Units of Study
MECO6900 - News Writing
Summer Main, 2013 | Credit Points: 6
Coordinator: Megan Le Masurier
Phone: +61 2 9351 3628
Email: megan.lemasurier@sydney.edu.au
Description
This core unit introduces students to news writing skills required by print media, including the elements of journalistic style, the structure of news and feature articles, interviewing, researching, news gathering and editing skills. The unit of study focuses on journalistic news writing but will also be useful to anyone seeking to work in fields that require professional communication skills, such as public relations and communication management, or corporate roles that require strong writing ability.
Assessments
1x1900wd news story reporting package (40%), 1x2500wd news feature story reporting package (50%), participation (10%)
Textbooks
MECO6900 Course Reader to be purchased from the University Copy Centre
Classes
1x2-hr seminar/week
Prohibitions
MECO4101
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2 This class runs from Week 4 to Week 7
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The following units are co-taught with other Departments
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