Digital Journalism is a mountain of opportunities.
In fact, many skills one would consider useful can be learned as one hikes the pathway of this grand adventure to the top with the accompaniment of simple participation and a drop of desire. Understanding the operation of various digital platforms, being able to conduct yourself in a manner that fully represents your ability to uphold a bestowed responsibility, and knowing how to work both efficiently and effectively with the members of your team are only the surface of this course's magnitude. From the course description of this class- outlined by its instructor Sister Jackson- it reads:
"At the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1) Write a newsworthy article, titles, headings, and captions using Standard English conventions and basic organizational skills.
2) Demonstrate critical thinking and engage in meaningful class discussions.
3) Acquire new vocabulary through the study of course texts and exercises, and apply its usage within coursework as well as generally.
4) Read and edit their own as well as their peer's writing, both critically and analytically.
5) Gain understanding of self, texts, aesthetics, and the world through reading, class activities/discussions, and individual writing."
So, in simpler terms, Digital Journalism will prepare you for the impact of college, will place confidence in your communication with another, and will downright simply make you the bomb in any needed situation.
Having been a member of this course last year, and being the Managing Editor, I could state the things I have learned from being given that position and participating in Digital Journalism, but then it would be too long for even myself to write. All that must suffice, is that if you want to reach your highest potential in life, and if you want to find yourself dependable by those who ask for your assistance, then this course is one of the steps to reaching that point.
And it's never too late to start climbing.
No comments:
Post a Comment