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National Council for the Training of Journalists Essential Public Affairs Workshop May 2014
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welcome and introductions Helen Condron head of examinations, NCTJ Karen Dugdale NCTJ public affairs board member & lecturer at City College Brighton Ken Eaton NCTJ public affairs board member & lecturer at Harlow College
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exam administration exams calendar 2014-15 Essential Public Affairs exams will take place on Fridays in 2014-15 Essential Public Affairs exams start at 2pm
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the aims to review the revised syllabus and new format assessment what markers should be looking for when marking the exam
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the programme of study 50 guided learning hours up-to-date and relevant - less focus on detail emphasis on practical application of PA knowledge Four study units: Controlling power Holding government to account Controlling money Key services
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the programme of study Subjects removed: Utilities Business and industry Highways and transport Ministry of justice Environmental health and licensing Home Office and trading standards Libraries and leisure
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the programme of study Depth of knowledge required: Explain Outline Recognise/be aware of
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the exam exam – one hour and 45 minutes 150 marks in total Eight compulsory questions – no sections 6 x 20 mark questions 2 x 15 marks questions; (each with a choice of three from five 5 mark questions)
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Essential public affairs No longer a requirement for a compulsory PA news feature in the e-portfolio
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tutor resources three new format sample exams and marking guides guidance note for tutors POS 2013-14 PA board welcomes comments and questions from tutors
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the marking exams marked by centre-based PA tutors marks must be submitted to the NCTJ within 2 weeks of the exam moderated by NCTJ examiners moderation will be completed within 2 weeks unless there are issues/concerns the NCTJ aims to issue results to centres within 4 weeks centres must distribute confirmed results to candidates candidates can access results in the student logon area
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sample marking exercise Led by Karen Dugdale, PA exam board member Ken Eaton, PA exam board member
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Essential public affairs Open Forum
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