Lesson 15: Going It Alone.
For my final assignment, i write an action plan for the next twelve months
Lesson 14: Broadcasting
For my 14th assignment, i dive into the world of broadcasting and write a treatment for a new podcast.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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?
Lesson 7: Directing Your Writing
For my 7th assignment, I explore potential publications and stories for my writing.
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’
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.
Lesson 4: Writing Features
For my fourth assignment, I analyse two feature articles from a local and national newspaper
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
Lesson 2: Readers and Markets
For this assignment, I research potential markets for my writing. I also rewrite a report for a local newspaper.
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.