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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 will develop students' news writing skills and provide real world experience. Students will learn reporting and editing skills and get a taste of the virtual newsroom by publishing their work on the faculty e-news website. The unit also considers the legal and ethical aspects of journalism.
Unit was previously coded CCC2305, CCC3215, CCC3305
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
This unit will consist of lectures, workshops and online activities.
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.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | Mid semester submission of news articles | 50% |
| Assignment | End semester submission of news articles | 50% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | Mid-semester submission of news articles | 50% |
| Assignment | End-semester submission of news articles | 50% |
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 will develop students' news writing skills and provide real world experience. Students will learn reporting and editing skills and get a taste of the virtual newsroom by publishing their work on the faculty e-news website. The unit also considers the legal and ethical aspects of journalism.
Unit was previously coded CCC2305, CCC3215, CCC3305
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
This unit will consist of lectures, workshops and online activities.
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.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | Mid semester submission of news articles | 50% |
| Assignment | End semester submission of news articles | 50% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | Mid-semester submission of news articles | 50% |
| Assignment | End-semester submission of news articles | 50% |
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.
CCC3310|1|2