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MECO6900: News Writing
2025 unit information
This core unit in the Master of Media Practice hones skills in producing news stories for print, online, audio, visual and social media. Students are introduced to the theory and practice of news journalism, the processes of news-making, and the skills of interviewing and research. As the unit focuses on producing news stories in multiple formats, it will be beneficial for those interested in journalism and other media sectors such as public relations and communication management.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Arts and Social Sciences
| Study level | Postgraduate |
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| Academic unit | Media and Communications |
| Credit points | 6 |
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At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Be able to write news stories that are clear, concise and accurate
- LO2. Gain an understanding how to find and research news stories
- LO3. Gain an understanding of the processes of news
- LO4. Be aware of the key ethical issues involving the production of news
- LO5. Gain an understanding of current scholarly discourse about news
Unit availability
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Semester 1 2025
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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