For full guidelines (covering any queries you may have) check out the Subject Guide for Writing – CERT IV PT in Screen and Media (Radio and Journalism).
Continue reading “Week 14 (17/11): Submitting asssessments”
BY DEBORAH BAUER
When writing a news article you need to research the topic extensively. To have a credible, well written, well-structured article, you have to know the topic well. Still it’s a lot trickier than you might think finding the right information, ensuring its factual.
Continue reading “Week 13 (10/11): Researching a news story”
BY DEBORAH BAUER
First up – how are you?
Are you on track to finish your assessment? (For this class, and your Wednesday class.) Any points of stress?
Do you need any extra help? More time? Some time on campus? A chat to work out how to get things done?
How are you balancing your study workload, your other commitments and your down time?
Continue reading “Week 12 (3/11): Recap week”
BY DEB BAUER
Creative writing exercise: write a news story as a spoken poem
Last week we put into practise the three-act structure, a storytelling strategy, and an established method of mapping stories.
This week we will examine Fiction vs Nonfiction. What’s the Difference?
Continue reading “Week 11 (27/10): Fiction vs Non-Fiction”
BY DEB BAUER
Last week we reviewed a variety of excellent techniques to help us get those creative juices flowing in order to generate story ideas. RECAP – Brainstorming a Feature Story
Continue reading “Week 10 (20/10): Story Structure”