News Reporting and Writing – Journalism 2A and Journalism 2B
| Week | Lesson/Discussion | Important Links |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orientation/Overview of the semester | Syllabus [Link soon] Midterm project [download] News Reporting and Writing by Melvin Mencher [download] AP Stylebook 2020-2022 [download] |
| 2 | Headline Writing | |
| 3-5 | 50 Questions: A review of the newswriting lessons from your Journalism Principles and Practices class | Assignment: Check the schedule of hearings at the regional trial court branches and/or your nearest municipal trial court. Attend and observe at least one hearing. Take down notes of your observations. |
| 6 | Covering the Philippine National and Local Governments: Part I National government to barangay officials (terms, functions, and qualifications) | The three branches of the government Terms, functions, and qualifications of presidents, vice presidents, legislators, LGU officials from governor to barangay elected and appointed officials |
| 7 | Reporting on Elections (rescheduled because of the nearing barangay and SK elections) | Special focus on the problems faced by the public (voters), candidates, and journalists. Ethical guide on reporting on elections, surveys, and political advertisements. Election 2022 Pledge for Journalists and Media Organizations |
| 8 | ASYNCHRONOUS CLASS Summary of Reporting on Elections class activity Covering the Philippine National and Local Governments: Part II (Covering the Courts) | CLICK HERE FOR THE ASYNCHRONOUS LESSON Assignment to be passed using the form provided. |
| 9 | Data Visualization | |
| 10 | News Features Nov. 15-16, 2023 | Lesson: Zooming in, zooming out; Human interest; Putting a face in stories Reading assignment: “Features: A View from the Poet’s Corner” (Please use your BU email to download this file.) |
| 11 | Ethics and Safety Guide Nov. 22-23, 2023 | Covering Special Topics: Crime and Corruption Disasters Pandemics Reporting on Children Reporting on Women, LGBTQIA+ Reporting on Indigenous People Reporting on PWDs Reporting on Suicide and Mental Health |
| 12 | Finding leads and sources online | |
| Deadline of Submission of Midterm Exam, Final Exam, and Final Project | Midterm Exam: 10 News (breaking, full, and news feature in envelope) Final Exam: To be announced Final Project: To be announced | December 1, 2023 |
| IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS | Please have these requirements ready before you conduct interviews outside: – Parent’s permit – Letter to the dean (informing that your class advocacy journalism requires you go outside for data gathering) – certificate of insurance (to be acquired from the CSC) |