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Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Feature Writing
Module Code	CM513
School	School of Communications
Online Module Resources
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Edward Holt Semester 2: Steven Knowlton
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

Students are introduced to the methodologies of researching and writing a range of feature articles. They will critically analyse a variety of types of feature, while developing each week their own articles and style.

Learning Outcomes

1. Identify feature formats and theories.
2. Conceptualise and research primary and secondary features for a variety of media.
3. Pitch ideas and meet deadlines.
4. Interview and quote subjects.
5. Structure and write coherent features (including personal experience and information/service features, a profile, reviews and science, technical, aftermath, anniversary and depth series-features).
6. Display an awareness of critical issues in feature writing.

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecture	22	No Description
Independent learning time	70	No Description
Directed learning	12	No Description
Directed learning	12	No Description
Directed learning	12	No Description
Directed learning	12	No Description
Total Workload: 140

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Features.
Theory and hand-books. Research skills. Angles and ideas. Contacts and sources. Types of features. Best practice. critiques. Formats and outlets. Print and online..

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Report (s) (written / oral)	Students final mark is based on the best 5 results out of 6 assignments submitted, together with a written end-of-semester report locating the students experiences within the context of feature theory.	100%	Week 12

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Wheeler, Sharon: 2009, Feature Writing for Journalists, Routledge,
Sumner, D. E. & Miller, H. G.: 2009, Feature and Magazine Writing: Action, Angle and Anecdotes, 2nd, WileyBlackwell,
Featherstone, Susan: 2006, Feature Writing: a Practical Introduction, Sage,
Hennessy, Brendan: 2005, Writing Feature Articles, 4th, Focal Press,
Garrison, Bruce: 1989, Professional Feature Writing, LEA,

Other Resources

776, 0, Various websites, magazines, journals + newspapers,

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Programme or List of Programmes

MAJ

MA in Journalism

MIJS

MA in International Journalism Studies

Timetable this semester: Timetable for CM513

Date of Last Revision

09-MAY-11

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