1. WELCOME TO JOURNALISM/NEWSPAPER with MR. DALY

2. Essential Questions
How does the history of journalism influence today's media?
Which tools are necessary to use when evaluating media with a critical eye?
What are the ethics that govern excellent journalism?
How can I craft interesting and engaging written expression suitable for journalistic publication?

3. Course Goals
To help the student become an intelligent consumer of mass media
To give the student the opportunity to discover and explore the various forms of writing utilized in journalism
To teach the student skills necessary for communicating effectively in print or electronic media
To help the student understand and accept the legal, moral, and ethical responsibilities inherent in a free press
To help the student grow as a prospective journalist, a member of the community, and as an individual

4. Course Outline
Unit 1: Media/News Literacy
Unit 2: News Gathering Skills
Unit 3: Writing for Mass Media
Unit 4: AP Style, Editing, and Proofreading
Unit 5: Photojournalism
Unit 6: Design
Unit 7: Law & Ethics
Unit 8: Literary Journalism
Unit 9: Case Studies
Unit 10: Portfolio

5. Mr. Daly's Canvas Page