Course Description:
Are you always the first one to know what’s going on at school or in your town? Maybe your Facebook or Instagram accounts are the reliable place for others to find the latest breaking news? If so, you are just the kind of person every online, print, and broadcast news outlet is searching for, and Journalism: Investigating the Truth is the perfect course for you! Learn how to write a lead that really “grabs” your readers, interview sources effectively, and write engaging news stories. You will explore the history of journalism and see how the modern world of social media can provide an excellent platform for news. Turn your writing, photography, and collaborative skills into an exciting and rewarding journalism career.
Prerequisite: None
Course Length: 1 Semester
Credits: 0.5 Credit
Units at a Glance
1: The History of American Journalism
2: New Media Versus Old Media
3: Press Law & Journalistic Ethics
4: Understanding Rhetoric, Bias, and Point of View
5: Photojournalism, Social Media, & Advertising
6: How to Write Stellar News Stories
7: Researching your Story Wisely and Well
8: Using Personal and Observational Sources
9: Preparing Posts for Publication
10: Understanding the Publication Process