BAJR 214 News Writing 

The module aims to develop the news writing and gathering skills gained in Foundation Skills for Journalists. That is, it develops skills gained in newsgathering and hard news writing that uses the inverted pyramid format. It also introduces students to the hour-glass, focus, narrative and chronological styles of news writing. Students shall also be introduced to newsgathering and language use that is sensitive to gender, racial, and ethnic groups. Students are also expected to keep abreast of current affairs and shall be tested on their news awareness.