Certificate of Achievement
has completed the following course:
Introduction to Journalism and Reporting
This online course explored the origins of journalism and looked at how it is practiced today. It introduced some of the key building blocks of good, accurate journalism and some of the skills needed in the profession. Learners examined the legal and ethical frameworks journalists in the UK work in and considered the concept of journalism done in 'the Public Interest'. They learned some of the principles behind news-writing, interviewing and selecting good quotes.
4 weeks, 2 hours per week
Ian Reeves
Head of Centre, Centre for Journalism,
The University of Kent
Angela Harrison
Lecturer in Journalism,
The University of Kent
Transcript
Learning outcomes
- Explore key forms of journalism and the history of journalism
- Describe the foundations of good journalism
- Assess headlines and introductions
- Identify the legal and ethical frameworks for journalists
- Discuss the concept of journalism done in 'the Public Interest'
- Explain the principles behind news-writing, interviewing and selecting good quotes
Syllabus
- Key forms of journalism and the history of journalism
- Foundations of good journalism
- Headlines and introductions
- Legal and ethical considerations
- Reporting in the ‘Public Interest’
- Interview skills
Issued on 20th January 2023
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