Change in Journalism (MECM40007) // Assessment

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A seminar presentation and short 1000 word submission 20% (due during the semester); a 2000 word essay selected from a list of provided essay titles, reflecting on a particular debate relating to journalism history 40% (due mid-semester); a final 2000 word essay reflecting on the relationship between journalism's past, present and possible futures 40% (due in the examination period). Students are required to attend a minimum of 80% (or 10 out of 12) classes in order to qualify to have their written work assessed. Any student who fails to meet this hurdle without valid reason will not be eligible to pass the subject. All required written work must be submitted in order to pass the subject. Essays submitted after the due date without an extension will be penalised 2% per day. Essays submitted after two weeks of the assessment due date without a formally approved application for special consideration or an extension will only be marked on a pass/fail basis if accepted.