This is a course in basic journalism skills, designed for the many people who are now taking advantage of new media to publish news, views and information. For five hundred years, the privilege of being able to publish was enjoyed by very few people – those who had access to a printing press or a radio microphone or a television camera. Now, almost anyone can publish to the world within minutes of being able to do so. But is it journalism?
Journalism Skills for Engaged Citizens
The University of MelbourneAbout this Course
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Beginner Level
Approx. 22 hours to complete
English
Flexible deadlines
Reset deadlines in accordance to your schedule.
Shareable Certificate
Earn a Certificate upon completion
100% online
Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.
Beginner Level
Approx. 22 hours to complete
English
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
4 hours to complete
What is a Journalist, and What is News?
4 hours to complete
7 videos (Total 64 min), 3 readings, 3 quizzes
2 hours to complete
Attribution, Verification and the Structure of News Writing
2 hours to complete
4 videos (Total 31 min), 1 reading, 2 quizzes
1 hour to complete
Finding Things Out: Places, Paper and People
1 hour to complete
6 videos (Total 49 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz
6 hours to complete
More on Interviews
6 hours to complete
12 videos (Total 96 min), 1 reading, 2 quizzes
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- 5 stars72.72%
- 4 stars18.18%
- 2 stars9.09%
TOP REVIEWS FROM JOURNALISM SKILLS FOR ENGAGED CITIZENS
by MJSep 16, 2016
such professional tutors, carefully chosen diction.
by ASSep 14, 2017
Completed this course in September 2016 - very engaging and informative. I really enjoyed participating in this course.
by MSOct 25, 2016
Well organized. Interactive. I felt like a journalist! Thank Margaret & Denis for organizing this course. Was such a pleasure to participate.
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