Bacj 245:Freelance Journalism Question Paper
Bacj 245:Freelance Journalism
Course:Communication And Journalism
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2013
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
END OF 2''ND ''TRIMESTER 2013 (DAY) EXAMINATION
FACULTY : EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT : COMMUNICATION AND JOURNALISM
UNIT CODE : BACJ 245
UNIT TITLE : FREELANCE JOURNALISM
TIME : 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS
Answer question one and two other questions
Question One
Imagine that you have interviewed Mr. John Kiriamiti, the author of "My life in Crime" about his experiences as an inmate in Kamiti Prison. Write a Querry Letter to the editor of "Drum" magazine to pitch a feature story on John Kiriamiti’s life in prison. (30 marks)
Question Two
Discuss the "test" for a good story idea. (20 marks)
Question Three
You have decided on a career as a free-lance journalist for foreign news organizations. Describe the steps you would take to become successful. (20 marks)
Question Four
As a free-lance writer, discuss the training steps you would take to specialize in a given area. (20 marks)
Question Five
Describe the practice of market research in freelance journalism. (20 marks)
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