Course Detail
Course Description
Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
NEWS WRITING TECHNIQUES | GZT2172420 | Fall Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 4 |
Course Program |
Prerequisites Courses | |
Recommended Elective Courses |
Language of Course | Turkish |
Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
Course Type | Required |
Course Coordinator | Prof.Dr. Yusuf ÖZKIR |
Name of Lecturer(s) | Prof.Dr. Yusuf ÖZKIR |
Assistant(s) | |
Aim | The aim of this course is to introduce the methods to be used in gathering and writing news. It is to outline the writing rules, the use of resources in the news and the news values. |
Course Content | This course contains; The meaning and importance of writing techniques,Hard production stages,News concept and news items,Gathering techniques, news sources,Group structure and news language,Haber writing rules,Marking rules and punctuation marks that must be followed in writing,Journalism practices,Police, court news,Magazine news and economic news,Spor news, policy news ,Traffic accidents and ceremony news,Redaction,Final inspection and release. |
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
5.Use words that should not be used in news. | 13, 16, 19, 5, 6, 8, 9 | A, E |
5.1.Use rules and punctuation marks. | 13, 16, 19, 5, 6, 8, 9 | A, E |
1. Use concepts that form the basis of journalism. | 13, 16, 19, 5, 6, 8, 9 | A |
1.1. Explain the basic principles of writing news. | 13, 16, 19, 5, 8, 9 | A, E |
1.2. Remember the definitions of the news. | 13, 16, 19, 5, 8, 9 | A, E |
1.3. Explain how to collect it. | 13, 16, 19, 5, 6, 8, 9 | A, E |
1.4. Detect the resources that you use in the news. | 13, 16, 19, 5, 6, 8, 9 | A, E |
2. Examine news production process and information needed for the publication stage. | 13, 16, 19, 5, 6, 8, 9 | A, E |
2.1. Express the theories used in news production processes. | 13, 16, 19, 5, 6, 8, 9 | A, E |
2.2. Knows how to make an entrance to the news. | 13, 16, 19, 5, 6, 8, 9 | A |
3. Categorize types of news. | 13, 16, 19, 5, 6, 8, 9 | A, E |
3.1. Show the difference between news texts. | 13, 16, 19, 6, 8, 9 | A, E |
3.2. Describe the news structure. | 13, 16, 19, 5, 6, 8, 9 | A, E |
3.3. Exemplify news of action and discourse. | 13, 16, 19, 5, 8, 9 | A, E |
4. Distinguish news writing rules. | 13, 16, 19, 5, 6, 8, 9 | A, E |
4.1. Exemplify the actions used in news writing. | 13, 16, 18, 5, 6, 8, 9 | A, E |
6. Describe the basic features of the writing rules that the public will notice when writing news. | 13, 16, 19, 5, 8, 9 | A, E |
Teaching Methods: | 13: Case Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 18: Micro Teaching Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 5: Cooperative Learning, 6: Experiential Learning, 8: Flipped Classroom Learning, 9: Lecture Method |
Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework |
Course Outline
Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
---|---|---|
1 | The meaning and importance of writing techniques | Tahincioğlu, G. Haber Yazma Teknikleri. Sivil Toplum Kuruluşları İçin Hak Temelli Gazetecilik Kılavuzu, 17. |
2 | Hard production stages | |
3 | News concept and news items | |
4 | Gathering techniques, news sources | |
5 | Group structure and news language | |
6 | Haber writing rules | |
7 | Marking rules and punctuation marks that must be followed in writing | Yüksel, E., Gürcan, H. İ., Keskin Vural, İ., & Birsen, H. (2013). Haber Yazma Teknikleri. Eskişehir: Anadolu Üniversitesi Yayını. |
8 | Journalism practices | |
9 | Police, court news | |
10 | Magazine news and economic news | |
11 | Spor news, policy news | |
12 | Traffic accidents and ceremony news | |
13 | Redaction | |
14 | Final inspection and release |
Resources |
Downloadable course material from www.medipol.edu.tr/ (1) Muhabir, Anadolu AJANASI (2) Girgin, Atilla. Haber Yazmak. Der Yayınları. 3. Baskı. İstanbul, 2005. Ders Notu |
Muhabir, Anadolu Ajansı. Haber Yazma Teknikleri, Prof. Dr. Atilla Girgin. |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
1 | Know the basic concepts of journalism and the basic theories of these disciplines. | X | |||||
2 | Determine facts related to journalism and analyzes these facts from various dimensions. | X | |||||
3 | Use her/his expert knowledge, she takes part in the decision-making mechanisms of businesses, identifies the problems encountered and offers solutions. | X | |||||
4 | Carries out analyzes for institutions and prepares a communication plan in line with the needs of the institutions. | X | |||||
