I need to make like a newsworthy story but it has to be graphic.. like a bar graph.. it has to be on something job related on something in my Town of Kalamazoo. Does anyone have any ideas what I could research and do my bargraph on?
Recently the Kalamazoo Gazette has published graphs and charts about the effect of the Kalamazoo Promise. I believe they showed statistics related to high school graduation and college success. You might also find charts and graphs for MEAP and other test scores.
Here's one.
http://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2013/03/kalamazoo_promise_analysis_rea.html
so if I made a chart based off one of these charts already used.. would that be considered plagiarism?
It would be plagiarism as long as you cited your source.
It would ~not~ be plagiarism if you cite your source.
Aside from editing the awesome Ms. Sue, You might make a chart which tracks the accuracy of the initial projected effect charts of the policies, compared to their real life results.
Thanks, Ken.
To create a newsworthy story involving a graphic, such as a bar graph, related to jobs in your town of Kalamazoo, you can follow these steps:
1. Research Local Job Market: Start by researching the job market in Kalamazoo. Look for relevant data or statistics about industries, employment rates, job growth or decline, or any significant changes.
2. Choose a Specific Job Sector: Narrow down your focus to a specific job sector that has either experienced significant growth or faces challenges in Kalamazoo. This will make your story more specific and easier to analyze with a bar graph.
3. Collect Data: Gather data related to the chosen job sector. You can search for official government reports, local business surveys, or job market analyses. Look for information such as the number of jobs, average salaries, unemployment rates, or job openings.
4. Determine the Story Angle: Decide on the angle or perspective you'd like to present in your news story. Whether you want to highlight a success story in a specific industry or explore challenges faced by certain job sectors, your angle will shape the narrative of your graph and add interest.
5. Create a Bar Graph: Once you have collected the relevant data, use spreadsheet software like Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets to create a bar graph. Input the data and ensure that your graph is clear, visually appealing, and easily understandable for readers.
6. Craft Your Story: Write an engaging news story to accompany your bar graph. Start with an attention-grabbing headline and provide a brief introduction that sets the context for your graph. Then explain the significance of the data, highlight any trends or patterns, and provide insights or interviews from experts or individuals in the field.
Remember to maintain accuracy, balance, and a clear narrative structure to create a compelling and newsworthy story.