Programs & Courses 2013
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JOUR12039 News Writing and Reporting

Course details

News Writing & Reporting is designed to extend and develop the knowledge and skills gained in Media Writing. The exercises and assignments provide instruction and practice in news writing and news-gathering for print, online, and broadcast environments. Students are required to actively engage with their local community, reporting on events and community organisations, local courts, municipal councils and local political issues. Students are also expected to engage with contemporary media issues that impact on news writing, such as ethics, law, representation, and ownership.


Course at a glance
Career: Undergraduate
Credit points: 6
Requisites: Prerequisite: COMM11007
Student Contribution Band: 1
EFTSL: 0.12500
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Course availability
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This course is not offered for this handbook year
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