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English 121 is an introductory journalism course and is the first in NVCC's series of journalism courses. You will learn the basics of journalistic wiring, newsgathering, and reporting by researching using internet, human, and print sources and by drafting, critiquing, revising and publishing your stories. You will participate in online discussions, take exams, and bring your stories to final publishable quality. |
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Objectives |
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If you do well in this course, you will be able to:
- Gather information through background research and interviewing
- Write clear, concise, and unbiased stories
- Attribute material honestly and effectively
- Follow ethical standards
- Meet deadlines
- Recognize basic journalistic terms and writing formats
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Materials |
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In addition to the required texts, you will be viewing at least one popular movie in Blackboard using SWANK. You will also be viewing and listening to a number of online videos & recordings. You will need speakers or a headset to take full advantage of these recordings.
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Grading |
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Possible Assignments Include: (Subject to change each semester. The actual assignments are available in the Syllabus in the Blackboard course site on the first day of classes.)
Assignment |
Points |
Percentage of Grade |
Exams (3 @ 150 points each) |
450 |
45 |
Reported Story |
200 |
20 |
Reported Story Multimedia Component |
50 |
5 |
Homework (3 @ varying points each) |
65 |
6.5 |
Quizzes (3 @ varying points each) |
50 |
5 |
Discussion forums (5 @ 20 points each) |
100 |
10 |
All the President's Men assignment |
85 |
8.5 |
Total |
1000 |
100 |
Your final grade may be based on the following scale. Please note that you must also pass two of the three exams in order to pass the course, regardless of your scores on the other assignments.
Grading Scale |
Grade |
Points |
Percentage |
A |
900-1000 |
90-100% |
B |
800-899 |
80-89% |
C |
700-799 |
70-79% |
D |
600-699 |
60-69% |
F |
0-599 |
0-59% |
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Exams |
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There are 3 exams in this course.
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ELI Policies and Procedures |
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Beginning the Course |
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Last Updated:
November 19, 2013
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