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Journalism Studies 20

Campbell Collegiate

102 Massey Road

(306) 523-3250

www.campbell.rbe.sk.ca

Instructor: Ms. Lenihan

Instructors Email Address: [email protected]

Class Assignments: http://www.scribd.com/collections/2827294/Journalism-20

Prerequisites: English Language Arts A10 and B10

Course Objective:

The aim of Journalism Studies 20 is to develop the knowledge, skills, and dispositions

students need to understand the media and respond as informed and active citizens

(Journalism Studies 20 Curricular Document, p.3)

Course Description:

Journalism is the invaluable monitor of societythe job of the journalist is challenging.

Journalists (print or media) have to use their thinking, speaking, and writing to present

information in a factual, straightforward manner, clearly defining the difference

between fact and opinion (Journalism Studies 20 Curricular Document, p.3)

This course is based on discussion and lecture. You are expected to participate in class

discussions.

Journalism is swiftly changing in response to the new world we find ourselves in. We will

be taking a look at:

y how to present information

y how to gather information as well as valuable sources

y how bias is formed and detected

y how to properly write a journalistic article

y how to use the Canadian Press Style

y the legal and ethical implications of journalism

y how to behave as a professional journalist



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Materials Required:

For this course you are required to come to every class prepared with at least a pen and

paper. If you do not, you must make alternate arrangements with classmates.

You are also strongly suggested to have access to a computer and a printer on a regular

basis. The library is an excellent resource for you to use in this regard. This class will

require the use of technology and internet on a fairly regular basis.

Course Mark Allocation:

Course Work & Daily Assignments 60%

Tests/Quizzes 20%

Final Exam 20%

Total: 100%

Assignments will:

Be handed in at the beginning of class in the appropriate folder/basket as

indicated by the teacher.

Your assignment will be typed (unless otherwise noted), double spaced, 12-point

font in Arial, Calibri, Times New Roman, or Cambria. (This means no Comic

Sans Serif, or Courier, or ANY crazy, flowery, loopy , hard to read font unless it has been cleared through Ms. Lenihan FIRST).

If your assignment is hand-written, it will be in blue or black pen. No pencil,

please.

Margins on your page should be the default.

Have a works cited or reference page as needed. The citation method used in this

class will be MLA (Modern Language Association). We will be discussing how to

format a proper Works Cited page during the course of the semester, so dont

panic if you dont know what that is right now.

Any assignments or handouts you have missed are in a basket at the back of the

classroom.

Policy Regarding Attendance:

Regular attendance is critical to success in Journalism Studies. You are expected to

attend regularly.

If you miss more than ten classes, it may be difficult for you to achieve a passing grade

in this course, as evaluation occurs on a daily basis.

All absences or lates should be called in to the office (523-3250) to be excused.



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If you are absent for more than 2 consecutive school days, you must fill out an extended

absence form, which must be signed by a parent/guardian.

Late Assignments:

Homework and class work is to be turned in on time. There is a penalty of 10% per day

for late assignments (to a maximum of 40%). Weekends are not included in this late

policy, however, please note that an email address has been provided for you at the top

of your syllabus. Because weekends are not included in the late marks, I will not look at

any assignment delivered to me over the weekend and it will be assessed on the next

school day. Late assignments will not be accepted after the English Departments term

cut-off dates of May 30 for Semester Two.

General Expectations:

This class will contain a fair amount of work and you will be expected to keep up with

the workload. If you are absent or late from class, it is y our responsibilit y to catch up onmissed work and assignments.

Consequently, by the end of the first week of the semester you should have in place a

homework partner from whom you have an email address, phone number etc

Campbell Collegiate Policy on Academic Malpractice and Plagiarism:

Malpractice is behavior that results in a student gaining an unfair advantage in one or

more assessments. This would include plagiarism, duplication of work, or the use of any

prohibited technology to gain an unfair academic advantage. Therefore actions resulting

in any advantage will result in a 0 on that assessment. A malpractice incident report

will also be filed. (**this includes copying someone elses homework assignment

without acknowledgement or permission from a teacher)

An authentic piece of work is one that is based on a students individual and original

ideas. Therefore, all assignments, written or oral, completed by a student for

assessment must wholly and authentically use that students own language and

expression. Where sources are used or referred to, whether in the form of direct

quotation paraphrase, such sources must be acknowledged. Therefore duplication of

any other authors work including another students work will result in a 0 on thatassignment. A malpractice incident report will be filed.

Community Principles:

You will:

Show commitment and respect to the class by being punctual.

Respect one another as well as the teacher.



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o Part of respect is learning technology etiquette. This means I should not

see cell phones during class time. If I see one, the first time I take it away

until the end of the period. The second time you can pick it up at lunch or

after school (whichever is first). The third time your parent/guardian will

pick it up from me after fifth period.

o MP3 players, iPods may be used in class, when appropriate. Cell phonesshall not be used as an MP3 player.

Maintain an inclusive learning environment.

Raise your hand to ask or answer a question in order to show respect to other

students as well as the teacher.

Hand your work in on time and I will hand it back in a timely manner.

Maintain the standards of academic integrity as indicated above.

Important Dates to Remember:

Semester Two Report Card 1: Wednesday, March 16, 2011 Semester Two Report Card 2: Friday, May 6, 2011

Semester Two Final Evaluat ions begin: Friday, June 17, 2011

Semester Two Final Report Card: Thursday, June 30, 2011

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