Segment One

Module 01 - The first amendment of the U.S. Constitution

• Freedom of press  
• History of American journalism
• First amendment issues
• Advancements in technology
• Types of news mediums
• Characteristics of a journalist
• Gatekeepers of journalism
• Different types of journalist

Module 02 - Careers in journalism

• How to conduct research
• Analyzing the reliability of sources
• Informative news reporting
• The inverted pyramid and writing a lead
• Elements of strong writing (grammar)
• Interviewing a source
• Formal vs. informal writing
• Revision process and self-editing

Segment Two

Module 03 - Feature story writing (narrative writing)

• Code of ethics
• Making ethical decisions in news reporting
• Slander and libel
• Narrative writing techniques
• Using images and technology to enhance writing
• Ethical sharing of images
• Using details and anecdotes to tell a story
• Writing effective conclusions
• Revision process and self-editing
• Giving a strong presentation

Module 04 - Argument techniques and appeals

• Pathos, ethos, and logos
• How to recognize propaganda
• Editorial story writing (argument writing)
• Claim and counterclaim
• Listening and speaking skills
• Evaluating a speech for effectiveness
• Identifying credible sources
• Writing a rebuttal
• Varying syntax
• Revision process and self-editing