Correspondent For A Day Each group will re-enact their assigned scenario given by the teacher. They have to choose their news correspondent and the other members that will serve as actors or actresses of the live feed. They have to present the news in an objective and creative manner as what live correspondents or reporters would do on national television. “That in all things, God may be glorified.”
Correspondent For A Day Group 1 – Fire in a residential community Group 2 – Flash flood in the provincial areas Group 3 – Hostage taking incident Group 4 – Heavy traffic in the major roads Group 5 – Effect of an earthquake “That in all things, God may be glorified.”
Correspondent For A Day Point System: Content/Adherence to the situation presented – 30 points Objectivity – 25 points Credibility – 25 points Creativity – 20 points “That in all things, God may be glorified.”
Professionals and Practitioners in Communication Studies “That in all things, God may be glorified.”
FOCUS QUESTION: “That in all things, God may be glorified.” How do we characterize the different fields or professions under the discipline of communications?
Professions under Communications “That in all things, God may be glorified.”
Journalism “That in all things, God may be glorified.” Refers to gathering, reporting and dissemination of news through mass media. Provide for society’s need for news Citizens right to have access to fact and opinion about public interest Importance to people’s welfare, rights and duties as citizens
Journalism “That in all things, God may be glorified.” Access to free information is important to create a system of checks and balances in the functions of the government. Government is accountable its citizens in order for them to participate in the political process
Journalism “That in all things, God may be glorified.” It is referred to the PRESS. Informer, interpreter, instrument of the government Traditional fourth estate , representative of the public, critic of the government and advocate of public policy and general watchdog.
Nine Principles of Journalism “That in all things, God may be glorified.” First obligation is the truth. First loyalty is to citizens. Essence is a discipline of verification. Maintain independence from those who they cover. Independent monitor of power
Nine Principles of Journalism “That in all things, God may be glorified.” 6. Forum for public criticism and compromise. 7. Make the significant interesting and relevant 8. News comprehensive and proportional 9. Allowed to exercise personal conscience
Rights and Responsibilities of Journalists “That in all things, God may be glorified.” Constitutional guarantee of freedom of the press and speech. Free access to all sources of information Right to investigate stories that are of interest Right to protect the identity and confidentiality of sources Right to publish stories without fear of punishment
Principles and Standards of Journalism “That in all things, God may be glorified.” Society of Professional Journalist Seek truth and report it Minimize harm Act independently Be accountable
Career Opportunities in Journalism “That in all things, God may be glorified.”
Career Opportunities in Journalism “That in all things, God may be glorified.”
Career Opportunities in Journalism “That in all things, God may be glorified.”