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Uncover the history of journalism's impact, ethics of excellent reporting, and proper use of tools for media evaluation. Learn the essential skills for writing engaging journalistic content and acquiring media literacy. Includes news gathering techniques, AP style, and photojournalism. Course also delves into legal and ethical responsibilities of journalism, literary journalism concepts, and creating a professional writer's portfolio. Access Mr. Daly's Canvas page for resources.
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WELCOME TO JOURNALISM/NEWSPAPER with MR. DALY
Essential Questions • How does the history of journalism influence today's media? • Which tools are necessary to use when evaluating media with a critical eye? • What are the ethics that govern excellent journalism? • How can I craft interesting and engaging written expression suitable for journalistic publication?
Course Goals • To help the student become an intelligent consumer of mass media • To give the student the opportunity to discover and explore the various forms of writing utilized in journalism • To teach the student skills necessary for communicating effectively in print or electronic media • To help the student understand and accept the legal, moral, and ethical responsibilities inherent in a free press • To help the student grow as a prospective journalist, a member of the community, and as an individual
Course Outline • Unit 1: Media/News Literacy • Unit 2: News Gathering Skills • Unit 3: Writing for Mass Media • Unit 4: AP Style, Editing, and Proofreading • Unit 5: Photojournalism • Unit 6: Law & Ethics • Unit 7: Literary Journalism • Unit 8: Portfolio