Introduction to Journalism and Reporting by Futurelearn
Explore what makes good journalism as you learn about its origins and where news reporting stands today.
Course Highlights
- Explore key forms of journalism and the history of journalism
- Describe the foundations of good journalism
- Assess headlines and introductions
- Identify the legal and ethical frameworks for journalists
- Discuss the concept of journalism done in 'the Public Interest'
- Explain the principles behind news-writing, interviewing and selecting good quotes
Skills you will learn!
Curriculum
5 Topics
Welcome to the course
Where do we get our news?
The changing shape of journalism
Key forms of journalism
Weekly wrap-up
6 Topics
Welcome to Week 2
What is news?
The building blocks of good journalism
Prepare to create a headline and intro
Peer Graded Assignment
Weekly wrap-up
6 Topics
Welcome to Week 3
The legal and ethical framework for journalists
Ethical dilemmas
Case study analysis
What do we mean by 'the Public Interest'?
Weekly wrap-up
6 Topics
Welcome to Week 4
Exploring the purpose of interviews and what makes a good quote?
Different types of interviews
Getting ready to do your own interview
Try out your interviewing skills
End of Course 1
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