News Writing

Course aim

To introduce students to news writing techniques and skills across a range of news media.

Course content

Students will develop essential skills in news writing. They will become familiar with the different writing and presentation styles associated with print, online and broadcast news. They will develop basic skills in writing under pressure and soft news writing.

Textbook(s)

Lamble, Stephen 2013, News as it happens: An introduction to journalism, 1st edition, Oxford University Press , Melbourne

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
COMM 1022	Principles of Journalism

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAGILL
Lecture	1 hour x 13 weeks
Computer Practical	2 hours x 13 weeks
INTERNAL, OFFSHORE, TAYLOR'S BUSINESS SCHOOL
Lecture	1 hour x 13 weeks
Computer Practical	2 hours x 13 weeks
INTERNAL, OFFSHORE, HELP COLLEGE OF ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY
Lecture	1 hour x 13 weeks
Computer Practical	2 hours x 13 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Continuous in-class assessment: news and current affairs quizzes, News story intros, News writing, Running news story

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 1)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.