5 | Solve problems that arise in projects related to her field by taking responsibility when necessary. | X | |||||
6 | Take part in a team established for projects related to his/her field, leads the project, plans and manages the events. | X | |||||
7 | Investigate theoretical and factual problems related to the discipline of journalism and sub-disciplines with scientific methods, analyzes the findings and turns them into scientific publications. | X | |||||
8 | Adopt the principle of lifelong learning as its principle. He regularly follows developments, innovations, ideas, methods and techniques in his field and uses them effectively in his own work. | X | |||||
9 | Use Turkish language fluently and accurately in scientific and professional works. | X | |||||
10 | Use new communication technologies effectively in her professional and scientific studies and constantly follows the developments in new communication technologies.(dişil) | X | |||||
11 | Communicates verbally and in writing by using English at least at the European Language Portfolio B1 General Level. | ||||||
12 | Act in a way that adheres to ethical codes in her professional and scientific work.(dişil) | X | |||||
13 | Plan social responsibility activities and takes part in the realization of these activities. | X | |||||
14 | Carry out measurement and evaluation of the communication activities it carries out. | X | |||||
15 | Knowledgeable about occupational health and safety and can use this information when necessary. | X | |||||
16 | It is sensitive to the environment, the universality of social rights and the protection of cultural values. | X | |||||
17 | Use methods and techniques of the discipline of journalism, it carries out various public relations and advertising campaigns in public and private sector organizations. | X |
Assessment Methods
Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
Total | 100 |
ECTS / Workload Table | ||||||
Activities | Number of | Duration(Hour) | Total Workload(Hour) | |||
Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 | |||
Guided Problem Solving | 2 | 10 | 20 | |||
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
Term Project | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
Presentation of Project / Seminar | 2 | 20 | 40 | |||
Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
Midterm Exam | 1 | 10 | 10 | |||
General Exam | 1 | 20 | 20 | |||
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
Total Workload(Hour) | 132 | |||||
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(132/30) | 4 | |||||
ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit. |
Detail Informations of the Course
Course Description
Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
NEWS WRITING TECHNIQUES | GZT2172420 | Fall Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 4 |
Course Program |
Prerequisites Courses | |
Recommended Elective Courses |
Language of Course | Turkish |
Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
Course Type | Required |
Course Coordinator | Prof.Dr. Yusuf ÖZKIR |
Name of Lecturer(s) | Prof.Dr. Yusuf ÖZKIR |
Assistant(s) | |
Aim | The aim of this course is to introduce the methods to be used in gathering and writing news. It is to outline the writing rules, the use of resources in the news and the news values. |
Course Content | This course contains; The meaning and importance of writing techniques,Hard production stages,News concept and news items,Gathering techniques, news sources,Group structure and news language,Haber writing rules,Marking rules and punctuation marks that must be followed in writing,Journalism practices,Police, court news,Magazine news and economic news,Spor news, policy news ,Traffic accidents and ceremony news,Redaction,Final inspection and release. |
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
5.Use words that should not be used in news. | 13, 16, 19, 5, 6, 8, 9 | A, E |
5.1.Use rules and punctuation marks. | 13, 16, 19, 5, 6, 8, 9 | A, E |
1. Use concepts that form the basis of journalism. | 13, 16, 19, 5, 6, 8, 9 | A |
1.1. Explain the basic principles of writing news. | 13, 16, 19, 5, 8, 9 | A, E |
1.2. Remember the definitions of the news. | 13, 16, 19, 5, 8, 9 | A, E |
1.3. Explain how to collect it. | 13, 16, 19, 5, 6, 8, 9 | A, E |
1.4. Detect the resources that you use in the news. | 13, 16, 19, 5, 6, 8, 9 | A, E |
2. Examine news production process and information needed for the publication stage. | 13, 16, 19, 5, 6, 8, 9 | A, E |
2.1. Express the theories used in news production processes. | 13, 16, 19, 5, 6, 8, 9 | A, E |
