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School: Arts and Humanities

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    News Writing

  • Unit Code

    CCC3310

  • Year

    2017

  • Enrolment Period

    1

  • Version

    1

  • Credit Points

    15

  • Full Year Unit

    N

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
    Online

  • Unit Coordinator

    Dr Donna Jean MAZZA

Description

This unit will develop students' news writing skills and provide real world experience. Students will learn reporting and editing skills and get a taste of the virtual newsroom by publishing their work on the faculty e-news website. The unit also considers the legal and ethical aspects of journalism.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded CCC2305, CCC3215, CCC3305

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Explain the key principles and practices of news journalism.
  2. Identify legal and ethical issues facing journalists in Australia and be aware of the Australian Journalists Association Code of Ethics.
  3. Produce news stories suitable for publication.
  4. Source information from research and interviews.

Unit Content

  1. An introduction to some key concepts in journalism, including the structure of the newsroom and news styles and structures.
  2. Analysis of the legal aspects of journalism, such as defamation, libel and contempt of court, familiarity with the journalistic code of ethics, journalistic responsibility, and the demands of the press, private and public interests.
  3. Developing writing skills and being part of an editorial team who will produce news stories suitable for publication on our e-news website.
  4. Identifying news worthy events and gathering information through research and interviews.

Additional Learning Experience Information

This unit will consist of lectures, workshops and online activities.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
PortfolioMid semester submission of news articles 50%
AssignmentEnd semester submission of news articles 50%
ONLINE
TypeDescriptionValue
PortfolioMid-semester submission of news articles50%
AssignmentEnd-semester submission of news articles50%

Core Reading(s)

  • Lamble, S. (2016). News as it happens : an introduction to journalism. South Melbourne, Vic: Oxford University Press.
  • Lamble, S. (2013). News as it happens: An introduction to journalism. (2nd ed.). South Melbourne: Oxford University Press.
  • Style manual for authors, editors, & printers. (2002). Style manual for authors, editors and printers. (6th ed.). Milton, Qld: Wiley.

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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School: Arts and Humanities

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    News Writing

  • Unit Code

    CCC3310

  • Year

    2017

  • Enrolment Period

    2

  • Version

    1

  • Credit Points

    15

  • Full Year Unit

    N

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
    Online

  • Unit Coordinator

    Dr Donna Jean MAZZA

Description

This unit will develop students' news writing skills and provide real world experience. Students will learn reporting and editing skills and get a taste of the virtual newsroom by publishing their work on the faculty e-news website. The unit also considers the legal and ethical aspects of journalism.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded CCC2305, CCC3215, CCC3305

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Explain the key principles and practices of news journalism.
  2. Identify legal and ethical issues facing journalists in Australia and be aware of the Australian Journalists Association Code of Ethics.
  3. Produce news stories suitable for publication.
  4. Source information from research and interviews.

Unit Content

  1. An introduction to some key concepts in journalism, including the structure of the newsroom and news styles and structures.
  2. Analysis of the legal aspects of journalism, such as defamation, libel and contempt of court, familiarity with the journalistic code of ethics, journalistic responsibility, and the demands of the press, private and public interests.
  3. Developing writing skills and being part of an editorial team who will produce news stories suitable for publication on our e-news website.
  4. Identifying news worthy events and gathering information through research and interviews.

Additional Learning Experience Information

This unit will consist of lectures, workshops and online activities.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
PortfolioMid semester submission of news articles 50%
AssignmentEnd semester submission of news articles 50%
ONLINE
TypeDescriptionValue
PortfolioMid-semester submission of news articles50%
AssignmentEnd-semester submission of news articles50%

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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