A key goal of this class is to help get you into the habits – and mindset – of an industry professional. As part of this, you will be exposed to – and expected to read – key industry news sources, which you will review and monitor throughout the term. These websites – and newsletters - will be assigned during Week One (either at random, or by area of subject matter expertise/interest, we’ll agree which approach we will take together). Each week you’ll include two takeaways from your reading as part of your Personal blog reflections. This might be a key part of your entry for that week, or a “here’s what else you need to know” type entry. I’ll be tweeting out your recommendations during the week, so make them good! These will also be the sources you use for the “12 things we need to know” group presentation which will take place each week (from Week 2 onwards). Please review Canvas for a list – and link to sign up – for these sources: Grading Tasks/Weighting (subject to revision/changes) Activity Tasks % of Grade Points Writing, Analysis and Critical Thinking Personal blog reflections (Weekly x9, submitted Weeks 2-10, based on what you learned in Weeks 1-9. ) 5% each, lose 5% for any missing entries) Extended end of term reflection (Submitted by end Week 11) 45% 15% 60% 450 150 600 Speaker Research Questions (pre-submitted, one per week) Pre/During/Post (once per term) 8% 7% 15% 80 70 150 “Info Share” “What you need to know this week” (presentation and PPT) > to be undertaken twice in the term (7.5%/75 points each). 7.5% X2 15% 75 X2 150 Attendance 10% 100 TOTAL 100% 1,000 How Grades Will Be Determined Category A B C D F Strong lead: Informative Vivid, telling detail. Provides essential information. Essential information but lacking Not a direct lead and/or important Factual
hard (summary) news lead or compelling anecdotal opening. clarity, conciseness and/or detail. information missing. Essential information covered. Story / Analysis logically organized. Who, what, where, when and why answered. 5 Ws covered but story not organized clearly with most important information at the top. Essential information provided but disorganized. Essential information missing and/or disorganized. Does not tell a story. Appropriate use of quotes and attribution. Strong use of quotes, with best quote high in story. Attribution provided when needed. Appropriate use of quotes and attribution. Quotes and attribution provided. Quotes or attribution missing Quotes and attribution missing and concise writing. Appropriate writing and/or analytical Clear and concise writing. Appropriate writing style (i.e., short paragraphs, descriptive detail, active verbs, no first-person). Basically clear and concise. Thorough editing needed to meet standards. Writing style is inappropriate for a news story. Unintelligible. Factually accurate. Correct grammar, spelling and punctuation. Mechanically sound, no errors. 1-2 minor errors. Style inconsistent. 1 major error such as a fragment, comma splice, or more than two minor errors. 2 major errors and multiple minor issues. Fatal flaws: Factual errors, misspelling of proper names, multiple grammar, spelling errors. factors which also come into the mix: Layout, formatting, for digital submissions. Have you used this to your advantage? Are you telling a story I’ve not heard before? Does your have the X-Factor (it can be solid, but does it zing?) Course Schedule and Assignments This schedule is a draft and is subject to amendment. Week Date Activities 1 Thursday Introductions. Expectations. Why this matters.