Freelance Journalism

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OCN Level 2 in Freelance Journalism
Student Profile
This programme is designed for people who wish to gain or improve their skills in journalistic writing and marketing their copy to a range of printed media.

Delivery:
  • Distance
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Further Details


Study Method
The course is designed for study by distance learning at work or at home.  Students receive course manual, assignments and studyguide plus tutor support.
Assessment
Assessment takes the form of a series of tutor marked assignments which you send off to your tutor by e-mail or post for marking. There is no word count for these assignments, however you do have to prove to your tutor that you have fully understood the questions asked.
Entry Requirements
You must be over the age of 21 and should be self-motivated to follow a programme of home study.
Timescale
The programmetakes place over a timescale to suit the student.  Once registered, tutor support is available for up to one year or until completion whichever is the soonest. To complete this course it will take in the region of 100 study hours.
Location
The programme is home or work-based enabling students to complete the course without having to attend scheduled college teaching sessions.
Tutor support
Throughout the course, students will receive tutor support by telephone and by post for a year.
COURSE CONTENT

The course is divided up into 10 units, as follows:

Unit 1: Introduction


  • What can this course do for you?

  • Why do we need content?

  • How is style arrived at?

  • How do we know what an editor wants?

  • Where is analysis important?

Unit 2: Markets

  • Presentation

  • Keeping records

  • What the editor wants

  • How to analyse

  • What the reader wants


Unit 3: Content

  • What do I write?

  • Why do I need to find ideas?

  • How do I save time and trouble?

  • When do some themes not sell?

  • Where is interviewing a factor?

Unit 4: Style

  • How do I write?

  • Why do I need to find the right tone?

  • How do I use the basics well?

  • When do I use structure?

  • Where is re-writing a factor?


Unit 5: Techniques

  • What techniques will help me sell my work?

  • Why do I need new angles?

  • How do basic techniques help?

  • When is the writers dozen valuable?

  • Where is self discipline a factor?

Unit 6: Practical Matters

  • What is defamation

  • Why is reputation important?

  • How do I avoid libel

    Guide Price: 285