Duration
13 weeks
Study method
100% online
Available loans
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Assessments
100% online
Prior study
Not required
Study terms
- 27 Aug 2018
- 25 Feb 2019
- 27 May 2019
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Subject details
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Topics
- Critical and cultural perspectives on the function of the news media
- News values and conventions of news stories
- Writing style and the news story
- Content and the news story
- Structure and the news story
- The characteristics of feature articles
- Interviewing and the ethics of journalism
- Radio news
- Television news
- Reporting on war
- Alternative forms of journalism
- Opportunities for publication
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Study resources
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Print Materials
- Welcome letter
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Online Materials
- Printable format materials
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Entry Requirements
Equivalent Subjects
You cannot enrol in this unit if you have successfully completed any of the following subject(s) because they are considered academically equivalent:
- SWI-LPW501
Special requirements
No special requirements
In this subject, you gain insights into how journalists define news and construct news stories; develop an understanding of how news stories and features are structured; explore the various genres of journalistic writing through practical exercises; and create a marketable piece of journalistic writing.
Please note: assessment values are indicative only, details will be advised at the start of the subject.
- Online Discussion (30-40%)
- Assignments (60-70%)
Textbooks are subject to change within the academic year. Students are advised to purchase their books no earlier than one to two months before the start of a subject.
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