2.2. Knows how to make an entrance to the news. | 13, 16, 19, 5, 6, 8, 9 | A |
3. Categorize types of news. | 13, 16, 19, 5, 6, 8, 9 | A, E |
3.1. Show the difference between news texts. | 13, 16, 19, 6, 8, 9 | A, E |
3.2. Describe the news structure. | 13, 16, 19, 5, 6, 8, 9 | A, E |
3.3. Exemplify news of action and discourse. | 13, 16, 19, 5, 8, 9 | A, E |
4. Distinguish news writing rules. | 13, 16, 19, 5, 6, 8, 9 | A, E |
4.1. Exemplify the actions used in news writing. | 13, 16, 18, 5, 6, 8, 9 | A, E |
6. Describe the basic features of the writing rules that the public will notice when writing news. | 13, 16, 19, 5, 8, 9 | A, E |
Teaching Methods: | 13: Case Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 18: Micro Teaching Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 5: Cooperative Learning, 6: Experiential Learning, 8: Flipped Classroom Learning, 9: Lecture Method |
Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework |
Course Outline
Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
---|---|---|
1 | The meaning and importance of writing techniques | Tahincioğlu, G. Haber Yazma Teknikleri. Sivil Toplum Kuruluşları İçin Hak Temelli Gazetecilik Kılavuzu, 17. |
2 | Hard production stages | |
3 | News concept and news items | |
4 | Gathering techniques, news sources | |
5 | Group structure and news language | |
6 | Haber writing rules | |
7 | Marking rules and punctuation marks that must be followed in writing | Yüksel, E., Gürcan, H. İ., Keskin Vural, İ., & Birsen, H. (2013). Haber Yazma Teknikleri. Eskişehir: Anadolu Üniversitesi Yayını. |
8 | Journalism practices | |
9 | Police, court news | |
10 | Magazine news and economic news | |
11 | Spor news, policy news | |
12 | Traffic accidents and ceremony news | |
13 | Redaction | |
14 | Final inspection and release |
Resources |
Downloadable course material from www.medipol.edu.tr/ (1) Muhabir, Anadolu AJANASI (2) Girgin, Atilla. Haber Yazmak. Der Yayınları. 3. Baskı. İstanbul, 2005. Ders Notu |
Muhabir, Anadolu Ajansı. Haber Yazma Teknikleri, Prof. Dr. Atilla Girgin. |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
1 | Know the basic concepts of journalism and the basic theories of these disciplines. | X | |||||
2 | Determine facts related to journalism and analyzes these facts from various dimensions. | X | |||||
3 | Use her/his expert knowledge, she takes part in the decision-making mechanisms of businesses, identifies the problems encountered and offers solutions. | X | |||||
4 | Carries out analyzes for institutions and prepares a communication plan in line with the needs of the institutions. | X | |||||
5 | Solve problems that arise in projects related to her field by taking responsibility when necessary. | X | |||||
6 | Take part in a team established for projects related to his/her field, leads the project, plans and manages the events. | X | |||||
7 | Investigate theoretical and factual problems related to the discipline of journalism and sub-disciplines with scientific methods, analyzes the findings and turns them into scientific publications. | X | |||||
8 | Adopt the principle of lifelong learning as its principle. He regularly follows developments, innovations, ideas, methods and techniques in his field and uses them effectively in his own work. | X | |||||
9 | Use Turkish language fluently and accurately in scientific and professional works. | X | |||||
10 | Use new communication technologies effectively in her professional and scientific studies and constantly follows the developments in new communication technologies.(dişil) | X | |||||
11 | Communicates verbally and in writing by using English at least at the European Language Portfolio B1 General Level. | ||||||
12 | Act in a way that adheres to ethical codes in her professional and scientific work.(dişil) | X | |||||
13 | Plan social responsibility activities and takes part in the realization of these activities. | X | |||||
14 | Carry out measurement and evaluation of the communication activities it carries out. | X | |||||
15 | Knowledgeable about occupational health and safety and can use this information when necessary. | X | |||||
16 | It is sensitive to the environment, the universality of social rights and the protection of cultural values. | X | |||||
17 | Use methods and techniques of the discipline of journalism, it carries out various public relations and advertising campaigns in public and private sector organizations. | X |
Assessment Methods
Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
Total | 100 |