Journalism Skills: Introduction

Course Overview

A heavy practical emphasis means that by the end of this workshop, a newcomer will understand what is required and immediately be able to make a worthwhile contribution. The workshop is geared to delegates' publications.

Audience

All aspects of the media, from magazines and newspapers to PR and house journals, as well as those who have to deal with journalists. The ideal workshop for a grounding in the main skills.

Not for:

Those with experience in journalism or PR.

Course Outline

A heavy practical emphasis means that by the end of this workshop, a newcomer will understand what is required and immediately be able to make a worthwhile contribution. The workshop is geared to delegates' publications.

Includes:

• News-reporting what news is and how to find it
• Feature writing the importance of planning and research
• Proof-reading why good grammar is vital
• Interviewing hints and tips
• Sub-editing why this is an essential function of the journalistic process
• The myths of school English
• House style
• Getting the best from spelling and grammar checkers.

Journalism Skills: Introduction / JO-INT3