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- Level Professional
- Duration 14 hours
- Course by Michigan State University
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Being a successful journalist is more than hunting down information. How journalists process the information, then put it together, are key steps for news reports. You will learn the process, planning, requirements of how journalists develop their news reports. There are many ways to report news reports, and you will learn different forms of how to perform reporting and writing to serve different audiences. This course also explains the different formats within journalism, beyond the written word and how they are best utilized.Modules
Michigan State and the School of Journalism
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- This is journalism
- Meet your School of Journalism faculty
- The MSU School of Journalism
- #SpartansWill
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- Where to find us
Organizing your newsgathering
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Assignment
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- Sorting newsgathering
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- How do journalists sort their information?
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- Things to help sort information
Best ways to use statistics and reports
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Discussion
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1
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- Understanding how to use numbers
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Discussions
- How USA TODAY uses numbers effectively
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- Using numbers wisely in news reports
Know how to question your facts and sources
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Discussion
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Discussions
- Think like a journalist!
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- Newsgathering...what's accurate and what's not?
Almost ready to create your news report
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- Sifting, sorting and choosing information
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- What happens if you don't know something?
Letting your sources speak
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Discussion
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Assignment
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- Using quotes correctly
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Discussions
- Examining quotes and transitions
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- Using quotes in your news reports
Telling your news the best way(s)
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1
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PeerReview
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Peer Review
- Have you seen format affect a news report?
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- Choosing a news report format
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- Some formats for news stories
So who is your news report aimed at?
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- Audience, tone, leads, sources
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- Knowing your audience
Make your news report come alive with art/graphics
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Discussion
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- Ways to think about multimedia
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Discussions
- How can you use multimedia?
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- Multimedia in News
Make your news report come alive with sound
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- Audio best practices
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- Adding audio to your news report
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- Listen to this!
Make your news report come alive with video
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- Adding Video to Your News Report
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- Adding videos to your news report
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- Make your video more visually interesting
Why you need to think multimedia
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- Adding layers with multimedia
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- Why should you use multimedia?
Why reporting the news is never finished
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PeerReview
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Peer Review
- How do YOU keep the reporting going?
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- Keep the reporting going!
How to use audience reaction for crowdsourcing
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Discussion
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Discussions
- Using the audience to crowdsource
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- Crowdsourcing and audience reaction
Handling audience reaction
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- Forms of audience reaction
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- The good, the bad, and the please go away
Challenges of being a journalist
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PeerReview
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- Journalists and audiences
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- Putting it all together
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- Journalists and pushback
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- Stress and journalists
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"Effectively Delivering the News to Your Audience" is an engaging course designed for aspiring and current journalists within the Arts & Humanities domain. Offered by Coursera, this professional-level course delves into the intricacies of journalism beyond merely gathering information. Learners will explore the essential processes and planning required to transform raw data into compelling news reports that cater to diverse audiences. Throughout the 840-minute duration, the course covers various reporting and writing techniques, emphasizing how to effectively communicate through different journalistic formats, including multimedia. This comprehensive approach ensures participants understand the best practices for each medium. Subscription options include Starter and Professional tiers, allowing learners to choose the plan that best fits their needs. Ideal for those who aim to refine their journalistic skills and adapt to the evolving media landscape, this course promises to elevate your ability to deliver impactful news stories.
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Jeremy Steele
David Poulson
Eric Freedman
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