JOURNALISM
CONTENT STANDARDS AND BENCHMARKS
Comprehend, analyze
and respond to media.
Students will:
· analyze and evaluate mass media as informed consumers
·
discuss what is newsworthy
·
identify the components of newspapers, magazines
and yearbooks
Understand
historical, cultural, ethical and legal influences
Students will:
·
understand the rights and responsibilities of
free speech
·
gain an awareness of the options for careers in
journalism and related fields
·
comprehend the ethical and legal standards of
journalism: Plagiarism, copyright, image
manipulation, libel, privacy, obscenity, equal access, releases
Deliver ideas and
information clearly, creatively, effectively
Students will:
· expand skills to communicate effectively with the school and local community
· recognize, evaluate, write and edit according to journalistic styles
· identify the differences between objective and persuasive writing
· practice accurate, balanced, fair journalistic writing
· gain a working knowledge of journalistic terminology
Manage resources and
technology
Students will:
· actively seek, gather and evaluate information using a variety of sources
· learn the basics of desktop publishing
· acquire and disseminated knowledge through technology
· practice goal-setting and time-management techniques
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Communicate
Students will:
· demonstrate basic design
utilize photography, graphics, art and layout to communicate effectively