Rather than relying solely on classroom lectures, students of the Faculty of Communication at Van Hien University had the opportunity to apply their knowledge in real-world settings by reporting on events both on and off campus as part of the News Writing and Editing course.
During these field assignments, students directly observed events, gathered information, and followed developments as they unfolded. They also interviewed relevant individuals to obtain information from multiple perspectives. Through these activities, students practiced identifying news values, recognizing the essential elements of a news story, and selecting key information to develop their reports.
A central requirement of the practical assignment was to apply the inverted pyramid structure in news writing, placing the most important information at the beginning, followed by supporting details and additional background information. In addition to writing, students practiced event photography, documented events through on-site images, and submitted photographic evidence of their presence at the reporting locations. These tasks helped students strengthen their initiative, observation skills, information-gathering abilities, and commitment to accuracy and authenticity in journalism.
The practical assignments yielded highly encouraging results. Students demonstrated initiative in approaching events, applying their acquired knowledge, and producing news stories grounded in real-world contexts. The activities not only reinforced their professional knowledge but also familiarized them with journalistic workflows, helping them gradually develop professional thinking and the ability to adapt to a professional media environment.
By integrating hands-on experience into the learning process, the News Writing and Editing course helps bridge the gap between theory and practice. It enables students of the Faculty of Communication to progressively develop their reporting skills and prepare for the demands of the journalism and communications industries in today's evolving media landscape.
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