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Researching/Writing Stories (JOUR90001)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)

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This is a practice based subject taught by leading practitioners, which enables students to develop their skills in researching, writing and producing stories. Students will enhance their understanding of how news stories are put together and will develop advanced skills in researching, writing and producing stories in a new and rapidly changing media environment. The subject examines a range of different research techniques and considers how these can be applied. It also explores a range of writing challenges.

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this subject, students should be able to:

  • Plan and create innovative, engaging, and timely news stories, using digital collaboration and technology tools, with originality and relevance to current events
  • Analyse the effectiveness of different research techniques used in a range of news stories to justify their impact on the overall quality and credibility of the reporting
  • Identify and implement appropriate research methods to gather relevant information and develop compelling story ideas
  • Evaluate journalism practices to assess their ethical implications on researching and writing news stories
  • Examine writing styles across different media to recognise potential challenges to communicating complex information effectively.

Generic skills

At the completion of this subject, students should gain the following generic skills:

  • Understand the fundamental principles for making critical and ethical judgments regarding professional journalism practice
  • Be able to evaluate the dynamic processes of change operating in contemporary media and communication industries
  • Skills in journalistic research, analysis and interpretation
  • Skills in writing, reporting and communicating facts and ideas
  • Time management and planning skills through managing and organising workloads
  • Cultural and ethical understanding through reflection, reading and practical experience of journalists’ responsibilities; and
  • Have an understanding of how to market their own ideas and successfully pursue careers in an increasingly diversified and transforming industry environment.

Last updated: 8 November 2024