JRN 3001 Journalism Publication

JRN	3001	25037	2, 2003	ONC	Journalism Publication	1.00	TWMBA
Subject	Cat-Nbr	Class	Term	Mode	Description	Units	Campus

Academic Group:	FOART
Academic Org:	FOA004
HECS Band:	1
ASCED Code:	100703

Staffing
Synopsis
Objectives
Topics
Student Workload
Assessment Details
Other Requirements
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STAFFING:

Examiner: Dianne Jones
Moderator: Craig Burgess

PRE-REQUISITES:

Pre-requisite: JRN2003

SYNOPSIS:

This course focuses on developing advanced skills in print or broadcast* journalism. Students will work under the guidance of a journalist to develop journalism projects suitable for publication in the print and broadcast* media. Students will be expected to develop solid research skills using computer-assisted reporting and other research techniques. Enterprise reporting will be strongly encouraged. (NOTE: *Broadcast option is only available for on-campus Toowoomba students.)

OBJECTIVES:

On 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:

Description	Weighting (%)
1. Planning and Resources	15.00
2. Interviewing	15.00
3. Writing	15.00
4. Editing/Production	40.00
5. 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.

Alysen, B 2000, The Electronic Reporter: Broadcast Journalism in Australia, 1st edition, Deakin University Press, Geelong.

(For BROADCAST STRAND)

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

(PRINT STRAND Revised Edition)

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

(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.

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

STUDENT WORKLOAD REQUIREMENTS:

ACTIVITY	HOURS
Assessment	10
Directed Study	10
Project Work	110
Seminars	26
Tutorial	13

ASSESSMENT DETAILS:

Description	Marks Out of	Wtg(%)	Required	Due Date
PROPOSAL FOR FEATURE	100.00	0.00	Y	15 Aug 2003	(see note )
PROJ PROPOSAL & INITIAL RESRCH	100.00	0.00	Y	15 Aug 2003	(see note )
NEWS PRODUCTION	100.00	10.00	Y	29 Aug 2003	(see note )
COMPLETED MAGAZINE FEATURE	100.00	20.00	Y	19 Sep 2003	(see note )
DRAFT SCRIPT & RAW TAPES	100.00	0.00	Y	19 Sep 2003	(see note )
FINAL SCRIPT & ENTERPRISE REPO	100.00	30.00	Y	24 Oct 2003	(see note )
GROUP PRESENTATION & ABSTRACT	100.00	40.00	Y	27 Oct 2003	(see note )
NEWSBREAK	100.00	0.00	Y	31 Oct 2003	(see note )

NOTES:

.: THE FEATURE PROPOSAL MUST BE SUBMITTED BY THE DUE DATE AND TIME. NOTE: ASSESSMENT DETAILS: PRINT STRAND STUDENTS will be required to do assessments 1 to 4 ONLY; RADIO AND TV STRAND STUDENTS will be required to do assessments 3 and 5 to 8 ONLY.
.: NOTE: ASSESSMENT DETAILS: PRINT STRAND STUDENTS will be required to do assessments 1 to 4 ONLY; RADIO AND TV STRAND STUDENTS will be required to do assessments 3 and 5 to 8 ONLY.
.: STUDENTS WILL BE ADVISED OF ASSIGNMENT EXPECTATIONS WHICH INCLUDE ATTENDANCE AT FIVE TUTORIALS. NOTE: ASSESSMENT DETAILS: PRINT STRAND STUDENTS will be required to do assessments 1 to 4 ONLY; RADIO AND TV STRAND STUDENTS will be required to do assessments 3 and 5 to 8 ONLY.
.: NOTE: ASSESSMENT DETAILS: PRINT STRAND STUDENTS will be required to do assessments 1 to 4 ONLY; RADIO AND TV STRAND STUDENTS will be required to do assessments 3 and 5 to 8 ONLY.
.: NOTE: ASSESSMENT DETAILS: PRINT STRAND STUDENTS will be required to do assessments 1 to 4 ONLY; RADIO AND TV STRAND STUDENTS will be required to do assessments 3 and 5 to 8 ONLY.
.: NOTE: ASSESSMENT DETAILS: PRINT STRAND STUDENTS will be required to do assessments 1 to 4 ONLY; RADIO AND TV STRAND STUDENTS will be required to do assessments 3 and 5 to 8 ONLY.
.: THIS ASSIGNMENT FALLS DUE TOWARDS THE END OF SEMESTER ON A DATE TO BE ADVISED. NOTE: ASSESSMENT DETAILS: PRINT STRAND STUDENTS will be required to do assessments 1 to 4 ONLY; RADIO AND TV STRAND STUDENTS will be required to do assessments 3 and 5 to 8 ONLY.
.: NEWSBREAK ASSESSMENT CONSISTS OF FIVE REPORTING ASSIGNMENTS OVER THE COURSE OF THE SEMESTER WHICH STUDENTS MUST ATTEND AS ROSTERED. NOTE: ASSESSMENT DETAILS: PRINT STRAND STUDENTS will be required to do assessments 1 to 54ONLY; RADIO AND TV STRAND STUDENTS will be required to do assessments 3 and 5 to 8 ONLY.

