Learning Outcomes

History of Journalism

Principles of Journalism

Lesson Summary

In this module you will learn about journalism, you will explore the history of journalism, as well as important principles, or ideas, that make good journalism possible.

How Journalists Decide on a Topic

Pitching a Story

Gathering Sources

Reporting Sources

In this module, you will learn how journalists research their stories and interview their sources.

How to Begin an Article

The Style of Print Media

Editing

In this module, you will learn about how to write briefly and with emphasis, create a lead that makes the audience want to read more, and effectively edit and proofread article drafts. At the end of the unit, you will create a lead and write an article based on that lead.

How Broadcast Journalism Differs from Print

TV News Today

In this module, you will learn about broadcasting the news, speaking skills for delivering the news, learn how to write a script and read a news report for people to listen to.

Origins of Digital Media

Impact on Traditional Media

Challenges Facing Digital Media

In this module, you will learn about how journalism is changing fast because of digital technologies.

English for Journalism - Course Assessment

Learn English language skills for careers related to journalism with this free online course.

English for Journalism

This free online course on English for Journalism will teach you the history and principles of journalism. You will learn about how print and digital media are researched, written and consumed through authentic readings and video lectures as well as about how you can expand your vocabulary and enhance your ability to read, research, and develop local and global news stories in the English language.

2U/edX Implements Another Round of Layoffs Amid Ongoing Financial Struggles

200+ Cursos Online da FGV com Certificado Gratuito

9 Best Cinema 4D Courses for 2025: Navigating the 3D Universe

Learn Something New: 100 Most Popular Courses For December

Harvard Launches Two New Free Certificate Courses

Learn English as a Second Language (ESL) with Hundreds of Courses & Sites

SEO Content Strategy Demystified: Coursera, MasterClass, and edX

FutureLearn’s 2021: Year in Review

How GenAI Costs Sank Duolingo’s Stock 20% (A Non-AI Generated Analysis)

Coursera 10-K Highlights: Lower Partner Revenue Share, 1k+ Employees

A Decade of MOOCs: A Review of MOOC Stats and Trends in 2021

BloomTech’s Downfall: A Long Time Coming

Learn Something New: 100 Most Popular Courses For November

Chasing 100M Daily Users, Duolingo Reconsiders Ads, Paying Influencers, and Its Most Expensive Plan

Miro Acquires Reforge: This Is Not an Edtech Deal

The Series Finale of Online Education: Coursera Acquires Udemy