Good Ideas: Assignment #3

Pakistan Burn Victims Turn Beauticians
There is a very good idea as the basis for this article. Even from just reading the title, I'm interested to read the story of these Pakistan burn victims. The topic is somewhat narrow; the author included stuff about the women's past and present, other burn victims in Pakistan, and who and what exactly helped them become beauticians. A lot of good details came from that, but also, the topic has become kinda broader than it needed to be. OK let's go back to the details; they're relevant, good quality, and they answer the things I'm curious about (but saves them for last). The author has quotes like this one: "Every person wishes that he or she is beautiful," says Liaqat, 21. "But in my view, your face is not everything. Real beauty lies inside a person, not outside." which gives good support and shows that the author has gone and done his research and gotten his/her materials. Quotes as details also shows accurateness. Overall, I would give this article a 5 out of 5.

The Coming-Out Stories of Anonymous Bloggers
http://edition.cnn.com/2009/TECH/08/21/outing.anonymous.bloggers/index.html?iref=mpstoryview
The article has a fresh idea for its topic. I mean, no one usually writes about what happens to internet bloggers, you know? Not only is the topic fresh, it's narrow and easy to manage: anonymous bloggers become unmasked. There are many details to the article, like many incidents where bloggers were forced from their anonymity. Lots of quotes, but not too many, which is good. I think I'd give this article maybe a 4.5 out of 5.

Children with Lead Poisoning Jam China Hospital
http://edition.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/asiapcf/08/21/china.lead.poisoning/index.html
Interesting title...Made me wanna read what exactly happened to the poor kids. Topic is narrow and manageable. Quotes and details from companies, government, and parents. Obviously knows a lot about what he/she is talking about. It got a bit dull at the end though 'cause I already found out what I was curious about. I'd give this a 4 out of 5. Still has good ideas, just not the above-and-beyond.