| Title: | Journalism Master Project |
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| Long Title: | Journalism Master Project |
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| Field of Study: |
Journalism
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| Valid From: |
Semester 1 - 2017/18 ( September 2017 ) |
| Module Coordinator: |
ROSE MC GRATH |
| Module Author: |
FRANK O DONOVAN |
| Module Description: |
The aim of the Journalism Master Project is to enable the learner to contribute to the evolution and development of the field of Journalism. It should be informed by current thinking in the research and practice of the field of Journalism and should extend our knowledge of the topics under investigation. By addressing pertinent issues within the sectors of news reporting, broadcasting, new media, convergence journalism and media production the project outcomes should enhance our specific knowledge of the issues addressed.The module involves the completion of a major journalistic project, a written report on journalism practice and the production of a freelance portfolio of professional pieces over the three semesters of the programme in collaboration with industry. |
| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
| LO1 |
Initiate and direct work in journalistic contexts to an industry standard |
| LO2 |
Interact in a professional manner with experts in journalism and broadcasting disciplines in developing a portfolio of professional pieces and a self-initiated project and report |
| LO3 |
Integrate critical thinking processes in the development and completion of a project |
| LO4 |
Critically appraise the role of the particular project within a wider practical and theoretical context |
| LO5 |
Contextualise their research within the broader social and economic environment with particular reference to further potential development or investigation |
| Pre-requisite learning |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named CIT module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s). |
| No recommendations listed |
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list. |
| No incompatible modules listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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| No Co-requisite modules listed |
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section. |
| No requirements listed |
Co-requisites
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| No Co Requisites listed |
Module Content & Assessment
| Indicative Content |
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Content
The content of the Master Project is characterized by (a) the submission of a major journalistic project comprising a web documentary (b) a written report on journalism practice, dealing critically with historical, theoretical and/or practical aspects of journalism or news media and (c) a freelance portfolio, to be produced by students over the three semesters of the programme in collaboration with industry. This may involve a self-initiated placement in a media organisation
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Deliverable
This final deliverable shall be in the form of (a) a significant piece of journalism (b) a written report on journalism practice and (c) a freelance portfolio
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Parameters
The three distinct elements of the Master Project must be individual rather than group work. The major journalistic project must be based upon a systematic approach to creating a significant piece of journalism that meets industry standards i.e. that it be suitable for publication/broadcast. The written report must include critical review of research or work of others in the field. The freelance portfolio must involve collaboration with industry
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Course Work | 100.00% |
| Course Work |
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| Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
| Project |
Web documentary subject to specified criteria |
1,2,3,4,5 |
45.0 |
Sem End |
| Written Report |
Written report on journalism practice |
1,2,3,4,5 |
35.0 |
Week 10 |
| Project |
Freelance portfolio of professional pieces. |
1,2,3 |
20.0 |
Week 6 |
| No End of Module Formal Examination |
| Reassessment Requirement |
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.
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The institute reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
| Workload: Full Time |
| Workload Type |
Workload Description |
Hours |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
| Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) |
Supervision of project |
0.5 |
Every Week |
0.50 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Completion of media project and written report |
41.5 |
Every Week |
41.50 |
| Total Hours |
42.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
42.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
0.50 |
| This module has no Part Time workload. |
Module Resources
| Recommended Book Resources |
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- Kenneth Kobre 2012, Videojournalism: Multimedia Storytelling, Focal Press UK [ISBN: 978-024081465]
- Martyn Denscombe 2014, The Good Research Guide: For Small-Scale Social Research, Open University Press Maidenhead [ISBN: 0335264700]
- Robert Gentle, 2001, Read This: Business Writing That Works, Prentice Hall London [ISBN: 0273656503]
- Judith Bell 1999, Doing your research project, Open University Press Buckingham [ISBN: 978-0335203888]
- Albert Joseph 1998, Put it in writing, McGraw-Hill New York [ISBN: 0070393087]
- [edited by] Hugo de Burgh 2000, Investigative journalism, Routledge [ISBN: 0415441447]
- Anders Hansen... [et al.] 1998, Mass communication research methods, Macmillan Basingstoke [ISBN: 978-0333617106]
- edited by Klaus Bruhn Jensen 1991, A handbook of media and communications research, Routledge London [ISBN: 0415225884]
| | Supplementary Book Resources |
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- Daniel Reimold 2013, Journalism of Ideas: Brainstorming, Developing and Selling Stories in the Digital Age, Routledge New York and London [ISBN: 978-041563467]
- Arthur Asa, Emeritus Berger, 1991, Media Analysis Techniques, Sage Press London [ISBN: 1412906830]
| | This module does not have any article/paper resources |
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| Other Resources |
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- website: Nieman Journalism Lab, USA
- website: Journalism.co.uk, UK
- website: Jeff JarvisBuzz Machine, USA
- website: Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism 1961, The Columbia Journalism Review (CJR), USA
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