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Class Participation and Attendance - 100 points
Attendance and participation points will be awarded throughout the
semester. It is your responsibility to attend class and participate in class
discussions. Lecture is only one way to learn the course content, much deeper
learning and understanding will come from class discussion. Your participation
is important to the overall classroom culture and depth.
Assignment #1: 100 points, October 12, 2004, Media Analysis
Topics related to agriculture are
covered by many media sources. Agricultural communicators must keep current with
how issues are being covered by other media sources. Each student must find
three sources of media coverage by popular press (radio, tv, news, magazines, e-zines)
media, not agricultural publications or media of a current (within the last 3
years) agricultural topic. Evaluate how the topic was covered in a 500-word
essay. The evaluation should discuss
1.
the number and types of sources used for information,
2.
the balance or lack thereof in the story,
3.
what images, if any, were associated with the story,
4.
where was the story placed in the medium.
5.
how might this story be different in an agricultural media, and
6.
how the story could be improved.
Assignment #2: 100 points, November 30, 2004,
Evaluation Form,
Example Job Description
- Choose a specific entry-level position or internship in agricultural communications or agricultural
journalism with a specific company or organization. (i.e. Angus
Journal graphic designer, marketing communications director for Valent USA
Corporation, 4-H and Youth Development Extension Specialist for Tarrant
County, Assistant Editor for Quarter Horse Journal).
- Gather information about the specific qualifications and
responsibilities of this position.
- Develop or find a 1-2 page job description that includes the responsibilities of
the position, skills needed, education and experience required, location of
the position and a description of the administrative hierarchy (to whom or
what position will this person report, who reports to this position).
- Apply for the position
- Develop a one page invited cover
letter addressed to the instructor that explains why you should be hired
for this job.
- Develop a one page résumé highlighting
your experience and educational background relevant to the position for which
you are applying.
- Staple these items together and turn them in to the teaching assistant. You
do NOT need to print your résumé and cover letter on professional paper.
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Exams
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Exam #1: 50 points, September 21, 2004
25 multiple-choice questions covering material from first five lectures. There
will be five questions from each lecture.Exam #2: 200 points, October 28,
2004
Exam #3: 200 points, November 30, 2004
Final Exam: 250 points, Wednesday, December 15, 2004 8-10 a.m. |
| Instructional Evaluation
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All written assignments will be evaluated
on the basis of grammar, spelling, and punctuation in addition to clarity,
logical development of argument or reasoning, and professionalism. Each
assignment has an individual evaluation form based upon specific expectations.
| Assignment #1 Evaluation Form |
100 points, Due October 12 |
| Assignment #2 Evaluation Form |
100 points, Due November 30 |
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