JOURNALISM

On the Right Path

A look at your Assignments Units 1 - 5

SO…WHY DO I THINK THAT THIS CLASS IS IMPORTANT…

¢ You’re going to improve your writing skills. ¢ You’re going to learn about deciphering forms of

bias. ¢ You’re going to learn about establishing

credibility by citing what you sight. ¢ You’re going to learn how to be a critical and

constructive reader and writer. ¢ You’re going to learn to work independently and

collaboratively. ¢ Geometry and Journalism. ¢  I’m more concerned with effort than I am with

grades.

UNIT 1: NEWS THEN & NOW ¢  Define free press. ¢  Summarize the function of an independent press in a free

society. ¢  Contrast the media in free societies with the public media

in non-free societies. ¢  Recall important people and events in journalistic history. ¢  Describe the impact of the free press on the political and

social history of the United States. ¢  Identify significant trends in the development of

journalism from the introduction of the Gutenberg press to today.

¢  Explain the impact of new technologies on news and how it is reported.

¢  Identify news values. ¢  Define various genres of news stories. ¢  Discuss news mediums.

UNIT 1: NEWS THEN & NOW

¢ Quiz 1.02 – The Value of News(5 pts.) –

¢  Journal 1.03 – Reporter’s Reflection 1– Slide 3 in 1.03 – Label your entry, 1.1 News Value Then and place your entry into the Journal Box.

¢  Journal 1.04 – Reporter’s Reflection 2 – Slide 3 in 1.04 – Label your entry 1.2 News Value Now and place your entry into the Journal Box.

UNIT 1: NEWS THEN & NOW

¢ Discussion 1.05 – That Was Then, This is Now (20 pts.) – Follow the prompt for the Discussion, post your initial response, and respond to 2 other classmates.

¢ Quiz 1.07 – Medium & Message (5 pts.) –

¢  Journal 1.08 – Reporter’s Reflection 3 –in 1.08 - Label your entry 1.3 Compare Mediums and place your entry into the Journal Box.

UNIT 1: NEWS THEN & NOW

¢  Journal 1.09 – Reporter’s Reflection 4–in 1.09 - Label your entry 1.4 Visuals and place your entry into the Journal Box

¢ Unit 1: Reporter’s Reflection Journals – Once you have completed your 4 Journal entries and placed them into the Journal Box, I will read your 4 entries and you will receive a grade for the quality of your work (20 pts.) The Journals will be completed and graded the same way for each unit.

UNIT TWO: ETHICS & THE LAW ¢  Define journalistic ethics. ¢  Identify the foundations of journalistic ethics. ¢  Recognize breaches of ethics in journalism. ¢  Distinguish between responsible and irresponsible media

action. ¢  Explain the consequences of plagiarism. ¢  Explain the impact of ethical guidelines on standards for

professional and student organizations. ¢  Compare and contrast ethical guidelines in the standards or

mission statements followed by professional organizations with those from student organizations.

¢  Define free press. ¢  Summarize the function of an independent press in a free

society. ¢  Contrast the media in free societies with the public media in

non-free societies.

UNIT TWO: ETHICS & THE LAW

¢ Quiz 2.02 – Truth or Consequences (5 Pts.)

¢ Quiz 2.06 – Freedom & Fairness (5Pts.)

¢  Journal 2.03 – Reporter’s Reflection 1 –in 2.03 - Label your entry 2.1 Breaches and place your entry into the Journal Box.

¢  Journal 2.04 – Reporter's Reflection 2 –in 2.04 - Label your entry 2.2 Bias Busters and place your entry into the Journal Box

UNIT TWO: ETHICS & THE LAW

¢  Journal 2.07 – Reporter’s Reflection 3 –in 2.07 - Label your entry 2.3 Reporter’s Right and place your entry into the Journal Box.

¢  Journal 2.10 – Reporter’s Reflection 4 –in 2.10 - Label your entry 2.4 Student Press and place your entry into the Journal Box.

¢ Discussion 2.08 – The Right to Write ( 20 Pts.) - Follow the prompt for the Discussion, post your initial response, and respond to 2 other classmates.

UNIT 3: INTERVIEWING & RESEARCH SKILLS

¢  Identify and evaluate story ideas. ¢  Identify sources of information for news stories. ¢ Evaluate the credibility of sources in a variety of

newspaper and nonprint media stories. ¢ Legally and ethically gather information from a

variety of sources. ¢ Use approved conventions to cite sources. ¢ Define direct and indirect quotes. ¢  Identify and demonstrate effective interview

techniques and procedures. ¢ Accurately record direct and indirect quotations.

