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Introduction to Journalism - JOUR 101

Covers news values, reporting, interviewing, verification, source evaluation, ethics, news writing, and basic multimedia journalism.

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4 Verification and Source Evaluation

Learn how to assess sources, corroborate claims, check documents and digital material, and report uncertainty without overstating what the evidence establishes.
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6 News Writing and Editing

Learn how to turn verified reporting into clear, accurate news stories through focused leads, purposeful structure, responsible use of quotations, and systematic revision.
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5 Ethics and Accountability

Learn how journalists apply ethical principles to verify information, represent people fairly, protect privacy, maintain independence, and address mistakes.
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7 Basic Multimedia Journalism

Learn how to plan, gather, verify, produce, and present multimedia journalism accurately, ethically, and accessibly.
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3 Interviewing and Sources

Learn how to prepare for journalistic interviews, ask effective questions, listen and take reliable notes, handle difficult exchanges, and verify claims.
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2 Reporting and Story Development

Learn how to develop a promising story idea into a focused, evidence-based account by planning and combining observation with document research.
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1 Journalism and News Values

Learn how journalism informs public life, how news values guide coverage, and how editors balance audience attention with public significance and responsible reporting.
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Quizzes

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2 Reporting and Story Development

A medium-difficulty quiz on developing focused story angles, planning reporting, and using observation and documents carefully.
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3 Interviewing and Sources

A medium-difficulty quiz on preparing for, conducting, and following up on journalistic interviews.
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7 Basic Multimedia Journalism

A medium-difficulty quiz on planning, gathering, editing, and presenting accurate and accessible multimedia journalism.
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6 News Writing and Editing

A medium-difficulty quiz on writing and editing clear, accurate, fair, and well-structured news stories.
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4 Verification and Source Evaluation

Assess practical understanding of source evaluation, corroboration, and verification of documents, images, and online claims.
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5 Ethics and Accountability

Assess how to apply core journalism ethics principles in reporting, publishing, and correcting information.
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1 Journalism and News Values

A medium-difficulty quiz on journalism’s role, news values, and how editors make responsible coverage decisions.
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7 Basic Multimedia Journalism

Learn how to plan, gather, edit, verify, and make multimedia journalism accurate, ethical, and accessible.
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2 Reporting and Story Development

Learn how to turn story ideas into focused questions and develop them through careful planning, observation, and document research.
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3 Interviewing and Sources

Learn how to prepare for journalistic interviews, ask effective questions, take reliable notes, and verify claims.
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5 Ethics and Accountability

Review core journalism ethics practices for verification, fairness, attribution, privacy, independence, and accountability.
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4 Verification and Source Evaluation

Learn how to assess sources, corroborate claims, and verify documents, images, and online information before reporting.
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6 News Writing and Editing

Learn how to structure clear, accurate news stories, use quotations and context responsibly, and revise drafts effectively.
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1 Journalism and News Values

Learn journalism’s public role, the news values used to assess stories, and the editorial and ethical judgments that guide responsible coverage.
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