Journalistic Writing Techniques

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The theoretical exposition of the concepts and techniques of research, collection, selection and processing of information will be articulated with the analysis of texts and journalistic works that stimulate the ability to reflect on the production of information and best practices in the field of journalistic writing. The curricular unit is introductory in nature to the exercise of writing and the possibility of students participating in ongoing projects within the scope of the degree in Organizational Communication.

According to the Continuous Assessment Regime, learning will be assessed through the student’s individual performance in the classroom (50%) and their participation in the group work(s) scheduled for the semester (50%).

According to the Final Exam Evaluation Regime, students must register for the exam assessment on the dates set for this purpose and following the rules established by ESEC.

This curricular unit represents the initiation of students with the techniques of collecting, selecting, hierarchizing and writing information. It is intended that, at the end of the semester, students master the main techniques of journalistic production, being able to collect and process information, write texts for journalistic publications, title and caption.

I. Researching, collecting, sorting and processing information I. 1. Working with personal sources: contacts list, prospective interview; media events and press briefing. I.2. The documentary sources: press review, press release, features, blogs, wikis and other online resources, databases, archives and libraries. I.3. Add, delete, and prioritize information. II. Report writing II.1. Fundamental principles of journalistic writing. Clarity, simplicity, precision, conciseness, accuracy. II.2. The facts, interpretations and opinions. II.3. Stylebooks, editorial lines and type of publications. II.4. The attribution to the sources and forms of citation, the observance of the code of ethics in the identification of the news actors. II.5. Titration, lead and body text news. II.6. Articulation text infographics. Subtitling. II.7. Journalistic writing practice

• - Individual performance in the classroom - 50.0%
• - Individual and/or Group Work - 50.0%

• - Exam - 100.0%

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