Current Events Report

Use the Internet to research and write a report about a current event.

  1. Visit an online news source. You may choose from the following:
  2. Select a current news story and read the article.
  3. In Microsoft Word, take notes on the article. Include the title, author and URL of the source. Do not use copy and paste.
  4. Visit another online news source and find the same event. Read the article.
  5. Add to your notes in Open Office Writer.
  6. Write a brief (about 200 words) report on the event. Your report should include (1) a factual description of what happened and (2) your reaction to the event. Use information from both sources.
  7. Make sure your report is written using standard report guidelines (Times New Roman 12, 1″ margins, heading with name, class, date, double-spaced, header with page number, and the body has indent paragraphs).
  8. At the bottom of the report, cite your sources using proper MLA format. Remember to add “Works Cited” then list your sources. Use a hanging indent.
  9. Save the report with the name Current Event.
  10. Print page out and submit to teacher.

MLA Format Sheet