CoverItLive: Patch Covering Obama's Visit

A screen shot from Hartland Patch showing Patch.com's live coverage Friday.

HARTLAND, Michigan — Online journalism often is instant journalism. Right now, you can follow and participate in a discussion about President Barack Obama's visit to an auto plant today in Orion Township.

Check it out at: http://hartland.patch.com/articles/live-president-obama-in-michigan.

Let us know what you think of the coverage in comments below and receive 5 extra credit points. Your comment, though, must be longer than a few sentences. Try to answer the questions: Does this work journalistically? What do you like about it? What don't you like about it?

I hope we get a few takers. You can also go back later and review it. Not as fun, but another way to get the extra credit points. You have until 11:59 p.m. Monday to do this.