Community Newsletter Creation and Distribution
Journalism and Content Writing
Hybrid
Start Date
June 8, 2024
Duration
4 weeks
Apply by
May 22, 2024
No. of openings
20
Outline
- Students will collaborate to create a monthly newsletter covering local news, events, and stories, utilizing various content formats such as articles, interviews, and multimedia elements.
Key Learning Outcomes:
- Research Skills: Students will learn to conduct thorough research to gather accurate and relevant information for newsletter content.
- Writing Skills: Through composing articles and stories, students will enhance their writing skills, including clarity, coherence, and engaging storytelling.
- Data Tabulation: Acquiring skills in organizing and tabulating data efficiently using tools like Excel, enabling them to streamline the data analysis process
- Editing Skills: Students will develop editing skills by revising and refining newsletter content to ensure accuracy, coherence, and adherence to style guidelines.
- Communication: Students will improve their communication skills by effectively conveying information and engaging with diverse audiences through the newsletter.
- Journalism Ethics: Students will understand the principles of journalism ethics and standards, including truthfulness, accuracy, fairness, and integrity in reporting.
- Teamwork: Through collaborative work on the newsletter, students will develop teamwork and collabora4on skills, coordinating efforts to produce a cohesive and professional publication.
- Leadership: Students may have opportunities to take on leadership roles within the newsletter team, enhancing their leadership skills and ability to delegate tasks effectively.
- Professionalism: Students will gain insights into professional practices in journalism, including meeting deadlines, managing resources, and adhering to editorial guidelines.
- Community Engagement: Students will understand the importance of community engagement and audience feedback, incorporating community perspectives and interests into the newsletter content.
