Welcome to journalism. In this category, you will find class discussions, assignments and course content.  Click the “journalism” link below the site name to view all the posts for this class.

Course objectives for journalism are as follows.  Emphasis will be place on the “how to” aspect rather than in perfect production.

Course Goals:

  1. Understand and appreciate the fundamentals of journalism and how these fundamentals apply to a school publication.
  2. Understand what makes news and develop the ability to make ethically sound decisions when writing for the newspaper.
  3. Create effective news stories, feature stories, and other types of stories while demonstrating the ability to follow AP style.
  4. Understand the role of technology in the creation of a newsmagazine and how technology influences the media.
  5. Develop critical thinking and analytical skills to evaluate the news, mass media, sources, and one’s own writing.
  6. Work cooperatively with other members of the staff and school administration to create a quality, professional newsmagazine.
  7. Be constantly aware of what is going on in the world, both locally and globally.
  8. Utilize one’s creativity in the layout and design process.
  9. Meet deadlines on time in order to ensure productivity.