SCOM8001A Print and Electronic Media (Part A)

SCOM8001A is only available under certain award programs.

Offered By	Centre for Public Awareness of Science
Academic Career	Graduate Coursework
Course Subject	Scientific Communication
Offered in	First Semester, 2009, Second Semester, 2009, First Semester, 2010, and Second Semester, 2010
Unit Value	3 units
Course Description	This course looks at traditional mass media including newspapers, magazine and radio. The course acquaints students with these media types and introduces them to the skills needed to communicate science using each media.
Learning Outcomes	On satisfying the requirements of this course, students will have the knowledge and skills to: 1. Locate and research science stories suitable for traditional mass media outlets 2. Write about science clearly and in 'plain English', adapting style and content for different publications and style of publication 3. Write, read and record items for voice media 4. Understand and evaluate scientific information in the context of a news story
Indicative Assessment	Assessment will comprise: News-style story, with students writing story in traditional news style based on scientific article provided by lecturer (5%; LO 2, 4) News-style story based on newsworthy journal article from scholarly publication sourced by student, written in traditional news-style (20%; LO 1, 2, 4) News-style story based on newsworthy public event (lecture/conference) sourced by student, written in traditional news-style (25%; LO 1, 2, 4) Feature-style story based on newsworthy journal article from scholarly publication OR public event (lecture/conference) sourced by student, written in traditional feature-style (30%; LO 1, 2, 4) Radio story based on newsworthy journal article from scholarly publication OR public event (lecture/conference) sourced by student, written as form or radio script and recorded (20%; LO 1, 3, 4)
Workload	Contact: 13 hours, Non contact: 107 Hours
Course Classification(s)	TransitionalTransitional courses are designed for students from a broad range of backgrounds and learning achievements, which provide for the acquisition of generic skills; or an informed understanding of contemporary issues; or fundamental knowledge for transition to Advanced or Specialist courses.
Areas of Interest	Science Communication
Eligibility	Must be enrolled in Graduate Diploma in Science Communication
Requisite Statement	Bachelor degree in science-related field
Corequisites	SCOM8004 and SCOM8006
Programs	Graduate Diploma in Science Communication
Academic Contact	Dr Will Grant

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