Course coordinator
Dr Richard Murray
Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024)
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Location
- St Lucia
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 2
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- Communication & Arts School
A supervised practice experience for Bachelor of Journalism students. Placement runs for 100 hours (approximately seven days undertaken in urban Brisbane). This course focuses on the integration of practice with course material and companion courses. School consent is required for enrolment. Please contact the School of Communication and Arts for permission to enrol. Please note that supplementary assessment is not available for this course. The work produced in this course will be published through JACDigital. This course seeks produce relevant journalism that aids community building in Brisbane's Western suburbs.
JOUR3122 is the course code for the School of Communication and Arts (SCA) work-integrated learning courses.
This is year we are embracing the theme "Don't leave home 'til you've seen the country". This means we are staying in Queensland and focusing onﾠcommunities that are often misrepresented in the mainstream Queensland media. You are going to have a formative experience as part of your journalist experience. We will be partnering with a major Queensland news organisation to conduct a special investigation.
This is an opportunity for students to tell important stories from communities that have struggled to access adequate and proper news coverage in the wake of the disruption of journalism as an industry.
You will need to be available for all of mid-semester break as this is the time we will be working in the field. However, this time around you will be staying at home.
The goal is to teach participating journalism students about ethical local/regional reporting in the Queensland context. The expectation is for students to produce high quality stories across many platforms - radio, television, print, multimedia and photojournalism.
This year, we are teaming up with a masthead to conduct an investigation. This will happen during our mid-semester break (23/09-26/09). It is a requirement of this course you attend the period of fieldwork across the mid-semester break and you attend all class and workshop sessions. If you are unable to do so, this is not the course for you.
Course requirements
Prerequisites
You'll need to complete the following courses before enrolling in this one:
JOUR2811 or COMU2120 + JOUR2822 or COMU1140 + JOUR2833 or JOUR2000
Restrictions
Overall GPA of 5.5. This course is limited in the number of students that can be accommodated.
Course contact
Course staff
Lecturer
Dr Richard Murray
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Aims and outcomes
This course in designed to enhance students' journalist practice and skills in a community setting. Students are expected to learn about and engage with the chosen community in the service of covering that communities news needs. This is a course for students who believe in news diversity and journalism that helps build stronger communities.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Understand in-depth contemporary issues and practices in journalism and intercultural communication.
LO2.
Critically examine varying systems of journalism and/or communication practices.
LO3.
Report on a community in a nuanced way.
LO4.
Utilise a variety of research tools, including scholarly journals, interviews and the Internet.
LO5.
Build and maintain a news product and platform.
LO6.
Reflect critically on journalism as industry and its role as a community change agent.
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practical/ Demonstration |
Production and Delivery
|
20% |
23/09/2024 - 26/09/2024 |
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation | Stories From the Field | 50% |
11/10/2024 4:00 pm |
| Essay/ Critique | Industry Proposal | 30% 2000 words |
25/10/2024 4:00 pm |
Assessment details
Production and Delivery
- In-person
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance
- Category
- Practical/ Demonstration
- Weight
- 20%
- Due date
23/09/2024 - 26/09/2024
Task description
You will be marked on your capacity to work as part of a team from the field. You will also be marked on your ability to produce and deliver stories in the field.
This assessment task is to be completed in-person. The use of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT) tools will not be permitted. Any attempted use of AI or MT may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
Participate in all required activities
Deferral or extension
You cannot defer or apply for an extension for this assessment.
Please note: students are NOT able to apply for an extension via the Unitask portal for this assessment item. Please contact your tutor/course coordinator directly to see if alternative arrangements are available.
Late submission
Late submission is not possible for this piece of assessment.
Stories From the Field
- Mode
- Product/ Artefact/ Multimedia, Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation
- Weight
- 50%
- Due date
11/10/2024 4:00 pm
Task description
You will be graded on your body of work. There is both a quantity and quality and element to this. As you move through the early part of the course you will develop story ideas that you execute in the field. Part of your grade will be based on your ability to execute a story that is suited to the tastes, interests and values of your audience. You are required to produce at least three stories across different platforms and mediums. One must comply to traditional news style while the other two can apply other narrative styles.
This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT). Students are advised that the use of AI or MT technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
Submit via Blackboard as URLs
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Industry Proposal
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Essay/ Critique
- Weight
- 30% 2000 words
- Due date
25/10/2024 4:00 pm
Task description
You are required to write a proposal to a key player in the journalism industry detailing why they need to be investing and engaging in community journalism in Queensland. You are required to draw from a variety of industry and academic sources in making your argument. You might also draw upon your experience doing journalism in the community.
This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT). Students are advised that the use of AI or MT technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
Submit via Blackboard
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Course grading
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
| Grade | Cut off Percent | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (Low Fail) | 1 - 24 |
Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 2 (Fail) | 25 - 44 |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 3 (Marginal Fail) | 45 - 49 |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes |
| 4 (Pass) | 50 - 64 |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 5 (Credit) | 65 - 74 |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 6 (Distinction) | 75 - 84 |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 7 (High Distinction) | 85 - 100 |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. |
Additional course grading information
- Where fractional marks occur in the calculation of the final grade, a mark of x.5% or greater will be rounded up to (x+1)%. A percentage mark of less than x.5% will be rounded down to x%.
