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Dan Rather on Journalism & Finding the Truth in the News by Udemy
Learn to ask the right questions & tell captivating stories. Practical advice for journalists & avid news consumers.
Course Highlights
- Analyze and investigate all news you consume and become more informed
- Tell a compelling story, both on paper and in person, that moves audiences and effectively conveys your point of view
- Produce sharp, concise writing that gets your message across and leaves the reader wanting more
- Effortlessly present in front of a crowd or in front of the camera with confidence
- Comprehend the power and necessity of the freedom of the press and its role in our lives
Skills you will learn!
Curriculum
1 Topic
Welcome
6 Topics
The Importance of Journalists in a Democracy
The Politicalization of News
Technology and Journalism
The Corporatization of News
The Trivialization of News
Exercise: Review the News
12 Topics
Introduction
Hurricane Carla
Civil Rights Movement
Kennedy Assassination
Vietnam War
Nixon & Watergate
China & Tiananmen Square
Afghanistan
Iraq War
The Killian Documents
Election 2016
Exercise: Write Your Own Broadcast
4 Topics
Golden Interview Rules: Preparation and Listening
Case Study: Saddam Hussein
Case Study: Carly Simon
Exercise: The Importance of the Interview
3 Topics
To Write Well Think Well
Storytelling is Key
Exercise: Practice Writing
3 Topics
Presenting and Communicating
Speaking to The Camera
Exercise: Prepare a Speech
4 Topics
Rather's Rules for How to Stay Ahead
The Great Eight: Thoughts to Live By
Lessons Learned from World Leaders
Lessons for Journalists on Investigating Controversial Stories
1 Topic
Conclusion
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