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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