JRN 3001 Journalism Publication

SubjectCat-NbrClassTermModeDescriptionUnitsCampus
JRN3001150352, 2002EXTJournalism Publication1.00TWMBA
Academic Group:FOART
Academic Org:FOA004
HECS Band:1
ASCED Code:100703

Contents


STAFFING:

Examiner: Dianne Jones
Moderator: Craig Burgess



PRE-REQUISITES:

Pre-requisite: JRN 2003 or JRN 3002


SYNOPSIS:

This course focuses on developing advanced skills in print, journalism. Students will work under the guidance of a journalist to develop journalism projects suitable for publication in the print media. Students will be expected to develop solid research skills using computer-assisted reporting and other research techniques. Enterprise reporting will be strongly encouraged.


OBJECTIVES:

On successful completion of this course, students will:

  • Have acquired knowledge and techniques, at an advanced level, of a major journalistic method;

  • Be able to identify the information and resources needed to complete publications in the journalistic medium of print;

  • Be able to prepare a project of professional standard for publication in two journalistic styles;

  • Be able to make decisions on a broad range of ethical issues involved with the practice of journalism.



    • TOPICS:


    DescriptionWeighting (%)
    1. Contact Development
    		 10.00
    2. Planning and Resources
    		 10.00
    3. Interviewing
    		 10.00
    4. Writing
    		 15.00
    5. Editing/Production
    		 40.00
    6. Research
    		 15.00

    TEXT and MATERIALS required to be PURCHASED or accessed:

    Books can be ordered by fax or telephone. For costs and further details use the 'Book Search' facility at http://bookshop.usq.edu.au by entering the author or title of the text.

    Granato, L 1997, Newspaper Feature Writing, Deakin University Press, Geelong, Victoria.

    (PRINT STRAND Revised Edition)

    Quinn, S 2001, Newsgathering on the Net: An Internet Guide for Australian Journalists, 2nd edition, Macmillan Publishers, Australia.

    (For BROADCAST STRAND and PRINT STRAND)




    REFERENCE MATERIALS:

    Reference materials are materials that, if accessed by students, may improve their knowledge and understanding of the material in the course and enrich their learning experience.

    Flanagan, M 1990, One of the Crowd, Sun Books.

    Pearson, M 1997, The Journalist's Guide to Media Law, Allen & Unwin, Australia.




    STUDENT WORKLOAD REQUIREMENTS:

    ACTIVITYHOURS
    Assessment10
    Directed Study10
    Project Work140


    ASSESSMENT DETAILS:

    DescriptionMarks Out ofWtg(%)RequiredDue Date
    PROPOSALS FOR FEATURE AND SERI100.0020.00Y16 Aug 2002
    COMPLETED MAGAZINE FEATURE100.0040.00Y20 Sep 2002
    COMPLETED SERIES100.0040.00Y28 Oct 2002

    OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

    1. Students must submit all categories of assessment in order to receive a passing grade in the course. The final grade will be determined on the basis of total accumulated marks, ie. if the final accumulated percentage across all items of assessment is within the pass range, then the final grade is Pass (C ).
    2. Deadlines must be rigorously observed. Late submission of an assignment will result in a penalty of 10% per day for the first five working days the assignment is overdue, after which a zero grade will be awarded.
    3. The journalism course maintains high standards of spelling, grammar, syntax and style. Faults in any of these areas could render a project or proposal unacceptable.
    4. The use of interviews, surveys, Internet databases etc must meet University ethical requirements and the examiner must be satisfied these requirements have been met.
    5. All assignments must be submitted in typed or word processed form, and in a 12 point font.