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* Journalism 101: From Story Identification to Storytelling Mastery

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Ages 12-17
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Get ready to unlock the power of the press in this fast-paced, 15-week course. You'll dive headfirst into the thrilling world of journalism, mastering the skills to uncover the truth, tell compelling stories, and make your voice heard.
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Live video meetings
1x per week, 15 weeks
2-6 learners per class
45 min

What's included

15 live meetings
11 hrs 15 mins in-class hours
Homework
1-2 per week
Assessment
included
Grading
included

Class Experience

Get ready to unlock the power of the press in this fast-paced, 15-week course. You'll dive headfirst into the thrilling world of journalism, mastering the skills to uncover the truth, tell compelling stories, and make your voice heard. Enroll now and start your journey to becoming a fearless reporter!

This course offers a comprehensive exploration of the fundamentals of journalism, focusing on identifying compelling stories, conducting effective interviews, and crafting engaging narratives. Students will learn the principles of journalistic ethics, research techniques, interview strategies, and writing skills essential for producing high-quality news and feature articles. Through hands-on exercises, case studies, and feedback sessions, students will develop the expertise needed to excel in various journalistic contexts.

Course Objectives:
1. Understand the principles and ethics of journalism.
2. Identify newsworthy stories and develop story ideas.
3. Conduct thorough research and gather reliable information.
4. Master interview techniques to elicit insightful responses.
5. Write clear, concise, and engaging news and feature stories.
6. Edit and revise journalistic content for accuracy and style.
7. Develop critical thinking skills to analyze and evaluate news sources.

Note: This course emphasizes practical skills development through a combination of theoretical instruction, hands-on exercises, and real-world applications. Students will have the opportunity to refine their journalistic abilities under the guidance of an experienced instructor and industry professional.

Learning Goals

Students will:
Understand the principles and ethics of journalism.
Identify newsworthy stories and develop story ideas.
Conduct thorough research and gather reliable information.
Master interview techniques to elicit insightful responses.
Write clear, concise, and engaging news and feature stories.
Edit and revise journalistic content for accuracy and style.
Develop critical thinking skills to analyze and evaluate news sources.

Syllabus

Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum
15 Lessons
over 15 Weeks
Lesson 1:
Introduction to Journalism
 Overview of course objectives and structure
History and evolution of journalism 
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Finding Great Stories
 Identifying newsworthy topics and angles
Research techniques for story development 
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Understanding News Values
 The significance of timeliness, proximity, prominence, and impact
Balancing hard news and human interest stories 
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Research Skills for Journalists
 Effective research methods and sources
Fact-checking and verification procedures 
45 mins online live lesson

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External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
A NewsHound's Guide to Student Journalism, Edition 1.1 Paperback – March 8, 2024 by Katina Paron (Author), Javier Güelfi (Author)

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Missouri Teaching Certificate
Chidimma
Master's Degree in Computer Science from Maryville University
Chidimma
Master's Degree in Education from University of Toronto
Jelena
Master's Degree in History from University of Cambridge
Brandy Dahlen
Master's Degree from Eastern Michigan University
Karimah Whitaker
Master's Degree in History from Northwestern University
Linford
Master's Degree in Religious Studies from Yale University
Linford
Bachelor's Degree in Biology/Biological Sciences from Rutgers University
Chidimma
Bachelor's Degree in History from Birmingham-Southern College
Brandy Dahlen
Bachelor's Degree from University of Alabama at Birmingham
Karimah Whitaker
Bachelor's Degree from Middle East Technical University
Maya
Bachelor's Degree in History from Millersville University
Linford
Hi! I’m Karimah. I’m a mom of four, global citizen, ardent traveler, and communications specialist of 25 years. I’m originally from Alabama but call Raleigh, NC home for now. I’ve spent 15 years traveling and working abroad, primarily in journalism, communications, and marketing. Among the many roles I’ve assumed, I’ve worked as a teacher, AP teacher, university instructor, coach, trainer, consultant, curriculum developer, and evaluator.

It goes without saying that my professional passion is helping others effectively communicate – whether through a speech, essay, presentation, or ad. My methodology springs from a singular truth; great communication is about understanding the motivations of the receiver and what you want the end result to be. Once you’re able to understand that, everything else will fall into place!

I’ve had immense fun seeing my students bloom into effective communicators. When it “clicks”, there’s an excitement in their eyes, which I look forward to seeing in each of my students’ eyes here!

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