The information listed below is subject to change. Please review the course syllabus within your online course at the start of class.
The competencies you will demonstrate in this course are as follows:
Outcomes | Competencies | |
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1 | Recognize the role of online journalism. | A, B, C |
2 | Describe applications of internet-based journalism outlets. | A, C, D |
3 | Identify differences in social media sites and hosts. | A, C, D |
4 | Develop a proposal for a long-form digital story. | B, C, D, E |
Outcomes | Competencies | |
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1 | Employ blog and web site layout and design principles in blog creation. | A, C, E |
2 | Apply knowledge of journalistic standards (written content, photography, audio, video) to blog. | B, C, D |
3 | Examine ethics, best practices, journalistic style requirements, and effects of technology on media. | A, B, C |
4 | Develop a script and record a podcast. | I |
Outcomes | Competencies | |
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1 | Develop and create story ideas. | A, E |
2 | Identify best (technical) elements to enhance stories. | B, C, D, F |
3 | Apply best interviewing techniques. | B |
4 | Identify sources. | B, E |
5 | Submit a query letter to an online media outlet. | B, J |
6 | Recognize writing styles and correct grammar usage. | D |
Outcomes | Competencies | |
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1 | Use journalistic best practices for researching, reporting and writing. | A, D, F |
2 | Critique a long-form digital story. | A, B, C, D G, H, J |
3 | Integrate technology. | C, G, I |
4 | Determine best sites for publishing stories. | D, J |
5 | Examine social media's role in society. | A, B, D |
6 | Determine credibility in journalism. | B, D |
Outcomes | Competencies | |
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1 | Determine best ways to publicize stories. | A, E, J |
2 | Recognize strengths and weaknesses of long-form digital. | C, D |
3 | Summarize thoughts on internet media. | B, D |
4 | Share long-form digital stories. | C, D, E, G, J |
The semester schedule for this course may be 15 weeks, 10 weeks, or 6 weeks in duration. Based on the course format, this table shows the approximate amount of time you should plan to spend per week on this course. This includes time to read/listen to the online content, participate in discussion forums, complete all assignments, and study the course material.
For accelerated courses, the amount of time required per week is greater. Note that regardless of course format, the course material is the same and all course competencies, module outcomes, and assignments will be covered.
Course Credit Hours | Course Format (Duration) | Pace Relative to a 15 Week Course | Course Activity Hours | Student Learning Hours Per Week |
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3 | 15 Weeks | - | 135 | 8.5 to 9.5 |
3 | 10 Weeks | 1.5x faster | 135 | 12.5 to 14.5 |
3 | 6 Weeks | 2.5x faster | 135 | 21 to 24 |
Aside from typical reading assignments, this course has the following (Please Note: This list is subject to change based on the discretion of the instructor facilitating this course.):
Assignment | Points | % |
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Discussions (13 @ 20 points each) | 260 | 27% |
Assignments #3 and #5 (20 points each) |
40 | 4% |
Assignments #4, #6, #9, and #10 (25 points each) |
100 | 10% |
Assignments #1, #2, #7, #8, and #11 (50 points each) |
250 | 26% |
Project Components #1, #2, and #3 (75 points each) | 225 | 23% |
Project Final (100 points) | 100 | 10% |
TOTAL | 975 | 100% |
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