UO News Reporting

Undergraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
JOUR 1009
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Course ID
203989
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
1
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
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Single course enrolment
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

The aim of this course is to introduce students to knowledge of and essential skills in news journalism. Students will be introduced to foundational news principles, including story selection, original research, interviewing, and news writing structures. They will undertake authentic news reporting assignments that begin the process of preparing them to be well-rounded journalists, with a good understanding of the pressures they face when producing stories to deadline. Students will understand how journalism interacts with key sources of information, such as public relations, governments and communities.

Course learning outcomes

  • Identify, source and develop news story ideas at community level reporting
  • Develop research skills using primary and secondary sources to provide a strong fact-based foundation for journalistic storytelling
  • Identify and secure relevant interviewees in a timely manner, while applying the principles of inclusion and diversity
  • Practise writing and structuring news stories under real world conditions, including adherence to deadlines

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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