1 Demonstrate a working knowledge of journalism, its role - and the journalists rolein society/our Democracy
2 Analyze and apply critical thinking to the news
3 Demonstrate working knowledge of news gathering, and elements of a news story
4 Apply Associated Press style, illustrate improvement in grammar and concise writing
5 Compare and contrast news delivery through various media platforms
6 Demonstrate the importance of reliable sources, fact-checking, and media literacy
7 Integrate the Society of Professional Journalisms Code of Ethics tenets