MDIA 2333 - Reporting: Principles and Practice

North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2021

This course covers essential knowledge and skills required for journalists to function in the contemporary media environment. It explores how news stories are researched, effective use of sources and source material, interview techniques and elements of professionalism that impact on how journalists conduct their work. It examines news production in the context of news rooms and in the public domain and the influences of factors such as changing technology and the requirements of ethical practice.

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Course Details

Course Code	MDIA 2333
Course	Reporting: Principles and Practice
Coordinating Unit	Media
Term	Semester 1
Level	Undergraduate
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Units	3
Contact	Up to 3 hours per week
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange	Y
Prerequisites	At least 12 units of Level I undergraduate study
Assumed Knowledge	Completion of at least 6 units of Level I MDIA courses
Quota	A quota of 100 applies
Assessment	Online quizzes 15%, News research and interview planning 35%, News inquiry & presentation 40%, Participation and engagement (including news quizzes) 10%

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Associate Professor Kathryn Bowd

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .

Course Learning Outcomes

1	Understand the requirements of research for news stories
2	Gather material for news stories using a range of primary and secondary sources
3	Understand the relationship between source material and news reporting
4	Understand the role of journalism in society and the impact of change on this role
5	Understand the need for professional ethics in journalism and apply these in practice
6	Understand the different kinds of sources commonly used in sourcing news and the contexts of this sourcing
7	Be familiar with current issues in the news and the professional contexts surrounding these

最新糖心Vlog Graduate Attributes

This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

最新糖心Vlog Graduate Attribute	Course Learning Outcome(s)
Deep discipline knowledge informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1 accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)	1,2,3,4,5,6,7
Critical thinking and problem solving steeped in research methods and rigor based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment	1,2,3,4,5,6,7
Teamwork and communication skills developed from, with, and via the SGDE honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning	1,2,3,4,5,6,7
Career and leadership readiness technology savvy professional and, where relevant, fully accredited forward thinking and well informed tested and validated by work based experiences	1,2,3,4,5,6,7
Intercultural and ethical competency adept at operating in other cultures comfortable with different nationalities and social contexts able to determine and contribute to desirable social outcomes demonstrated by study abroad or with an understanding of indigenous knowledges	5,6,7,4
Self-awareness and emotional intelligence a capacity for self-reflection and a willingness to engage in self-appraisal open to objective and constructive feedback from supervisors and peers able to negotiate difficult social situations, defuse conflict and engage positively in purposeful debate	1,2,3,4,5,6,7

Learning Resources

Required Resources

A program of readings will be made available through MyUni. Students are expected to complete each week's reading before their workshop.

Recommended Resources

A number of texts focusing on key journalism concepts and skills can be found in the Barr Smith Library, in the 070 section. Additional reading and examples of news practice will be made available in the MyUni weekly modules.

Online Learning

This course makes extensive use of MyUni and external websites. All written assignments are to be submitted through MyUni.
Learning & Teaching Activities

Learning & Teaching Modes

This course is taught using a combination of recorded lectures and applied workshops. Each week's lecture recording will be made available ahead of the weekly workshops.

Workshops will be a mix of face-to-face and online (through Zoom) - see timetable for details. Students enrolled in face-to-face workshops are welcome to attend the Zoom classes in any week if they are unable to attend their face-to-face class (e.g. because of minor illness or isolation/quarantine). Workshops will focus on journalism theory and practice, with an emphasis on application of skills and understandings.

Workload

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

12 x 1-hour lectures
10 x 2-hour workshops
64 hours reading and class preparation
24 hours assignment preparation
36 hours news engagement

Total: 156 hours

Learning Activities Summary

Week-by-week course content is available on the MyUni site.

Specific Course Requirements

No specific course requirements.

Small Group Discovery Experience

All classes taught in computer labs incorporate elements of Small Group Discovery Experience.

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Assessment Summary

Assignment 1: 3 x short online quizzes.

Assignment 2: Research and planning exercise.

Assignment 3: Presentation and essay.

Assignment 4: Participation and engagement.

Full details of assignments can be found on the course MyUni page. If necessary, assignments can be completed remotely. All written assignments must be submitted for successful completion of the course to be possible.

Assessment Detail

No information currently available.

Submission

All written assignments must be submitted through MyUni.

Course Grading

Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
Grade	Mark	Description
FNS		Fail No Submission
F	1-49	Fail
P	50-64	Pass
C	65-74	Credit
D	75-84	Distinction
HD	85-100	High Distinction
CN		Continuing
NFE		No Formal Examination
RP		Result Pending

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Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

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