UNIT 3: INTERVIEWING & RESEARCH SKILLS

¢ Quiz 3.02 – Follow the Money (5 Pts.)

¢ Graded Assignment 3.01 – Story Proposal: Where Reporters Find their Stories (25 Pts.) – Slide 14 in 3.01 – Download and complete the graded assignment and submit it to the Drop Box

¢ Discussion 3.06 – Asking Questions (20 Pts.) - Follow the prompt for the Discussion, post your initial response, and respond to 2 other classmates.

UNIT 3: INTERVIEWING & RESEARCH SKILLS

¢ Discussion 3.09 – Story Prep Swap (20 Pts.) –

¢  Journal 3.03 – Reporter’s Reflection 1 –in 3.03 - Label your entry 3.1 Human Sources and place your entry into the Journal Box

¢  Journal 3.04 – Reporter’s Reflection 2 –in 3.04 - Label your entry 3.2 Non-Human Sources and place your entry into the Journal Box.

UNIT 4: STORY STRUCTURE ¢  Identify and evaluate parts of news stories. ¢  Define different styles of leads and determine when to use each style in a news story. ¢  Identify how to place quotes responsibly and effectively in a news story. ¢  Evaluate kickers. ¢  Define the 5 Ws and H. ¢  Identify and organize key facts in a news story. ¢  Find and evaluate examples of leads in current news. ¢  Define different styles of leads and decide when to use each style. ¢  Use online and offline newspapers. ¢  Analyze news stories for specific elements. ¢  Recognize various story structures that reporters use. ¢  Identify the appropriate structures for different types of stories. ¢  Evaluate an inverted pyramid structure. ¢  Identify human sources of information for news stories. ¢  Conduct interviews using proper procedures and industry best practices. ¢  Use appropriate listening and speaking skills in conducting interviews. ¢  Accurately record direct and indirect quotes as well as the context in which they are

given. ¢  Apply the ethics guidelines to the news story draft. ¢  Identify and correct errors.

UNIT 4: STORY STRUCTURE

¢  Journal 4.02 – Reporter’s Question 1 – Slide 7 in 4.02 - Label your entry 4.1 Leads and place your entry into the Journal Box.

¢  Journal 4.03 – Reporter’s Question 2 – Slide 6 in 4.03 - Label your entry 4.2 Kickers and place your entry into the Journal Box.

UNIT 4: STORY STRUCTURE

¢ Discussion 4.04 – Leads & Kickers (20 Pts.) - Follow the prompt for the Discussion, post your initial response, and respond to 2 other classmates.

¢ Graded Assignment 4.05 – Introduction to Structure: Simple News Story (100 Pts.) – Slide 17 in 4.05 – Submit this assignments to the Drop Box

UNIT 5: AP STYLE, EDITING, & PROOFREADING

¢  Journal 5.02 – Reporter’s Question 1 –in 5.02 - Label your entry 5.1 News Anchors and place your entry into the Journal Box

¢  Journal 5.04 – Reporter’s Question 2 –in 5.04 - Label your entry 5.2 Visuals and place your entry into the Journal Box.

¢  Journal 5.05 – Reporter’s Question 3 –in 5.05 - Label your entry 5.3 Headlines and place your entry into the Journal Box.

UNIT 5: AP STYLE, EDITING, & PROOFREADING

¢ Discussion 5.08 – You will be reviewing each other’s stories by using the Peer Review Checklist

¢ Discussion 5.12 - You will post your completed News Story and respond to, at least, two classmates’ revised news stories

YOU ARE…A BACKPACK JOURNALIST

¢  Journalists are expected to work across the mediums

¢  Journalists are telling their stories through words, pictures, videos and audio files.

¢  Journalists are often expected to not only write their own stories, but also shoot the visuals and capture the audio that will accompany their pieces.

¢  Journalists work collaboratively with editors and others to finalize their stories.

AS WE WORK TOWARDS YOUR SUCCESS IN THIS CLASS…

¢ Your writing skills are imperative. You are required to use good grammar, spelling, & punctuation. We’re looking for complete sentences in your writing, as well!

¢ Positive criticism is our working model. We are all collaborators on this journey…be supportive.

¢ Pay attention to details. Be certain that you understand what is being asked of you.

¢ Do not procrastinate!