A portfolio comprising evidence of work done (recordings/cuttings), an employer statement and a student-written assessment (4,000 words) including a case study, a workplace diary and a reflective evaluation
[Learning Outcomes 1-9]
The placement employer will also be required to complete a comprehensive assessment sheet of performance.

Students are introduced into the professional sports media workplace environment and are expected to research the role of that sports media (and any other similar associated organisations) and compare/contrast those roles while also establishing and developing effective working practices, routines and relationships within their organisation(s), with an advised maximum of (but not limited to) two placements agreed with the module tutor. Students are required to demonstrate competence in a range of responsibilities and duties in the process of delivering sports media output, to be assessed using the criteria detailed in the learning outcomes. This includes a focus on individual contribution to the organisation, to be demonstrated by accumulating recordings/cuttings and/or other evidence of personal input. The necessity to fully embrace the operations of the placement organisation(s) is also essential for students to succeed in producing a 4,000 word case study of the organisation(s) which will include a detailed reflection/evaluation of their own input to that organisation.

Whole class briefings = 2 hours
Attendance in the workplace = 120 hours
Preparation, enquiry and writing = 298 hours

Newsroom and library resources. Students will need to be available by e-mail, mobile phone and landline.

Adams, Sally (2009) Interviewing for Journalists (2nd edit), Routledge
Andrews, Phil (2014) Sports Journalism: A Practical Guide, (2nd edit) Sage
Boyle, Raymond (2006) Sports Journalism Context and Issues, Sage
Frost, Chris (2007) Journalism Ethics and Regulation (2nd edit.) London, Pearson
Hudson, Gary and Rowlands, Sarah (2007) The Broadcast Journalism Handbook, Pearson.
Marsh, David (2013) For Who The Bell Tolls, Guardian Faber
Steen, Rob (2008) Sports Journalism, A Multimedia Primer, Routledge

1. DEMONSTRATE COMPETENCE WITH INDUSTRY PRACTICES IN THE SPORTS MEDIA WORKPLACE [Knowledge & Understanding]

2. SHOW EVIDENCE OF LEARNING ADVANCED TECHNIQUES IN THE WORKPLACE [Learning]

3. DEMONSTRATE RESEARCH SKILLS IN A WORKPLACE CASE STUDY [Enquiry]

4. SHOW EVIDENCE OF CONSIDERATION OF CONSUMER EXPECTATION IN SPORTS MEDIA OUTPUT [Communication]

5. DEMONSTRATE ABILITY TO MANAGE DEADLINES AND SIMULTANEOUS TASKS [Application]

6. PROVIDE EVIDENCE OF REFLECTIVE AWARENESS OF SPORTS MEDIA CONVENTIONS [Reflection]

7. PRODUCE EVIDENCE OF COLLABORATIVE WORKING TO DEADLINES [Collaborative Working]

8. SHOW EVIDENCE OF ACCEPTING GUIDANCE IN THE WORKPLACE TO IMPROVE PERFORMANCE [Practical and Professional]

9. DEMONSTRATE ABILITY TO ANTICIPATE AND AVOID PROBLEMS IN THE WORKPLACE [Problem Solving]