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Home and Garden Reporter(s)

Suelynne Composta is a master gardener. She has lived in New Jersey for more than 25 years, and before that in a farming community in Virginia. She was recently returned from working for the Army as a civilian volunteer.

Art U. Desynin , a journalist and architect, who recently returned from World War II, writes about improving homes through home design and improvements , as well as a home improvement column. When the editor asks, Art also writes some horticultural articles focusing on landscaping.

Assignment

As background, you will answer general questions that Pete Peterson posed to everyone at the first meeting. Some of the research can be incorporated into your report. Then in your article, you will answer specific questions that you were assigned.

Research your area of responsibility. (Use Internet sources, library resources, and interviews)

Take notes on answering the questions posed; see if other questions should be asked (add these questions)

Write an article of 700 to 1000 words on your topic. Your first draft should include all references either as end notes or in the body of the text. Your final copy can put these as end notes to give to the Editor.

Measure your report against the rubric (evaluation chart) provided. Make any needed alterations to improve your report.