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UMHS Journalism
1.0 Carnegie Unit
Instructor: Mrs. Tabitha Dillard |
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I am Mrs. Tabitha Dillard, and I will be your online instructor for this course. In addition, I teach high school English at Ingomar Attendance Center in New Albany, MS, where I have been for 8 years. I have a total of 12 years teaching experience. I have a Master of Education Degree in English from the University of Mississippi. I have been happily married for 17 years and have two children, Lindsey and Josh. Contact me with any questions or concerns you might have at tcdilla1@olemiss.edu. I look forward to working with you. |
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Contact Information: If you have questions concerning the content of the course, you may contact the instructor directly using the email link in the "Communications & Tools" tab. NOTE: Whenever sending an email, please be sure to indicate your Course title and number in the subject line (ie, AP Art History).
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Course Description: In this course, youíll learn how to write a lead that grabs your readers, how to write engaging news stories and features, and how to interview sources. Youíll also learn about the history of journalism, how to succeed in the world of social media news, and how to turn your writing, photography, and people skills into an exciting and rewarding career. |
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Course Objectives: Objectives include (but are not limited to):
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Course Outline:This course consists of 10 instructional modules (or units). NOTE: you must pass the Syllabus and Orientation Quiz for the course materials to appear on the Lessons page. |
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Units
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LESSON | Reading Assignments | Due for Grades | Pacing Guide
to complete the course in one semester |
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Start Here |
Syllabus and Orientation folder. NOTE: Once you complete the syllabus and orientation quiz, the rest of the lessons will become available to you. | Syllabus quiz | Week 1 | |||||||
0 | 0 | Instructions and course information | Introduce Yourself discussion board, Course pretest | Week 1 | ||||||
1 | 1.1-1.6 | Reading material 1.1-1.6 The History of American Journalism, podcast, reflect |
Homework (Text Question, Lab Question, Activity), Quiz | Week 2 | ||||||
2 | 2.1-2.5 | Reading material 2.1-2.5 New Media Versus Old Media, podcast, reflect | Homework (Text Question, Activity), Quiz | Week 3 | ||||||
3 | 3.1-3.5 | Reading material 3.1-3.5 Press Law & Journalistic Ethics, podcast, reflect | Homework (Text Question, Lab Question, Activity), Quiz | Week 4 | ||||||
4 | 4.1-4.6 | Reading material 4.1-4.6 Understanding Rhetoric, Bias, & Point of View, podcast, reflect | Homework (Text Question, Activity), Quiz | Week 5 | ||||||
5 | 5.1-5.5 | Reading material 5.1-5.5 Photojournalism, Social Media, & Advertising, podcast, reflect | Homework (Text Question, Lab Question, Activity), Quiz | Week 6 | ||||||
Midterm | Proctored exam covering units 1-5. Be sure to complete all previous assignments before taking this exam. Any assignments not completed before the exam is taken may receive a grade of zero. |
Proctored test | Week 7 | |||||||
6 | 6.1-6.5 | Reading material 6.1-6.5 How to Write Stellar News Stories, podcast, reflect | Homework (Text Question, Activity), Quiz | Week 8 | ||||||
7 | 7.1-7.5 | Reading material 7.1-7.5 Researching Your Story Wisely & Well, podcast, reflect | Homework (Text Question, Lab Question, Activity), Quiz | Week 9 | ||||||
8 | 8.1-8.5 | Reading material 8.1- 8.5 Using Personal & Observational Sources, podcast, reflect | Homework (Text Question, Activity), Quiz | Week 10 | ||||||
9 | 9.1-9.6 | Reading material 9.1-9.6 Preparing Posts for Publication, podcast, reflect | Homework (Text Question, Lab Question, Activity), Quiz | Week 11 | ||||||
10 | 10.1-10.5 | Reading material 10.1-10.5 Understanding the Publication Process, podcast, reflect | Homework (Text Question, Activity), Quiz | Week 12 | ||||||
Post-test, Exit Survey | The 10-minute Post-test is in the Final Exam folder and must be completed before the final exam will appear. | To be completed before scheduling your final exam. | Week 13 | |||||||
Final Exam | Proctored comprehensive exam covering Units 6-10. Complete all previous assignments before taking this exam. Any assignments not completed before the exam is taken will receive a grade of zero. |
Proctored test | Week 13 | |||||||
Grading Scale: 93 - 100% = A The grading format is as follows: Minor Grades (Quizzes, Lab Questions, Text Questions): 50% |