Newspaper Journalism

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With a single payment you will gain access to Newspaper Journalism including 10 additional premium courses, original hard copy certificate, transcript and a student ID card which will allow you to get discounts on things like music, food, travel and clothes etc.

Courses are included with this Newspaper Journalism Complete Bundle:

• Course 01: Newspaper Journalism
• Course 02: Level 2 Microsoft Office Essentials
• Course 03: Microsoft Teams
• Course 04: Report Writing
• Course 05: Working from Home Essentials
• Course 06: Mental Health and Working from Home
• Course 07: Online Meeting Management
• Course 08: Effective Communication Skills
• Course 09: Time Management
• Course 10: Leadership & Management Diploma
• Course 11: Emotional Intelligence and Human Behaviour

If you want to gain a solid understanding of Newspaper Journalism and fast track your dream career, then take a step in the right direction with this industry-standard, comprehensive Newspaper Journalism course designed by expert instructors.

The Newspaper Journalism will cover a comprehensive range of 13, you’ll have 24/7 online access to the study materials, introductory videos, assessment tests, study resources and tutor support for a lifetime.

The Newspaper Journalism will help you to develop your skills, confidence and knowledge of this sector, helping to add real value to your CV and personal development.

Gain experience online and interact with experts. This can prove to be the perfect way to get noticed by a prospective employer and stand out from the crowd.

Newspaper Journalism has been rated and reviewed highly by our learners and professionals alike. We have a passion for teaching, and it shows.

All of our courses have interactive online modules that allow studying to take place where and when you want it to.

The only thing you need to take Newspaper Journalism is Wi-Fi and a screen. You’ll never be late for class again.

Experienced tutors and mentors will be there for you whenever you need them, and solve all your queries through email and chat boxes.

Whether you are looking to brighten up your CV, just starting out in the industry, looking for a career change or just fancy learning something new, this online Newspaper Journalism course is perfect!

Benefits you’ll get choosing Apex Learning for this Newspaper Journalism:

• One payment, but lifetime access to 11 CPD courses
• Certificates, student ID for the title course included in a one-time fee
• Full tutor support available from Monday to Friday
• Free up your time — don’t waste time and money travelling for classes
• Accessible, informative modules taught by expert instructors
• Learn at your ease — anytime, from anywhere
• Study the course from your computer, tablet or mobile device
• CPD accredited course — improve the chance of gaining professional skills

Curriculum:

Module 01: Introduction and Principles

• Journalism: An Introduction
• Introduction
• Forms of Journalism
• Influences on Journalism
• Principles
• Summary

Module 02: History and Development

• The Print Medium
• Newspapers in the Digital Age
• Why Newspapers Remain So Powerful
• Journalism on the Internet
• The UK National Press Today
• Common Threads in the History of UK Journalism
• Summary

Module 03: Interviewing for Newspaper Journalism

• Interviewing
  
  • The Face-To-Face Interview
  • The Telephone Interviews
• Copy Presentation
  
  • Hard News
  • Softer News
  • Features
• Summary

Module 04: News Writing

• Introduction to News Writing
  
  • Slugs
  • The Split Page
  • Punctuation
  • Rewriting Wire Copy
  • Conversational Style
  • Reading Your Copy Aloud
  • Avoiding Information Overload
• News Writing Style
  
  • Names and Titles
  • Numbers, Capital Numbers, Punctuation Marks, and Web Sites
  • Language
• Summary

Module 05: News Production

• Effective News Gathering Methods
  
  • Interviewing
  • The Deductive and Investigative Methods
  • Intelligent Deduction
  • Getting Facts
• Sources of Information
  
  • Direct Observation
  • Secondary Sources
    
    • Interviews
    • Press Conferences
    • Press Notes
    • Documents
• Producing Quality News
• Summary

Module 06: News Reporting

• Reporting the News
  
  • Equipment
• Reporting Video
  
  • Shooting Techniques
  • Sequences
• Reporting Audio
• Summary

Module 07: Writing Skills for Newspaper Journalists

• Getting Down to It
  
  • Make A Plan Before You Start
  • Write Straight onto The Keyboard
  • Write Notes to Get Started
  • Revise Your Writing
  • Master the Basics
• Writing News
• Writing Reviews
• Glossary of Terms Used in Journalism
• Summary

Module 08: Newspaper Journalism law

• Introduction and Background
• Types of Law
  
  • Divisions of the Law
• Defamation
  
  • Defamation Act 2013
  • Defamation and Human Rights
• Reporting Restrictions in Legal Cases
  
  • Court Reporting Restrictions
  • Reporting Restrictions on Cases Involving Children and Young People
  • Restrictions on Reporting Sexual Offences
  • Other Main Reporting Restrictions Divorce
• Election law
• Summary

Module 09: Court Reporting

• Going to Court
• Reporting Court Cases
• Contempt of Court
• Writing Your Court Report
• Summary

Module 10: Journalism Ethics

• What Are Ethics?
• What Makes a Good Journalist?
  
  • Morality and Truth
  • The Right to Respect for Privacy
  • Freedom of Speech
• Copyright
• Summary

Module 11: Niche Journalism

• What Is Niche Journalism?
• Importance of Niche Journalism
• Introduction to Sports Journalism
  
  • Sports Journalism in the 21st Century
  • Sports Journalism in a Changing Newspaper Market
• Broadcasting, Sports Journalism and Entertainment
  
  • Television and Sports Journalism
  • Sports News in The Digital Age
• Travel Journalism
  
  • Travel Journalism and the Lifestyle
• Fashion Journalism
• Writing Fashion News and Features
  
  • Writing Fashion News
• Summary

Module 12: Tips on Writing a Good Feature Story

• What Is Feature Writing?
  
  • The Role of The Feature
  • Who Is the Feature Writer?
• Different Types of Features
  
  • Descriptive and Colour Writing
  • Personality-Celebrity Features
  • Seasonal Features
  • Entertainment Features and Critical Writing
  • Writing Product Reviews for Consumers
  • Other Forms of Reviews and Criticism
• Key Skills of a Feature Writer
• How to Get Quotes
  
  • Dealing with Quotes
• Summary

Module 13: Health and Safety for Journalists

• Introduction to Health and Safety
• Health and Safety at Work
• The Main Elements of Health and Safety Law
• Reporting in Hostile Environments
• Reporting Sports Events
• Working As a Freelance
• A Summary of Additional Regulations
• Summary

How will I get my Certificate?

After successfully completing the course you will be able to order your CPD Accredited Certificates (PDF + Hard Copy) as proof of your achievement.

• PDF Certificate: Free (Previously it was £10 * 11 = £110)

• Hard Copy Certificate: Free (For The Title Course)

If you want to get hardcopy certificates for other courses, generally you have to pay £20 for each. But this Fall, Apex Learning is offering a Flat 50% discount on hard copy certificates, and you can get each for just £10!

P.S. The delivery inside the U.K. is Free. International students have to pay a £3.99 postal charge.

There is no experience or previous certifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.

Our Newspaper Journalism is fully compatible with PC’s, Mac’s, Laptop, Tablet and Smartphone devices. This course has been designed to be fully compatible on tablets and smartphones so you can access your course on wifi, 3G or 4G.

There is no time limit for completing this course, it can be studied in your own time at your own pace.

Having these various certifications will increase the value in your CV and open you up to multiple sectors such as Business & Management, Admin, Accountancy & Finance, Secretarial & PA, Teaching & Mentoring etc.

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Certificate of completion

Digital certificate - Included