Honors Journalism
A rigorous introduction to reporting and media in the digital age. Students learn news writing, interviewing, editing, and media ethics while producing real journalism and thinking critically about the role of a free press.
Difficulty
Moderate
Popularity
44%
Past questions
3
Study tips
5
Key Topics
Exam Format & Dates
School-determined (typically semester finals in December and May/June)
Typically 1.5–2 hours per final exam
Percentage / letter grade (A–F)
70% = passing | 90%+ = A
| Section | Duration | Content | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essays & Papers | Coursework | 3–4 analytical essays | 45% |
| Midterm & Final | ~2 hours each | Essay + short answer | 40% |
| Seminar & Participation | Ongoing | Discussion & responses | 15% |
Exam Breakdown & Insights
Difficulty · Challenging
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Study Tips
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Practice writing timed essays regularly; a brilliant essay that is never finished scores poorly.
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Plan before you write: a clear, debatable thesis and 3–4 organized arguments beat unstructured brilliance.
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Read examiner reports and high-scoring sample answers to internalize what top marks look like.
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Ask your teacher what the final exam emphasizes — honors finals are teacher-written, so their priorities matter most.
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Keep organized notes all semester; honors finals are cumulative and cramming rarely works.
Past Exam Questions
Explain what is meant by News Writing & Structure and identify the techniques a writer typically uses to convey it.
Analyse how a writer uses language, structure, and form in relation to Interviewing & Sourcing. Quote specific evidence and explain its effect on the reader.
"A writer's treatment of Editing & Headlines reveals their deeper purpose." Discuss this view, developing a clear argument supported by close textual analysis.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
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Quoting without commenting — evidence only earns marks when it is analyzed.
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Writing without a clear, arguable thesis, so the essay drifts.
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Poor time management that leaves essays unfinished.
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