Learning and Assessment Task No 3: Philosophy of journalism statement
Marked out of 100 – Weighting 20% of final assessment
1. Assessment Task Description: A reflective piece of work which analyses your experience of developing, researching and writing news stories as it developed over the semester. Students should relate this experience to theoretical perspectives on journalism and a developing understanding of their potential career paths as journalists. (1000-1500 words)
Associated In-Class Learning Tasks: In order to assist students with this assessment task a number of exercises and resources will be provided by the workshops and lectures:
- An evaluation workshop will take place in week 13
- Feedback will be given in class on all assessment tasks to enable students to reflect on their learning processes
Associated Out-of-Class Research Activities; In order to complete this task satisfactorily students must engage in a program of independent study and research. This includes, but is not limited to:
- Regular broad reading of news and magazine articles will assist in the development of a broad framework for understanding of journalism and professional writing.
- Regular contributions to their personal reflective blog established in week 2 will be a crucial resource for developing a Philosophy of journalism statement
- Complete the regular readings in this subject and in JOUR112
- Read broadly about current issues in journalism and the rapidly changing nature of the media industries
2. Assessment criteria: You must demonstrate:
- a reflective, critical approach to your own work;
- an ability to articulate a personal philosophy of journalism.
- a creative approach to reflective writing
3. Due date: midday Wednesday 4 June
4. Must attempt: Yes
