Journalism
Demonstration and Talk Ideas
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Explain the difference between hard news and soft news.
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Talk about the pros and cons of different media types.
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Illustrate how news is packaged in newspapers, television, and/or radio.
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Describe careers in journalism.
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Explain how newspapers and broadcast stations make money.
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Demonstrate how to write a news article.
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Talk about the different kinds of stories found in newspapers.
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Demonstrate how to interview someone for an article.
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Explain the different opinion pieces found in a paper.
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Talk about news writing for radio and television.
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