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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
This unit develops the students awareness of, and need for, contextual knowledge and understanding when approaching information from a story-telling perspective in broadcast journalism. It emphasises the development of critical appraisal skills and encourages students to challenge assumptions - their own and others - to successfully relay a story in real world conditions. Students acquire research, information-gathering and editorial decision-making skills as they take a big-picture approach to identifying stories and explore how best to present them to a target audience. The content and learning in this unit is constantly informed by contemporary knowledge and research that is shared by experts, who are often news makers.
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Lectures Seminars
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
Due to the professional competency skill development associated with this Unit, student attendance/participation within listed in-class activities is compulsory. Students failing to meet participation standards as outlined in the unit plan may be awarded an I Grade (Fail - incomplete). Students who are unable to meet this requirement for medical or other reasons must seek the approval of the unit coordinator.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Case Study | Case study | 30% |
| Presentation | Individual presentation and lecture journal | 35% |
| Presentation | Group presentation and report | 35% |
^ Mandatory reference
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
This unit develops the students awareness of, and need for, contextual knowledge and understanding when approaching information from a story-telling perspective in broadcast journalism. It emphasises the development of critical appraisal skills and encourages students to challenge assumptions - their own and others - to successfully relay a story in real world conditions. Students acquire research, information-gathering and editorial decision-making skills as they take a big-picture approach to identifying stories and explore how best to present them to a target audience. The content and learning in this unit is constantly informed by contemporary knowledge and research that is shared by experts, who are often news makers.
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Lectures Seminars
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
Due to the professional competency skill development associated with this Unit, student attendance/participation within listed in-class activities is compulsory. Students failing to meet participation standards as outlined in the unit plan may be awarded an I Grade (Fail - incomplete). Students who are unable to meet this requirement for medical or other reasons must seek the approval of the unit coordinator.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Case Study | Case study | 30% |
| Presentation | Individual presentation and lecture journal | 35% |
| Presentation | Group presentation and report | 35% |
^ Mandatory reference
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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