Freelance Journalism (Bacj 245) Question Paper
Freelance Journalism (Bacj 245)
Course:Communication And Journalism
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2011
FACULTY : EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT : COMMUNICATION & JOURNALISM
TIME : 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS Answer Question ONE and any Other TWO Questions
Question 1
a) Identify and explain five reasons why media houses find it tenable to recruit freelance journalists instead of permanent staff. (10marks)
b) Discuss how a fresh college graduate can start working successfully as a freelance journalist. (10marks)
c) Write short notes on the following:
i) Casualisation (5marks)
ii) News sources (5marks)
Question 2
Illustrate five qualities which each of the following organizations will need in a journalist before the person is contracted to work for them.
a) International media (10marks)
b) National media houses (10marks)
Question 3
“Over and above the qualities and academic qualifications needed by prospective journalists a freelancer must have unique qualities for him or her to be successful”. Discuss the validity of this statement. (20marks)
Question 4
Explain the meaning of the following as used in journalism.
a) Feature (10marks)
b) Newsfeature (10marks)
Question 5
Discuss the role of the following in freelance journalism:
a) Self-censorship (10marks)
b) Media law (5marks)
c) Media ethics (5marks)
Question 6
Identify any five important news sources for a successful freelance journalist, and justify your choice. (20marks)
Question 7
Give five major challenges foreign correspondents face when working for the international media. (20marks)
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