Sources

There are three types of sources that writers should resort to when writing a news story:

1. Everyday person (being impacted by the news)

2. Subject expert

3. Someone with control over policy

Each individual will be able to offer a different view and prime information to keep the story well rounded, unbiased, and interesting.

For our news stories covering college students and credit card debt, I sought out three sources that are directly related to local college students and the debt they have accumulated.

1. Hannah Riches; A sophomore at Towson University currently has two credit car and uses them for small purchases and building credit. She received a credit card application in the mail about a year ago and applied. Originally, her limit was $1,000 but has since increased to $1,500. Hannah has never been in credit card debt and would be a great resource for college students on how to remain debt free. I'll be able to interview her extensively for the actual story.

2. Chevy Chase Bank; The bank of choice on Towson's campus is always advertising new credit card deals for expense-ridden students. I would interview a bank representative about applying for a credit card and hopefully get rough statistics on Towson students who apply and how many are in debt.

3. Deb Moriarty; the vice president of student affairs at Towson University would be able to give me information on the campus policies for credit card sales and solicitation. I'll see her Tuesday morning and set up a meeting time.


As for my story, I want to focus on what Towson students can do to pay off their accumulated debt or avoid debt all together. All of my sources will be able to provide insight on how to manage debt and still gain the benefits of having a credit card.