This document provides an overview of the course "Desktop Publishing". The course includes learning about the fundamentals of journalism like the 5 W's, interviewing techniques, and journalistic writing style. Students will also learn graphic design principles, how to use Microsoft Publisher, note taking, and how to work collaboratively in groups. The course is divided into 3 units that include identifying media styles, learning interview techniques and Publisher, and designing and producing a newsletter. Students will participate in a group project to produce a 2-4 page newsletter on current events at their school.

2. Interviewing techniques,

3. Journalistic writing style,

4. Proof reading, editing, revising, & publication of news articles,

5. Graphic design principles,

6. Mastery of Microsoft “Publisher”

7. Note taking principles and methods

8. Group participation & cooperation.

9. Independent internet research,

10. Selected readings,

13. Class discussions,

14. Peer & teacher feedback & critique,

15. Teacher, self, and peer evaluations.

16. Collaborative pairs or learning groups,

17. Class discussions, question & answer sessions,

18. Writing exercises,

19. Note taking practice

20. Participate as a member of a group in all activities related to the ultimate production of a 2 to 4 page newsletter describing the current events in Wahiawa Middle SchoolLearned through these UNITS Identifying the 5 W’s of journalism, interpreting & re-writing a published news article. Bringing newsletter together, critiquing & revisions. Unit 1 Identifying Media Styles, Elements, and Biases Unit 3 Fundamentals of Microsoft Publisher & Newsletter Creation Interview Techniques, Note Taking, Conduct an Interview Publisher practice, news and graphics reporting & acquisition Unit 2 Newsletter Design, Layout, & Production Roles Writing and revising student interview Choosing pictures to illustrate interview. Peer review. M. S. Publisher, Camera, & Photoshop basics Divide into teams Identify roles, obligations, & responsibilities. Rough draft of design & layout Brainstorm newsletter topics and articles.