Module on Journalism for non-journalists
The MindaNews’ Summer Institute of Journalism will offer a training module on “Journalism for non-journalists”.
The summer program will be held for the second year at the Ateneo de Davao University from May 4 to 27.
The module is designed for news practitioners who are not professional journalists.
It covers Basic News writing (News elements, characteristics, parts, structure, and tips), media ethics and challenges, and expectations of news desks on press releases.
The module will include a lecture, writing activities and other exercises, and critiquing.
Among the target audiences for this module are information officers of local governments and other government agencies, non-government organizations, private companies, and other organizations.
Teachers who are advising student publications in elementary and high school who did not have formal training on journalism may also enroll in the course.
There is a need for non-professional news practitioners to refresh regularly on reporting principles, and practice to upgrade their knowledge, skills, and attitude at work.
Many of the practitioners, especially teachers, work with the youth in informal training on news writing and other journalistic endeavors.
This module should help them stay attuned to the practices in the field and contribute to journalism education.
