Freelance Journalism Level 3

Oxbridge

Vocational qualification

Online

£ 325 VAT inc.

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Description

  • Type

    Vocational qualification

  • Methodology

    Online

  • Class hours

    120h

  • Duration

    6 Months

  • Start date

    Different dates available

This training course in journalistic writing provides students with the skills to produce professional standard journalistic articles and to market them. During the course you will examine and practice the four main questions of journalism:

What to write
How to write
Which style to use
Where to submit the work produced.

Successful freelance journalists come from all walks of life. All you need is a genuine desire to write, some creative imagination and the willingness to put in the time and effort required. If you have these qualitie, then we can give you the techniques and know-how that you need to find publishing success. Journalism Is the key to a wide range of careers in newspapers, magazines, on-line publications, television, radio, publicity and public relations. There is always room for more brilliant and reliable freelance journalists – this course could help you to become one of them.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Online

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

The main focus will be on:

Content
Writing techniques
Styles
Marketing

On this course you will:

Learn what to write, how to write it, which techniques to use and, where to submit your work.
Understand the necessary skills to produce professional articles
Address key skills relevant to the industry such as content choice, style, technique and marketing.

The great advantage of freelance writing is that it can be done either in conjunction with another career, or as a career in itself. It can also be a very well paid profession, whether part-time or full-time.
This course is openly available to anyone wishing to learn more about Freelance Journalism and would like to take part in this highly rewarding and worthwhile home study course.

You don't need any prior skills in the subject area to start this course.

At the end of this course successful learners will receive a Certificate of Achievement by ABC Awards

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Subjects

  • Presentation
  • Market
  • Marketing
  • Freelance Journalism
  • Writing
  • Editors
  • Content
  • Fiction Writing
  • Sports writing
  • Keeping Records
  • Photographs
  • Styles
  • Journalists
  • Writing Techniques
  • Re-writing

Course programme

The course is divided up into 8 units, as follows:
1: Introduction

  • What can this course do for you?
  • Why do we need content?
  • How is style arrived at?
  • How do we know what an editor wants?
  • Where is analysis important?

2: Markets

  • Presentation
  • Keeping records
  • What the editor wants
  • How to analyse
  • What the reader wants

3: Content

  • What do I write?
  • Why do I need to find ideas?
  • How do I save time and trouble?
  • When do some themes not sell?
  • Where is interviewing a factor?

4: Style

  • How do I write?
  • Why do I need to find the right tone?
  • How do I use the basics well?
  • When do I use structure?
  • Where is re-writing a factor?

5: Techniques

  • What techniques will help me sell my work?
  • Why do I need new angles?
  • How do basic techniques help?
  • When is the "writer's dozen" valuable?
  • Where is self-discipline a factor?

6: Practical Matters

  • What is defamation?
  • Why is reputation important?
  • How do I avoid libel?
  • When is copyright important?
  • Where are photographs a factor?

7: Fiction Writing

  • What do editors not want?
  • Why is market analysis valuable?
  • How do I undertake market analysis?
  • When is plotting useful?
  • Where is characterisation a factor?

8: No Excuses – Verse, Criticism and Sports Writing
What is critical writing?

  • Why does verse usually not sell?
  • How do I see about income tax?
  • When is executive writing used?
  • Where are expenses a factor?


Tutor Marked Assignments
Final Assessment

Assessment

Each unit is followed by a written tutor marked assignment (TMA), which is submitted and then marked by your tutor. You will not be required to take an external exam.

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