IMPORTANT ASSESSMENT INFORMATION

Attendance requirements:
It is the student's responsibility to attend and participate appropriately in all activities (such as lectures, tutorials, laboratories and practical work) scheduled for them, and to study all material provided to them or required to be accessed by them to maximise their chance of meeting the objectives of the course and to be informed of course-related activities and administration.
Requirements for students to complete each assessment item satisfactorily:
To complete each of the assessment items satisfactorily, students must obtain at least 50% of the marks available for each assessment item.
Penalties for late submission of required work:
If students submit assignments after the due date without prior approval, then a penalty of 10% of the total marks available for the assignment will apply for each of the first FIVE working days late, after which a zero mark will be given.
Requirements for student to be awarded a passing grade in the course:
To be assured of receiving a passing grade, a student must: (i) submit all of the summative assessment items; and (ii) achieve at least 50% of the available weighted marks for the summative assessment items.
Method used to combine assessment results to attain final grade:
The final grades for students will be assigned on the basis of the weighted aggregate of the marks (or grades) obtained for each of the summative assessment items in the course.
Examination information:
There is no exam for this course.
Examination period when Deferred/Supplementary examinations will be held:
Given the details under (6) above, there are no deferred exams for this course. However, if any deferred/makeup work is granted, it would have to be submitted by a date set by the examiner.
University Regulations:
Students should read USQ Regulations 5.1 Definitions, 5.6 Assessment, and 5.10 Academic Misconduct for further information and to avoid actions which might contravene University Regulations. These regulations can be found at the URL http://www.usq.edu.au/SECARIAT/calendar/Part5/ or in the printed version of the current USQ Handbook.

ASSESSMENT NOTES

(a) The due date for an assignment is the date by which a student must lodge the assignment at the USQ. (b) Students must retain a copy of each item submitted for assessment. This must be produced within five days if required by the Examiner. (c) In accordance with University's Assignment Extension Policy (Regulation 5.6.1), the examiner of a course may grant an extension of the due date of an assignment in extenuating circumstances such as documented ill-health. (d) Students who have undertaken all of the required assessments in the course but who have failed to meet some of the specified objectives of the course within the normally prescribed time may be awarded the temporary grade: IM Incomplete-Makeup). An IM grade will only be awarded when, in the opinion of the examiner, a student will be able to achieve the remaining objectives of the course after a period of non-directed personal study. (e) Students who, for medical, family/personal, or employment-related reasons, are unable to complete an assignment or sit for an examination at the scheduled time, may apply to defer an assessment in the course. Such a request must be accompanied by appropriate supporting documentation. One of the following temporary grades may be awarded: IDS (Incomplete - Deferred Examination; IDM (Incomplete Deferred Make-up); IDB (Incomplete - Both Deferred Examination and Deferred Make-up).

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

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.
The use of interviews, surveys, Internet databases etc must meet University ethical requirements and the examiner must be satisfied these requirements have been met.
All print strand assignments must be submitted in typed or word processed form, and in a 12 point font, except where otherwise specified.