Unit Award Scheme

70704 JOURNALISM SKILLS: WRITING AND EDITING NEWSPAPER ARTICLES

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have		Evidence needed
demonstrated the ability to
1	devise and initiate creative ideas as part of a group by reading through a selection of given newspapers and magazines	Summary sheet
2	take part in a discussion as part of a group to develop the format, focus and structure of a youth magazine	Summary sheet
3	be respectful and listen to the opinions of other group members as part of an appropriate exchange of ideas	Summary sheet
4	research newspaper and magazine structure by identifying at least four lead articles from different given newspapers and magazines, eg sport, reviews, news, gossip	Summary sheet
5	write at least one article for the youth magazine as part of a group activity	Student completed work
6	write at least one article for the youth magazine as part of an individual activity	Student completed work
7	edit own magazine article	Summary sheet
8	work through any problems arising as part of a group activity	Summary sheet
9	contribute to the selection of articles to be included in the final format of the youth magazine, working within agreed time deadlines	Student completed work
shown knowledge of
10	at least three types of core newspaper or magazine articles, eg feature, listing, review	Summary sheet
11	at least three elements of a news story	Summary sheet
experienced
12	working as part of a group to develop and produce a youth magazine.	Summary sheet

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 1 July 2013Level - Entry Level