LAJ1: Journalism I

LAJ1: Journalism I

LAJ1.A: Laws and Ethics

LAJ1.B: Planning and Organization

LAJ1.C: Design

LAJ1.D: Interviewing and Writing

LAJ1.E: Photography

LAJ1.F: Marketing

LAJ1.A.1: explain the code of journalism ethics (e.g. seek the truth and report it, do no harm, act independently, be accountable and transparent)

LAJ1.A.2: summarize the decisions of the Supreme Court cases pertaining to the First Amendment's freedoms of speech and the press (e.g., Times v. Sullivan (1964), Tinker v. Des Moines (1968), Bethel v. Fraser (1968), Hazelwood School District v. Kuhlmeier (1988), Morse v. Frederick (2007))

LAJ1.A.3: recognize copyright laws of plagiarism and fair use

LAJ1.B.4: define roles and responsibilities for each member of the publication process

LAJ1.B.5: demonstrate awareness of the intended audience and provide appropriate coverage

LAJ1.B.6: recognize the basic elements in the publication layout

LAJ1.B.7: create and carry-out long-term and short-term plans and deadlines

LAJ1.B.8: summarize rules for local digital storage

LAJ1.C.9: create a product that adheres to the basic design elements (e.g., typography, graphics, color, and use of space)

LAJ1.C.10: recognize current trends in production

LAJ1.C.11: explain the publishing process

LAJ1.D.12: demonstrate effective interview skills

LAJ1.D.13: produce content that meets professional and community standards as defined by Hazelwood School District v. Kuhlmeir 1988

LAJ1.E.14: use appropriate photographic techniques

LAJ1.E.15: demonstrate an understanding of the importance of variety in photo choice

LAJ1.E.16: demonstrate ability to crop pictures and art, when applicable

LAJ1.E.17: recognize the value of quality pictures and art, when applicable

LAJ1.E.18: evaluate the quality of an image (e.g., conveying the message, technical quality, and composition)

LAJ1.F.19: identify and meet financial goals necessary to produce a publication

LAJ1.F.20: identify the sources of income and expenses

LAJ1.F.21: identify the most appropriate means of distribution for the publication

LAJ1.F.22: develop strategies to increase publication awareness through promotions

LAJ1.B.4.a: understand the chain of command and follow a hierarchy in problem solving with peers

LAJ1.B.4.b: identify key personnel and their roles and responsibilities in the publication process (e.g., publication vendors, photographers, administration)

LAJ1.B.4.c: identify staff positions and responsibilities

LAJ1.D.12.a: identify sources and background information for a subject

LAJ1.D.12.b: formulate a variety of questions

LAJ1.D.12.c: apply standards to begin and conclude the interview

LAJ1.D.12.d: collect and store information from the interview process

LAJ1.D.13.a: use the most common rules for grammar and usage according to the Associated Press guidelines

LAJ1.D.13.b: use an Associated Press style guide as a resource when writing

LAJ1.D.13.c: apply the current Associated Press standards to journalistic writing

LAJ1.D.13.d: illustrate the stages of the writing and editing process