Exploring Different Journalistic Genres

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The expiry date of this unit is 31/07/2026.

Overview

Framework:
Access to HE
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
QU026246
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Graded

Grade Descriptors

  • GD3-Application of skills
  • GD4-Use of information
  • GD5-Communication and presentation
  • GD6-Autonomy/Independence
  • GD7-Quality

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Be able to plan and draft a selection of journalistic articles.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    Plan and draft pieces of journalistic writing chosen from two of the following categories:

    a) reviews

    b) sport

    c) opinion.

    Range could include for example music/theatre, travel, business/finance, lifestyle. 

2

Understand the importance of writing within set parameters.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1
    Explain the importance of writing to a deadline and set word count.
  • 2.2
    Explain the importance of writing in a style appropriate for a publication.
3

Be able to carry out research and extract quotations from relevant subjects to produce a short article.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1
    Select and re-present relevant material from at least two acknowledged sources.
  • 3.2
    Identify the main points and arguments from the source material.
  • 3.3

    Write an article, using quotations to illustrate the piece, citing sources, in a given style.