Journalism 1a: Introduction; 1b: Investigating the Truth

Semester A: Are you a storyteller at heart? Are you always the first one to know what’s going on at school or in your town and excited to share the latest breaking news? If so, you are the kind of person every online, print, and broadcast news outlet is searching, and Journalism 1Semester A: Introduction is the perfect course for you! Explore the history of journalism and see how social media and the digital world has changed the way news media operates. Learn the basics of press law as well as the code of ethics journalists should follow. Finally, understand how to make your writing and speaking more powerful, and discover the importance of pictures and images when telling a story.

Semester B: If you want to turn your writing, photography, and collaborative skills into an exciting and rewarding career, Journalism 1Semester B: Investigating the Truth is where to begin. Learn how to write a lead that grabs your readers, discover the roles of sources and how to interview them effectively, and explore the best options for researching your story in a digital world. You will also understand the role editors and producers play in the revision process, learn how to prepare your posts for publication, and how to follow the publication process – from the flow of a work day to the layout of a newspaper or a news broadcast.

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SKU: a23ee0a827b9
Grade Level: High School
Subject: English Language Arts
Academic Designation: California A-G
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