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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 1ST 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 others.

Question one
You want to write a human interest feature on Martha Karua’s experience on the campaign trail while campaigning for the presidency of Kenya. Write a "Query letter" to the editor of the Sunday Nation pitching the idea for the feature. (30 marks)

Question Two
What is a good story idea? Set out the criteria for testing a good story idea. (20 marks)

Question Three
You want to be freelance journalist writing for local and overseas media. Set out the strategy that you would use to achieve your aims. (20 marks)

Question Four
Most successful freelance journalists specialize, select an area of specialization and give reasons why you would want to specialize in it. What steps would you take to make the specialization a reality? (20 marks)

Question Five
"Touching base" with your editor always recommended. Explain and elaborate on this practice. (20 marks)

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