From Headlines to Hashtags: The Changing Face of Journalism | UCAS

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In this Subject Spotlight, you’ll discover how journalism involves creating and sharing news through various media, including traditional formats like TV, radio, and newspapers, as well as modern platforms like social media, podcasts, and online articles. We’ll delve into the advent of the internet in relation to publishing, and how this has transformed how news is consumed. You’ll learn the structure of a well-crafted news story, including how it should address the 5 Ws (who, what, when, where, why), feature a concise intro, and unfold with context and impactful quotes. You’ll also learn how, with the rise of digital platforms, publishers now compete to deliver news quickly through social media, live blogs, apps, and newsletters, reaching audiences instantly and keeping them engaged.

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About University of Salford

The University of Salford pioneers exceptional industry partnerships, prepares students for life, and has a global community of over 170,000 alumni. Salford is an ambitious, thriving university and there are countless reasons why students choose to study there. Whether it’s the award-winning academics, warm and welcoming campus, state-of-the-art facilities, or fantastic location in the city of Salford with Manchester’s vibrant city centre on the doorstep. Whatever the reason for joining, students become part of a community with access to the support and opportunities they need to achieve their ambitions.

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Rachel Howarth

Rachel Howarth is a lecturer of journalism at the University of Salford. Working as a journalist with more than 10 years experience, Rachel has been in a number of different roles. Rachel started her journalism career as a freelance writer before taking a position as a trainee reporter and working as a full-time journalist alongside studying for her senior journalism qualifications. Following this she moved into a news editor role where she managed teams of journalists working on news across online and social media platforms. She has worked on local, regional and national titles and is still a working journalist alongside her lecturing roles. As a lecturer of journalism, Rachel works on a broad spectrum of modules, teaching skills ranging from the basics of journalism - story sourcing, newswriting and journalism ethics, to more specific subjects such as media campaigns, audience analytics and data journalism and visualisation.

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