Course Summary
This course explores the fundamentals of news and its role in society, including the principles and practices of journalism, the impact of digital media, and the ethics and responsibilities of journalists.Key Learning Points
- Understand the role of news in society and the responsibilities of journalists.
- Learn the principles and practices of journalism, including reporting, writing, editing, and news gathering.
- Explore the impact of digital media on news and journalism.
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the principles and practices of journalism
- Develop news writing and reporting skills
- Explore the impact of digital media on news and journalism
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- None, this course is suitable for beginners
- Access to a computer and the internet
Course Difficulty Level
BeginnerCourse Format
- Online
- Self-paced
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- Journalism for Social Change
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Description
This course will guide you through the basic elements of professional journalism and the news values and ethics of covering real-world issues and events. The overview and examples of the types of news coverage helps introduce the different types of journalism, such as social media, multimedia, print, visual and broadcast, and how professional journalists effectively use each format.
Outline
- Welcome to the Michigan State School of Journalism!
- This is the world of journalism
- The Michigan State School of Journalism
- Meet your School of Journalism faculty
- This is Michigan State University
- Earning and keeping trust
- The Power of Credibility
- The importance of accuracy
- Finding balance in a world that tilts
- Transparency and dealing with mistakes
- Is seeing believing?
- Sensationalism in journalism
- What is propaganda?
- Global journalistic ethics
- National Press Photographers Association guidelines
- Readings in plagiarism
- Credibility, fairness...and you
- Earning and keeping trust
- Is seeing believing?
- Reflection on sensationalism
- Is it propaganda or journalism when ...
- Is it plagiarism?
- Trust and credibility quiz
- Connecting with audiences and communities
- News Elements & Values
- First things first: your lead
- Point-of-view journalism
- Frameworks for POV journalism
- Elements of a good lead
- Connecting community and content
- Forms of journalism and their purposes
- Local news
- Features
- Sports
- National and international news
- Science and environmental news
- Opinion writing
- Advice from a journalism recruiter
- What is Sports Journalism?
- Pre-lecture question: Can opinions be news?
- opinion writing
- Reflection on your path in journalism
- News report ideas and development
- Journalism happens in interesting ways
- A 2-minute history of journalism
- Engaging online audiences
- Crowdsourcing in journalism
- Social Media Tools for Journalists
- Doing social media journalism
- How social media makes issues go viral
- Why we should engage our audience?
- How to use engagement strategies
- Crowdsourcing your content
Summary of User Reviews
This course on 'What is News' has received positive reviews from users. Many users found the course to be informative and engaging. It covers various aspects of journalism, the news industry, and news reporting.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
The course provides a comprehensive overview of journalism and the news industry.Pros from User Reviews
- Informative and engaging course material
- Expert instructors with vast experience in the field
- Interactive quizzes and assignments for better understanding
- Flexible learning schedule with self-paced modules
- Opportunities to connect with like-minded individuals through discussion forums
Cons from User Reviews
- Some users found the course content to be too basic
- Limited feedback on assignments and quizzes
- No certificate of completion for the free version of the course
- Some technical issues with the platform reported by users
- Some users found the course to be too time-consuming
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