Journalism & Content Writing
Journalism
Hybrid
Start Date
May 22, 2025
Duration
4 Weeks
Apply by
May 5, 2025
No. of openings
20
Outline
In the first session, students will write a report summarizing their experience and key takeaways. As the sessions progress, they will refine this report by incorporating new learnings. For instance, after a session on conducting interviews, they will integrate interview techniques into their report. This iterative process will help them see how their original report evolves and improves with each lesson, enhancing their writing skills.
Key Learning Outcomes:
Understand the basics and various types of journalism: Print, Broadcast, and Online/Digital platforms.
Develop key qualities essential for a successful journalist, including curiosity, integrity, and attention to detail.
Learn the fundamentals of news writing, reporting, and editing techniques.
Gain hands-on experience in writing structured news articles, starting from headlines to body paragraphs.
Explore the art of storytelling and its application in journalism.
Build strong research skills for gathering reliable information and verifying sources.
Practice fact-checking methods to avoid misinformation and maintain credibility.
Master the craft of writing impactful headlines, effective leads, and cohesive body paragraphs.
Learn techniques for conducting effective interviews with sources.
Understand the basics of editing and proofreading for journalistic writing.
Get familiar with journalism ethics, focusing on truthfulness, fairness, and responsibility.
Learn about copyright issues and the importance of avoiding plagiarism in journalistic work.
