The Modules
 

In 10 modules with assignments you will learn:

The World of Journalism:                                     Writing Skills: 
o The history of media and the free press.              o Improving your writing.
o The role of new technology.                                  o What is house style?
o The role of the journalist today.                             o How to file copy.
New Stories:                                                           Features and Specialisms: 
o How to write a news story.                                   o How to plan and write a feature.
o The importance of the intro.                                  o How to write a press release. 
o How to find the right angle.                                   o The role of the photo-journalist.
Interviewing:                                                          Courts: 
o Developing interviewing techniques.                     o The structure of the courts.
o How to ask the right questions.                            o How to write a safe court story.
o Preventing the pitfalls.                                           o What are inquests?
Law:                                                                        Public Administration:
o What is defamation?                                             o The importance of Local and Central Govt.
o What is copyright?                                                o What is the role of Europe?
o The legal pitfalls for today's journalists.                o Covering council meetings.
TV and Radio:                                                        Where To Go From Here: 
o The role of radio, TV and the internet.                  o Further training.
o How the radio/TV newsroom works.                    o Writing a strong CV.
o Writing your news bulletin.                                    o How does a freelance work?

Each module contains two relevant assignments - there is no formal exam to sit.