- Where no assessable work is received, a Grade of X will apply.
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is not available for some items in this course.
Additional assessment information
- Further information regarding the assessment, including marking criteria and/or marking rubrics are available in the ‘Assessment’ folder in Blackboard for this course.
- Marks Cannot Be Changed After Being Released: Marks are not open to negotiation with course staff. If you wish to discuss the feedback you have received, you should make an appointment to speak with the Course Coordinator.
- Assessment Re-mark: If you are considering an Assessment Re-mark, please follow the link to important information you should consider before submitting a request.
- Integrity Pledge: Assignments for this course will be submitted electronically via Blackboard and using Turnitin. Before submitting any assignments for this course, you must ensure you have completed UQ's compulsory online Academic Integrity Modules.ﾠIn uploading an assignment via Turnitin you are certifying that it is your original work, that it has not been copied in whole or part from another person or source except where this is properly acknowledged, and that it has not in whole or part been previously submitted for assessment in any other course at this or any other university.
- Withholding marks prior to finalisation of grades: Per UQ Assessment Procedures – Release of Assessment Item Marks and Grades: The final assessment item and the marks for the assessment item are to be released only after the final grade for the course has been released.
Learning resources
You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.
Library resources
Library resources are available on the UQ Library website.
Learning activities
The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.
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| Learning period | Activity type | Topic |
|---|---|---|
Week 1 (22 Jul - 28 Jul) |
Lecture |
Week 1: Introduction This week we will laying out where the course is going and what can you can expect to learn. |
Workshop |
Week 1: NO WORKSHOP |
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Week 2 (29 Jul - 04 Aug) |
Lecture |
Week 2: NO LECTURE Small group consultation |
Workshop |
Week 2 MaPs Workshop: Reporting and Production Skills MaPs Workshop |
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Week 3 (05 Aug - 11 Aug) |
Lecture |
Week 3: Collaboration and Journalism This week we are looking at the necessity and importance of collaboration in doing good journalism. We will be assigning roles for our newsroom. |
Workshop |
Week 3 MaPs Workshop: Reporting and Production Skills MaPs Workshop |
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Week 4 (12 Aug - 18 Aug) |
Lecture |
Week 4: NO LECTURE Small group consultation |
Workshop |
Week 4: NO WORKSHOP |
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Week 5 (19 Aug - 25 Aug) |
Lecture |
Week 5: Themes, angles and stories This week we will be taking a deeper dive into the issues of trauma and open justice. We will be looking at the case of working with vulnerable groups in South Korea. |
Workshop |
Week 5 MaPs Workshop: Reporting and Production Skills MaPs Workshop |
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Week 6 (26 Aug - 01 Sep) |
Lecture |
Week 6: NO LECTURE Small group consultation |
Workshop |
Week 6 MaPs Workshop: Reporting and Production Skills MaPs Workshop |
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Week 7 (02 Sep - 08 Sep) |
Lecture |
Week 7: Trauma and ethical reporting practice This week we return to questions of what it means to do "good" journalism. Beyond the usual concerns of fairness, balance and accuracy, this means delving into protecting your sources and taking care of yourself. Psychologist and former Director of the Dart Center for Journalism and Trauma, Dr Cait McMahon, will be joining us. |
Workshop |
Week 7: NO WORKSHOP |
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Week 8 (09 Sep - 15 Sep) |
Lecture |
Week 8: NO LECTURE Small group consultation |
Workshop |
Week 8: NO WORKSHOP |
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Week 9 (16 Sep - 22 Sep) |
Lecture |
Week 9: Final preparation and corrections This week we will complete final preparations for our time in the community. |
Workshop |
Week 9: NO WORKSHOP |
|
Not Timetabled |
ASSIGNMENT CONSULTATION Stop by and let me help you with your assignments. |
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Mid Sem break (23 Sep - 29 Sep) |
Fieldwork |
Fieldwork This week we are in the field working on our stories. |
Week 10 (30 Sep - 06 Oct) |
Lecture |
Week 10: NO LECTURE Small group consultation |
Workshop |
Week 10 Workshop: Proposal Writing In this workshop we will look how to satisfy the requirements for the final assignments. |
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Week 11 (07 Oct - 13 Oct) |
Lecture |
Week 11: NO LECTURE Small group consultation |
Not Timetabled |
ASSIGNMENT CONSULTATION Please be aware, I will be available this week to assist with the preparations for submitting your final assignment. |
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Workshop |
Week 11: NO WORKSHOP Please be aware, I will be available this week to assist with the preparations for submitting your final assignment. |
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Week 12 (14 Oct - 20 Oct) |
Not Timetabled |
Week 12: NO CLASSES |
Week 13 (21 Oct - 27 Oct) |
Not Timetabled |
Week 13: NO CLASSES |
Policies and procedures
University policies and procedures apply to all aspects of student life. As a UQ student, you must comply with University-wide and program-specific requirements, including the:
- Student Code of Conduct Policy
- Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy and Procedure
- Assessment Procedure
- Examinations Procedure
- Reasonable Adjustments - Students Policy and Procedure
Learn more about UQ policies on my.UQ and the Policy and Procedure Library.