JRN101 Newsgathering and Writing (8)
Abstract
This subject introduces students to fundamentals of news reporting practice. It examines basic techniques of information gathering, story construction, and core journalistic writing skills appropriate to a variety of media platforms. Students apply these principles in an authentic newsroom environment (radio and online). |
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+ Subject Availability Modes and Location
Session 2 | Internal | Bathurst Campus | Distance | Bathurst Campus |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: JRN101
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
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Subject informationDuration | Grading System | School: |
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One session | HD/FL | School of Communication and Creative Industries |
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Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to generate ideas and gather information for basic news stories
- be able to evaluate and apply news values in framing stories
- be able to distinguish the stylistic requirements for print, broadcast and online news writing
- be able to write basic news stories for a variety of media platforms
- be able to competently work in teams
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SyllabusThe subject will cover the following topics:
- Generating news stories
- Gathering information for news stories
- Elementary interview techniques
- News values and story framing
- Basic news writing for print, broadcast and online
- Team work skills
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The information contained in the 2016 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 06 September 2016. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.