Unit Award Scheme

114530 CITIZEN JOURNALISM (UNIT 1)

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have		Evidence needed
shown knowledge of
1	what constitutes a relevant contemporary news story, and how to assess different approaches to it	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
2	the changing role of journalists and citizen journalists	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
demonstrated the ability to
3	identify at least three potential news stories within the local community	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
4	identify at least three sources of information on these stories	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
5	mind map how one of the potential news stories will be covered, including interviewing at least one source	Student completed work
shown knowledge of
6	at least three techniques for fact-checking news stories online	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
7	at least two pros and two cons of presenting both sides in an argument or news story equally at all times.	Summary sheet and/or student completed work

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 9 December 2020Level - Level One