Inauguration Story Proposal (Assignment #3)

To: Dr. Morris
From: Nikki Dotson

Subject: The Presidential Inauguration and what it means to Americans. In other words, what can be taken from it.

Scope: By doing this column, I would include a brief history about inauguration day, cite specific inauguration days using past articles, and convey what the day means to Americans and on a personal level.

Need: To show how important and insightful this day is to Americans and to bring attention to the progression of it by highlighting President Obama.

Methods: I will start by giving the readers a trip back in time and highlight other inauguration days by pulling certain details from them that makes them stand out. After doing this, I will showcase what Americans can take from this day using articles and columns and what I myself take from it. I will also mention the unique attributes of President Obama in regard to this inauguration day. I will be viewing this on television.

Sources: The main sources I intend to use are past articles from major newspapers including The New York Times, The Washington Post, etc. pulled from databases. I will also find scholarly sources that provide information about past presidential inaugurations. I also hope to find columns that reflect opinions on past inaugurations and this one from newspapers.

Presentation: This would be a 1,000 column that would include historical facts about inauguration day, journalistic opinions and articles on the day, and finally how the day effects me on a personal level.

Follow-up: If needed, I would write a follow-up piece reflecting opinions on the inauguration of President Obama on January 21, 2013.