Lesson 14: Broadcasting
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Lesson 14: Broadcasting

For my 14th assignment, i dive into the world of broadcasting and write a treatment for a new podcast.

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Lesson 13: More About Markets
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Lesson 13: More About Markets

For my 13th assignment i attempt to tailor my writing for a newspaper or magazine feature.

My choice for this was Boxing News: How the Saudi’s took advantage of a stagnating market to become boxing’s premier destination.

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Lesson 12: Sports Writing - Sport In The News
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Lesson 12: Sports Writing - Sport In The News

For lesson 12, i research and report a lesser covered sporting event. My choice for this was Toby Roberts stunning Olympic qualification in sports climbing.

In the second part of the assignment i write a blog on VAR.

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Lesson 11: Sports Writing - Interviewing
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Lesson 11: Sports Writing - Interviewing

For my 11th assignment, I choose a sports person who i would like to interview and detail how i would research and approach the subject. I also discuss what questions i would ask.

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Lesson 10: Sports Writing - Match Reports
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Lesson 10: Sports Writing - Match Reports

For my 10th assignment, i learn the art writing a match report. My first report is Katerina Johnson-Thompson’s stunning heptathlon gold at the 2023 World Championships. I then outline a Facebook live post match analysis for England V Argentina in the Rugby World Cup

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Lesson 9: Successful Packages
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Lesson 9: Successful Packages

In my 9th assignment I write a feature article that expands on an subject that has been published by a newspaper.

In an era of social media and 24-hour news reels, Luke Richards conducts a roundtable debate into whether the information age is turning ‘legacy fans’ away from the beautiful game.

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Lesson 8: Journalists and the Law
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Lesson 8: Journalists and the Law

For my 8th assignment I was given six scenarios. What are the main legal restrictions imposed on journalists according to British Law?

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Lesson 6: Specialist Writing
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Lesson 6: Specialist Writing

For my sixth assignment I take on the role of a general columnist and book reviewer. I discuss the BBC’s decision to boycott the World Cup opening ceremony and review Michael Lewis’s ‘Moneyball’

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Lesson 5: More About Features
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Lesson 5: More About Features

For my 5th assignment I interview a local individual for a feature article. Rowan Jennings, 45, from Leyton, is a BAFTA award winner as well as British, European and World Champion in Tang Soo Do.

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Lesson 3: What is news?
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Lesson 3: What is news?

For this assignment, I write a match report on a small sports event aimed at a local paper.

West Essex 2-1 Ilford FC, Essex Senior League Premier Division

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Lesson 1: Starting Out In Journalism
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Lesson 1: Starting Out In Journalism

For my first assignment, I discuss my life and what led me to become interested in sports journalism. I also take a trip to the Natural History Museum to report on the Wildlife Photographer Of The Year exhibition.

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