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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.
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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.
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