JournalismJournalism Mrs. Peyton

Course Description In Journalism, students will learn:  How to select a story that will interest their audience  How to gather information independently and organize it effectively  How to use desktop publishing equipment and software  How to interview effectively  How to work effectively with your peers  How to write well under pressure  Design elements: 1. advertising design 2. page layout 3. graphic design  Photography – students will learn how photos can help relay your story In Journalism, students will learn:  How to select a story that will interest their audience  How to gather information independently and organize it effectively  How to use desktop publishing equipment and software  How to interview effectively  How to work effectively with your peers  How to write well under pressure  Design elements: 1. advertising design 2. page layout 3. graphic design  Photography – students will learn how photos can help relay your story

Newspaper Formats Students will get to write a variety of stories: 1. single feature news story 2. multiple feature news story 3. features: people, ideas, fads 4. reviews: restaurants, movies, concerts, books, shows 5. editorials and view points 6. columns 7. survey stories 8. sports stories Students will get to write a variety of stories: 1. single feature news story 2. multiple feature news story 3. features: people, ideas, fads 4. reviews: restaurants, movies, concerts, books, shows 5. editorials and view points 6. columns 7. survey stories 8. sports stories

General Requirements Students will write at least 500 words per week Students will learn how to copy edit Students will read the paper every day This is a deadline intensive environment, so students will learn how to manage their time and work so that they meet all your deadlines. They will learn to collaborate with others, so that their strengths and weaknesses are balanced by another’s Students will write at least 500 words per week Students will learn how to copy edit Students will read the paper every day This is a deadline intensive environment, so students will learn how to manage their time and work so that they meet all your deadlines. They will learn to collaborate with others, so that their strengths and weaknesses are balanced by another’s

Formatting Papers All final drafts must be posted on google docs All final drafts must have one inch margins, be in 10 point Times New Roman and double spaced We will use AP format, this means all final drafts must follow AP rules. Academic honesty is essential. All work must be a student’s own, or they must source their work appropriate. Plagiarism will result in a zero for the assignment. Repeated offenses will result in a referral and further academic consequences. All final drafts must be posted on google docs All final drafts must have one inch margins, be in 10 point Times New Roman and double spaced We will use AP format, this means all final drafts must follow AP rules. Academic honesty is essential. All work must be a student’s own, or they must source their work appropriate. Plagiarism will result in a zero for the assignment. Repeated offenses will result in a referral and further academic consequences.

Advertising and Patrons In order to publish the paper, we must raise funds. Each issue costs us nearly $400. This will require each student to actively seek advertisers for the paper and to find patrons who will make donations to our paper. Please plan on spending time during the first few weeks of school to raise these funds. In order to publish the paper, we must raise funds. Each issue costs us nearly $400. This will require each student to actively seek advertisers for the paper and to find patrons who will make donations to our paper. Please plan on spending time during the first few weeks of school to raise these funds.

Required Materials Required Materials: 2 Composition Notebook 1 dual pocket folders 3-5 old magazines or newspapers Flash drive Pens/pencils Digital camera w/USB cord (if you have one)* Personal laptop computer (with approval)* 1 ream of printer paper (if you wish to use the printer, you are expected to bring in a ream of paper)* You may wish to purchase The Associated Press Stylebook. Try Amazon.com or look in your local used bookstore. If you have any problems with purchasing this book, please come and see me. * These are not required items but preferred if available. Required Materials: 2 Composition Notebook 1 dual pocket folders 3-5 old magazines or newspapers Flash drive Pens/pencils Digital camera w/USB cord (if you have one)* Personal laptop computer (with approval)* 1 ream of printer paper (if you wish to use the printer, you are expected to bring in a ream of paper)* You may wish to purchase The Associated Press Stylebook. Try Amazon.com or look in your local used bookstore. If you have any problems with purchasing this book, please come and see me. * These are not required items but preferred if available.

Class Expectations Students will attend class daily. Students will be in their seats and ready as soon as the bell rings. Students will utilize cameras, computers, and supplies for journalism related work ONLY. NO video games and/or unauthorized internet use allowed. Students are expected to keep their work areas clean and usable. All trash must be thrown away and supplies put away prior to leaving the classroom. All journalism supplies will be stored properly and all programs closed before the end of the period. Students will not leave the journalism room without authorization and a hall pass. Students will adhere to the PWCS Code of Behavior at all times. Class Expectations Students will attend class daily. Students will be in their seats and ready as soon as the bell rings. Students will utilize cameras, computers, and supplies for journalism related work ONLY. NO video games and/or unauthorized internet use allowed. Students are expected to keep their work areas clean and usable. All trash must be thrown away and supplies put away prior to leaving the classroom. All journalism supplies will be stored properly and all programs closed before the end of the period. Students will not leave the journalism room without authorization and a hall pass. Students will adhere to the PWCS Code of Behavior at all times.

Common Courtesy Journalism is a deadline driven class. The editors and I must be able to count on students to complete your work on time, and to make edits requested as quickly as possible. If a student says they are attending an event, they should attend or find a substitute COMMUNICATE – students are expected to communicate with me and their editors, if we know there is a problem or conflict, we can help you BEFORE we miss a deadline. Journalism is a deadline driven class. The editors and I must be able to count on students to complete your work on time, and to make edits requested as quickly as possible. If a student says they are attending an event, they should attend or find a substitute COMMUNICATE – students are expected to communicate with me and their editors, if we know there is a problem or conflict, we can help you BEFORE we miss a deadline.

Inside Editorial Staff Editor-in-Chief: Jayne Ross Assistant Editor-in-Chief - William Winstead IV Style Editor – Ashley Chapman Style Editor - Jenna Spedden Sports Editor- Lauren Ainslie Sports Editor - Open Keeping Current Editor - Alexis Swingle Keeping Current Editor – Celeste Chance Opinion Editor - Joshua Cooper Opinion Editor - Open Center Editor - April Cabenelas Center Editor - Open Hallway Editor - McKenna Roper Hallway Editor - Open Senior Connections - OPEN - we need a staffer who is willing to head this project! Editor-in-Chief: Jayne Ross Assistant Editor-in-Chief - William Winstead IV Style Editor – Ashley Chapman Style Editor - Jenna Spedden Sports Editor- Lauren Ainslie Sports Editor - Open Keeping Current Editor - Alexis Swingle Keeping Current Editor – Celeste Chance Opinion Editor - Joshua Cooper Opinion Editor - Open Center Editor - April Cabenelas Center Editor - Open Hallway Editor - McKenna Roper Hallway Editor - Open Senior Connections - OPEN - we need a staffer who is willing to head this project!

The Influence of the News Covering topics that mean something to the community and gives journalists the power to influence their audience. It is essential that journalists respect this power, cover stories with objectivity, honestly and present the entire story. Use opinion pieces to sway, influence, argue, expose and persuade. The news is awesome. Covering topics that mean something to the community and gives journalists the power to influence their audience. It is essential that journalists respect this power, cover stories with objectivity, honestly and present the entire story. Use opinion pieces to sway, influence, argue, expose and persuade. The news is awesome.