Sources for final project (more on p. 71 of IR)

You are required to have at least two; preferably more. Here are some general types of individuals to consider when thinking of sources. For our discussion today, imagine we are writing a story about the religious people preaching and handing out Bibles on campus.

1. Newsmakers
   • People who take part in newsworthy events.
   • Information: Their memories, recollections, opinions about event.
   • In our example: The preachers, those handing out Bibles, students engaging or witnessing the proselytizing.
2. Spokespeople
   • Representatives of organization
   • Information: The institution's stand on an issue.
   • In our example: Local church representatives, campus representatives.
3. Experts
   • Those who can provide expert analysis or opinion
   • Information: What do scholars, experts or specialists consider to be the cause or reason for news.
   • In our example: Professor of religious studies
4. Official records
   • Information accumulated by institutions: Government, corporate, NGOs or NPOs
   • Information: Crime reports, budget reports, addresses, taxes, other records.
   • In our example: Records of individuals, church
5. Reference material
   • From secondary sources: Encyclopedias, newspapers, magazines, reliable online material.
   • Information: Facts, data, statistics, information
   • In our example: History of preachers on our campus, others.
6. Ordinary people
   • Personal on the street
   • Information: Reaction to impact of policy or other story focus
   • In our example: Inapplicable -- only those engaged with or witnessing preacher would be worth quoting.