HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS (AS OF 2/1/07)

DAILY ASSIGNMENTS

I. Study Chapter 2 notes and outline. Read the outline, add supplemental notes, create study note cards.

NOTE: We may hold a review session before the test...but don't count on it. During our study of Chapter 2 we will refer to the concepts and vocabulary regularly. You must rely on your individual study, as well as any in-class discussion for your progression of the understanding of the chapter.

OTE: Don't forget to review the Chapter 1 notes for the Term/Session Exam on 2/2/07.

II. Study chapter vocabulary. In addition, students should prepare to work on additional in-class vocabulary assignments by reviewing words nightly. For test/quiz dates see calendar in class or upcoming dates post. To prepare for the in-class study and tests/quizzes, students are encouraged to create 3x5 study cards. STANDARD [JV1]

III. Bring Materials/Supplies to class; this includes textbooks, paper, pens, notebooks, writing journals, etc. (NO EXCEPTIONS)

IV. You should conduct a nightly/daily review of the course orientation notes. You will be expected to have adequate mastery and knowledge of all course policies and procedures.

V. You should conduct a nightly/daily review of the course standards. You will be expected to have adequate mastery and knowledge of all course standards.

VI. READ/WATCH THE NEWS!!! Immerse yourself in the power of current events....remember, today's current event is tomorrow's history. (-Mr. K 1/26/07)

TONIGHT'S ASSIGNMENTS

I. Obtain one (1) recent news article. This article must be recent (i.e. no older than 5 days). It must be clipped...PLEASE DO THIS BEFORE CLASS; WHOLE PAGES WILL NOT RECEIVE CREDIT. DUE NEXT CLASS MEETING

II. Study for the Term/Session Examination

Please review the following:

JOURNALISM I TERM/SESSION EXAM (AT A GLANCE)

A. 100 possible questions (Chapters 1, 2, and Current Events)
B. Questions will be multiple choice, matching, and true/false
C. There may be a bonus question

In preparation for the exam, please study /review the following:

Chapter 1 (Looking Back: The History of American Media)

1. Chapter topics (see outline and notes)
2. Vocabulary Terms:

sedition
libel
partisan press
penny press
yellow journalism
muckraking
global village
censorship
FCC
wire service
shock jock
computer assisted reporting

Chapter 2 (Meeting Ethical and Legal Responsibilities)

1. Chapter topics (see outline and notes)
2. Analysis of Various Ethical Case Studies
3. Vocabulary Terms:

ethics
credibility
objectivity
slander
invasion of privacy
privileged statements
fair comment
Forum Theory
composite characters
right of reply
plagiarism
prior restraint
shield laws
Sunshine Laws