JN1002:03
News Gathering Techniques
| Townsville, Cairns | HECS Band 1 |
13 hours lectures, 24 hours tutorials. Semester 2.
This is a practical subject that builds on the knowledge of information-gathering techniques developed in JN1001 . Students analyse reports on such matters as local, state and national politics; science and technology; education; health and issues relating to the arts, using both traditional sources and the Internet. The art of questioning interviewees is an integral part of the subject.
Learning Objectives:
- to gather information effectively and ethically;
- to develop research and investigative skills;
- to learn interviewing skills;
- to shape information into news stories.
Assessment by regular news assignments (90%); tutorial participation (10%).