Journalism 111 lays the foundations for students to write publishable news reports, and for further study in second- and third-year journalism units. It introduces and equips students with the skills and techniques necessary for the practice of journalism and news gathering and writing, including: definitions of journalism and news; research skills; news sources; interviewing; the structure of news reports; news language and conventions such as news style; and lead and news-report writing. This unit explains, examines and critiques the principles and concepts fundamental to reflective journalism practice. It covers the role of journalism in a democracy; the history of news; the... -- Course Website