JOU 242 - News Practicum III

1. Engage in the planning and producing of news at a news editor-level position.
   1. Define news.
   2. Identify news stories relevant to the campus.
   3. Determine best strategy to convey a news story.
   4. Complete the steps in producing a news story.
   5. Help assign and manage news stories written by reporters on staff.
2. Demonstrate how to assign, write, and verify the accuracy a news story at an advanced level.
   1. Analyze different methods of background research.
   2. Identify and interview sources.
   3. Write a lead.
   4. Write direct, indirect and partial quotes.
   5. Follow inverted pyramid style and alternative story structures.
   6. Check facts.
   7. Verify information thoroughly for accuracy.
   8. Take responsibility for the accuracy and objectivity of assigned newspaper    section(s).
   9. Maintain objectivity and fairness when writing a news story.
   10. Apply principles of media law.
3. Edit news stories.
   1. Follow AP Style.
   2. Provide training on AP style.
   3. Demonstrate proper news style.
   4. Provide training on news style.
   5. Check facts.
4. Use the digital tools of the newsroom.
   1. Take photographs with a DSLR camera.
   2. Provide training on taking digital photographs.
   3. Use InDesign to lay out news pages.
   4. Train others on using InDesign to lay out news pages.
   5. Apply Photoshop to edit photos.
   6. Conduct training on Photoshop to edit photos.
   7. Record audio during an interview.
   8. Provide training on the use of audio equipment and uploading content to a website.
   9. Upload news content to a website.
   10. Use Microsoft Word.
5. Promote content through social media.
   1. Manage social media content.
   2. Provide training on social media content production.
6. Be actively involved in all areas of campus newsroom operations.
   1. Manage staff meetings.
   2. Participate in additional hours as arranged by instructor.
   3. Lead additional activities sponsored by the news organization (i.e. open house, retreat, recruiting, First Amendment Day, fundraising).
   4. Identify and help assign additional tasks as needed (i.e. story and photo assignments).
7. Lead the editorial/staff team to create a quality news operation.
   1. Offer constructive criticism to other staff members.
   2. Apply suggestions to improve the paper.
   3. Listen to and respect the viewpoints of others.
   4. Be flexible with work assignments, article length, layout changes, etc.
   5. Check messages and e-mail regularly.
   6. Guide and mentor other staff members.
   7. Fulfill all commitments to the DMACC community and the public.