ENG010: Journalism | Unit 1 | Assignment Overview: News Then and Now

Assignment Overview
News Then and Now
In this unit, you will complete tasks that will help you understand the nature of news and how it has evolved over
the course of our nation’s history. This document provides an overview of the work that you will do in this unit. On
some days, you will complete online lessons; on other days, you will conduct research and complete
assignments.
You will complete the following tasks in this unit.

Lesson Task/Assignment Possible Points

Lesson 1:Course Introduction Complete the online lesson.
Lesson 2: The Value of News: Then Complete the online lesson. Take the Lesson 5
and Now Quiz.
Lesson 3: Reporter’s Reflection 1 Follow instructions to complete the journal 5
entry.
Lesson 4: Reporter’s Reflection 2 Follow instructions to complete the journal 5
entry.
Lesson 5: Discuss: A Date with History Follow instructions for participating in 20
discussion.
Lesson 6: Your Choice
Lessons 7: Medium and Message Complete the online lesson. Take the Lesson 5
Quiz.
Lesson 8: Reporter’s Reflection 3 Follow instructions to complete the journal 5
entry.

Lesson 9: Reporter’s Reflection 4 Follow instructions to complete the journal 5

entry.

Reporter’s Reflection: Journal Assignments

Reporter’s Reflection 1
Follow the instructions in the online lesson to investigate how presidents were covered in the past. Then complete
Reporter’s Reflection Journal graded assignment. Be sure to label your journal entry 1.1 News Values Then, so
that your teacher can give you credit for this assignment.

Reporter’s Reflection 2
Follow the instructions in the online lesson to investigate how the current president is covered. Then complete
Reporter’s Reflection Journal graded assignment. Be sure to label your journal entry 1.2 News Values Now, so
that your teacher can give you credit for this assignment.

Reporter’s Reflection 3
Follow the instructions in the online lesson to investigate how different mediums enhance news stories. Then
complete Reporter’s Reflection Journal graded assignment. Be sure to label your journal entry 1.3 Compare
Mediums, so that your teacher can give you credit for this assignment.

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Reporter’s Reflection 4
Follow the instructions in the online lesson to investigate how various mediums and news values affect news
coverage choices. Then complete Reporter’s Reflection Journal graded assignment. Be sure to label your journal
entry 1.4 Visuals, so that your teacher can give you credit for this assignment.

Grading/Point Values
Journal grades are based on the quality of the content. Responses should demonstrate the following
characteristics:
• Be well written (use a spell-checker)
• Answer the prompt provided
• Show understanding of the concepts presented
Each assigned journal entry is worth up to 5 points.

Graded Discussion Assignment

You will compare and contrast news stories that you have found during your independent inquiries and discuss
your findings in this discussion as directed in the online lesson.

Grading/Point Values
Discussion grades are based on quality and timeliness. Responses should demonstrate the following
characteristics:
• Be well written (use a spell-checker)
• Clearly address the issue being discussed
• Show understanding of the concepts presented
• Timely: Initial and follow-up posts
The discussion is worth up to 20 points.

Lesson Quiz
There are two quizzes in this unit, each containing five multiple choice questions online.
Each quiz is worth up to 5 points.

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