A portfolio of copy and analysis weighted at 50% (1,000 words) (LO 1, LO 2, LO 3)
A one-hour class test weighted at 50% (LO 1, LO 2)

This module will guide students through the processes of converting ideas, topics and existing news stories into new consumer-addictive content. Students will work hands-on to replicate working practices in the modern, converged newsroom, beginning with the newsgathering process and working through the development and enhancement of content using a variety of sources and research methods. It will look at the different structure of stories in a range of media. The module will provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to produce and analyse stories to professional standards.

Weekly workshops to give students the knowledge and skills necessary to control the evolution of a news story from conception to publication, using modern research methods.

Fogg, Christine (2005), Release the Hounds: A Guide to Research for Journalists and Writers, Allen & Unwin
Hudson, G & Rowlands, S (2007) The Broadcast Journalism Handbook
McKane, Anna (2007) Newswriting, Sage
Phillips, Angela (2007) Good Writing for Journalists, Sage
Quinn, S & Lamble, S (2007) Online Newsgathering: Research and Reporting for Journalism, Focal
Staffordshire University Journalism Dept (2007), Journalism Style Guide, Staffordshire University.

Powerpoint
Computer Projector
Internet access
StaffsLive to provide a platform for publication
Library
The Blackboard virtual learning environment will be available (where relevant) to support this module. Details will be supplied in the module handbook.