-new-instructional-mode/article_3e113f5e-cb88-11ea-b4bd-fb065a1416fa.html

Sometimes I will have trouble contacting my sources to do the accuracy check (to help to make sure their quotes are correct in the context). This story is a typical example. It is vital to finish a story earlier.

Also I need to be ready to ask follow-up questions while interviewing. In this case, when the vice president talked about the preparation of online and virtual classes, I should ask what preparation they make.