Week 5: Discussion and Peer Critique

This week students will:

1. Discuss the responsibilities of journalists in consideration of the First Amendment, defamation , privacy, and copyright.

2. Provide feedback to peers on broadcast news stories.

3. Create a final project comprised of a a print story, broadcast story scripts, and a digital news story tailored for local news.

We have learned a great deal about writing and editing for print, broadcast, and digital media. The knowledge you have obtained is what you need to get started on your journey to seeking a career in the field of journalism and media. However, understanding the skills associated with being a writer and editor for media is not enough; you must also have a keen understanding of the legal aspects of those jobs. This week you will be prompted to think about a few of the issues that you will explore further in a course in the program specifically devoted to discussions on media and the law. There will also be another opportunity to provide feedback to your peers that will be based on their broadcast news stories. Finally, you will complete your local digital news media package that will culminate your experience in writing a story for print, broadcast, and digital media.