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This module will introduce students to the different styles of writing for journalists.  They will learn to write clear, balanced and vigorous reports suitable for print, on-line, radio and TV.  Students will also learn to ‘voice’ reports for broadcast.

This module will be delivered in seminars and workshops, with students undertaking weekly, practical writing exercises in the classroom before being sent out to find and write up their own stories.  They will learn how to communicate succinctly and accurately, exploring the differences in the use of the written and spoken word for a wide range of journalistic markets.   Students will also learn the importance of complementing their broadcast scripts with sound and pictures. Sessions will be held to develop a ‘natural’ and confident broadcast voice in the radio and TV studios.  Students will be encouraged to develop their critical and evaluative skills in the production of their own and colleagues’ copy, scripts and voice work.

A student passing this module should be able to:

1. Write clear, accurate and balanced news copy and scripts for print, the internet, radio and TV.
2. Demonstrate an appreciation of the range of styles of delivery appropriate for different news markets.
3. Present broadcast scripts with authority; appreciating the importance of good diction, pitch and pace in oral and visual presentation.
4. Analyse best practice when writing and presenting clear and accurate news stories and to think in a critical and reflective manner about the choices that are made in the process.
5. Use electronic sources to present an accurately word processed text and for research.

The Library Catalogue contains full details of the current reading list for this module. Further details may also be found in the Module Guide.