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The Journalism Experience

ENGL 218
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Viterbo University
Viterbo University
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States
Jacqueline Herbers She / Her
Associate Professor of English
(1)
1
Timeline
  • January 29, 2024
    Experience start
  • April 27, 2024
    Experience end
Experience
1/1 project matches
Dates set by experience
Preferred companies
Anywhere
Any company type
Any industries
Categories
Communications Creative writing Copy writing Media
Skills
editing journalism content creation
Learner goals and capabilities

Welcome to Viterbo University's Journalism Experience, where innovation and storytelling converge.


In this practicum experience, students will immerse themselves in various facets of journalism, honing their skills in writing and editing hard news, features, sports reports, arts and culture reviews, and more. Alongside journalistic prowess, they will cultivate professional communication, collaboration, and community outreach abilities, preparing them for a dynamic media landscape.


The Project:

We're seeking collaborations with small, local businesses or organizations aligned with our students' journalistic growth. Whether you're an ecommerce venture seeking visibility, a grassroots nonprofit striving for community engagement, or a neighborhood establishment with a unique story, our students are eager to amplify your voice through compelling storytelling.

Learners
Undergraduate
Any level
4 learners
Project
20 hours per learner
Educators assign learners to projects
Individual projects
Expected outcomes and deliverables

Deliverables are negotiable, and will seek to align the needs of the learners and the organization. 


Some final project deliverables might include: 

  1. A 10-15 minute presentation on key findings and recommendations
  2. A detailed report including their research, analysis, insights and recommendations
  3. An article in a format fitting the project, which could include features, blogs, etc.
Project timeline
  • January 29, 2024
    Experience start
  • April 27, 2024
    Experience end
Project Examples

Learners will work with your company to identify your needs and provide actionable recommendations, based on their in-depth research and analysis.


Project activities that learners can complete may include, but are not limited to: 

  • Creating and editing content for papers, newsletters, blogs, and other media


Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience:

Be available for a quick phone/virtual call with the instructor to initiate your relationship and confirm your scope is an appropriate fit for the experience.

Provide a dedicated contact person who is available for weekly/bi-weekly drop-ins to address learners’ questions as well as periodic messages over the duration of the project.

Provide an opportunity for learners to present their work and receive feedback.

Provide relevant information and/or data as needed for the project.

How is your project relevant to the experience?